Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week.
“I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property.
The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event.
Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done.
Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14.
The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions.
Patterned…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...”
--The Doxology
There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…
Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair
HappeningsThe New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13.
This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…
New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote
LeisureNEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards.
What…
NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31
Schools
Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School!
The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us.
The My School Color Run will feature…
NAHS ACT 30+ Club has a new member
SchoolsCongratulations to Zoie White, who joined the New Albany High School's ACT 30+ Club in February of 2022.
Culinary Arts instructor, Anita Alef receives a MS Restaurant Association grant
SchoolsNew Albany Career & Technical Center Culinary Arts instructor, Anita Alef, received a grant from the MS Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
NAMS Student Government met with NAHS principal February 15
SchoolsNAMS Student Government met with NAHS principal to ask about scholastic and extracurricular activities available at the high school.
NAES fifth graders participate in national Valentine Exchange
SchoolsAmanda Harrison's fifth grade class at NAES exchanged valentines with schools across the United States.
Career & Technical students win at district HOSA competition
SchoolsCongratulations to the four New Albany Career & Technical students who won at the HOSA District Competition 2022.
Girl Scout Gold Award project benefits dyslexia training.
SchoolsNAHS Senior Katie Evans' Girl Scout project provided funding for dyslexia training.
New Albany Elementary School’s January 2022 Employees of the Month
SchoolsCongratulations to the January 2022 Employees of the Month at New Albany Elementary School.
New Albany Career & Technical students earn wins at district HOSA event
SchoolsCongratulations to the four New Albany Career & Technical Center students who achieved wins at the recent 2022 District HOSA event.
New Albany Career & Tech School FBLA District Conference Winners 2022
SchoolsCongratulations to Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Advisor Alison Moore and all of her students for their performance at the 2022 District Leadership Conference.
NAMS spellers excel at the Union County Spelling Bee
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Middle School spellers who took the top positions at the Union County Spelling Bee!
New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for January 2022
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Elementary School's January 2022 Citizens of the Month.
Career & Technical students achieve 100% on National Certification exam
Featured News, SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical students who earned perfect scores on their National Certification Exam, and also to their instructor, Mrs. April Voyles.