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…
Riverfest Hoopfest entry deadline drawing near
HappeningsThe Tallahatchie Riverfest Committee is excited to announce that Perkins Dental of New Albany is sponsoring the 2018 HOOPFEST!
The event will take place on Saturday, September 29th on Camp Street, alongside the Union County Courthouse, beginning…
Classic American cars to cruise New Albany Friday evening
HappeningsIf the sound of purring engines and shiny chrome gets your heart racing, then Friday’s “Nifty 50s/60s Night” in historic, downtown New Albany is the place to be.
“The event idea was pitched to us a few weeks ago by local farmers’…
Biscuits & Jam Market fans ignore the chance of rain
HappeningsVisitors to this week's Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market had to dodge threatened rain yesterday (August 16th). They persevered, though, and were rewarded with weather a little cooler than at some previous markets.
Biscuits & Jam changed…
Pedaling for Hope bike ride to be August 18
HappeningsThe second annual Pedaling for Hope bike ride will be Saturday, August 18, 2018.
Registration will start at 7AM at the Trailhead in New Albany at 100 E. Bankhead Street with the race beginning at 8:00 AM. This is a partnership between New…
Cool: Michael Brose Trio at Biscuits & Jam Market
HappeningsJazz lovers got a rare treat at the Biscuits & Jam Farmer's Market in downtown New Albany, Thursday afternoon, August 2.
The Michael Brose Trio played jazz standards while people shopped for tomatoes and cucumbers. More people than usual…
Bluesman Kenny Brown at Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market
HappeningsFew of the people in New Albany Thursday evening for the Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market realized they were being entertained by a significant Mississippi musician.
Bluesman Kenny Brown sang his songs and played his electric guitar…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market opens its 2018 season
HappeningsNew Albany's Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market opened its 2018 season today. The Market, located in downtown New Albany on the banks of the Tallahatchie River, has changed its days of operation. The market will be open on Thursdays, from 4:00…
New Albany elementary students perform third Carnegie Link-Up with symphony
HappeningsMore than seven hundred third, fourth and fifth grade students from New Albany Elementary School played music Friday, April 20, with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
It was the third Carnegie Link-Up program for local students, who…
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church youth present the Way of the Cross
HappeningsThe youth of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of New Albany presented the Way of the Cross (El ViaCrusis) in downtown New Albany on Sunday March 25. The reenactment of the crucifixion of Christ was presented in both Spanish and English…
MS Museum of Art quilt exhibit opens Thursday in New Albany
HappeningsUnion County Heritage Museum is hosting a quilt exhibit, one of 12 statewide exhibits, as part of Art Across Mississippi: Twelve Exhibitions, Twelve Communities, the Mississippi Museum of Art’s statewide bicentennial initiative.
Voices…
New Albany Elementary School presents Powwow program
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Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School presented a Powwow program on Thursday, November 16.
Kindergarten students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang "The Indians are Creeping", "Hurray, It's…
Santa arrives in New Albany, will make other appearances
HappeningsSanta arrived in New Albany on Monday, November 27th. This year, though he arrived as usual, amidst the traditional Christmas Parade, he did not choose his traditional sleigh and reindeer. Perhaps going for more eco-friendly transportation,…