Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
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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
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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…
Area schools to require masks for students and teachers starting Friday, Aug. 20
SchoolsBoth New Albany and Union County schools will require masks for teachers and students starting Friday, Aug. 20.
NAMS teacher named to Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council
SchoolsCongratulations to Jacqueline Shirley upon her recent appointment to Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC).
City school board interviewing architectural firms for possible construction
SchoolsTrustees had not adopted a specific plan, apparently, but might build on a design created before the pandemic.
City schools will get more money but no tax increase needed
SchoolsThe increase will amount to about $300,000 more for the district.
County schools to focus on promoting ideal core values
SchoolsCounty schools are returning to all in-person classes with no mask requirements.
New Albany back-to-school plan includes in-person classes, no masks
SchoolsSome pandemic practices concerning sanitation, spacing and screening will be retained.
New Albany Elementary gets its own bike sculpture thanks to Principal Gwynn Russell
SchoolsSappington's work has appeared at the county library, local businesses and for Tupelo projects.
Former Union County officer Anderson promoted to NEMCC Police Chief
Featured News, SchoolsAnderson was a standout player when he attended the school and also has served with the Union County Sheriff's Department.
Union Countians participate in NEMCC baseball/softball camp
SchoolsThe three-day camp, which was held from June 7-9, was open to any boy or girl in the first-through-sixth grades.
NEMCC launches ‘Northeast Promise’ zero-dollar scholarship program
SchoolsFor now, the program is only available to career and technical students.
NA fall school plan calls for return to normal routines
Featured News, SchoolsThe school board also heard from architect Gary Bailey concerning plans for new high school construction using the present buildings.
Lee of New Albany awarded degree from University of Alabama
SchoolsUA awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2.