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…
Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion for the quarter
Featured News, Health & WellnessCongratulations to Anna Rasberry, R.N., recently named Baptist's Service First Champion.
Seemingly unconnected events, past and present, create hazards for city crews
Featured News, General NewsCity crews were called out early Sunday morning due to newly failed power equipment and a previously damaged gas line.
BNA Bank Announces Promotions
Economy, Featured NewsBNA Bank's Board of Directors announces the promotion of seven employees.
Ballet Magnificat! performed “Hiding Place” at the Magnolia Theater
Featured News, HappeningsBallet Magnificat! performed The Hiding Place, inspired by the true story of the ten Boom family.
Rep. Kelly announces Mooreville’s Tommy Towery’s U.S.A.F. Academy appointment
Featured News, PeopleRepresentative Trent Kelly announces appointment of Tommy Towery to U.S.A.F. Academy.
Mayor Tim Kent proclaims Autism Awareness Day
Featured News, Health & WellnessMayor Tim Kent proclaims April 1st as Autism Awareness Day in New Albany.
Deadly storms brought damages, power outages to Union County, but no serious injuries
Featured News, General NewsThere were damages and power problems to be reckoned with, but Union County weathered Friday's storms with no deaths or serious injuries.
UPDATED:Widespread damage from storm in New Albany, no reports of injuries thus far
Featured News, General NewsStrong local thunderstorms leave widespread damage and power failures in New Albany area.
Sam Creekmore’s “transformative” mental health bill passes both houses of the legislature unanimously
Featured News, Government & PoliticsRep. Sam Creekmore, IV, has authored a "transformative" bill on mental health intervention and treatment.
2023 NAMS spring art exhibit coming to the museum
Featured News, SchoolsThe New Albany Middle School Spring Art Exhibit will open March 27, 2023, at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Union County board dealt with short agenda March 6th
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe Union County Board of Supervisors' March 6 meeting dealt with a short agenda of routine county business.
“Life is tough. It’s even tougher if you’re stupid.”
Featured News, General NewsTwo felons kept law officers in five counties busy. But, they're in the jailhouse now.