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…
Automobile accident fatal to one child and one adult Monday in Union County
General NewsLocal emergency services personnel responded to an automobile accident this evening, February 21, that resulted in two fatalities.
Work continues on the BNSF Snyder Street underpass
General NewsBNSF is taking advantage of good weather to continue the Snyder St. Bridge underpass improvements.
Union County and New Albany fire fighters kept busy Tuesday
Featured News, General NewsLocal fire departments fought fires all over the county on Tuesday, February 16, and are encouraging everyone to remember that dry conditions and gusty winds can quickly create problems.
Construction fire at Snyder St. railroad underpass quickly extinguished
Featured News, General NewsBNSF workers and New Albany firemen quickly extinguished a fire involving some of the old creosote support beams of the Snyder St. railroad underpass, where a repair project is currently underway.
Local School Districts to Celebrate School Board Member Recognition Week
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New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 13-19, for their leadership and service to local school…
Work finally underway to rebuild the Snyder Street railroad bridge
Featured News, General NewsBNSF is currently making improvements on the Snyder St. underpass, which is temporarily closed in downtown New Albany, MS. Some are fascinated by the work itself; others grumble that the road under the railroad is closed.
Descendants of B. F. Ford unveil state historical marker at school named for him
Featured News, General NewsDescendants of BF Ford unveil marker at BF Ford School in New Albany MS. A museum exhibit on Union Co. African-American schooling prior to desegregation opens Friday, February 11, 2022.
Lee County Sheriff’s officers arrest 14-year old for making threat of violent act at an unspecified north Mississippi school.
Featured News, General NewsFourteen year old arrested after federal cell phone surveillance intercepted a suspected threat of violence at a school.
Union County and New Albany school officials visit State Capitol
General NewsLocal city and county school officials visited the Capitol and met with two former New Albany High School graduates.
New Albany Career & Technical Education students received honors at two regional competitions
Featured News, General NewsCongratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Education Center students who won at regional competitions and advance to the SkillsUSA and the Technology Student Association (TSA) State level competitions.
Billy Joe McAllister did not jump from this Tallahatchie Bridge
Featured News, General NewsAs will happen with word-of-mouth and social media, reports of a man jumping from New Albany's Tallahatchie River bridge were greatly exaggerated.
Missing Union County man’s body found early Monday evening
Featured News, General NewsA missing Union County man's body has been located near his automobile, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.