Archived, searchable news centered upon local city and county government actions, political events, elections, political organizations, elected officials, etc. that affect the local community. May also include national news or initiatives that affect our local communities.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

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…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, 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,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle 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…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work 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…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members 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…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, 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…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“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

The 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

NEW 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

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…
Candidates get a look at New Albany Board chamber's new look

More candidates file for city election, salaries given/UPDATED 1-19

UPDATED 1-19-2017: New Albany, MS- Three additional candidates have qualified for New Albany's Municipal election, to be held Tuesday May 2nd. Amy Livingston qualified as a Republican candidate for the Ward 1 seat. Catania Spears…
Union County Supervisors

County supervisors elect  president, vice-president 

New Albany, MS- During its first meeting of the year 2017, the Union County Board of Supervisors elected new officers for the coming year. The action was consistent with a policy the newly elected board announced during its first meeting…

City Board of Aldermen Meeting Official Minutes, November 1, 2016

Click links below to see the complete PDF files (as supplied by the City Clerk) of  the November 1, 2016, New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting: (Readers may need to rotate files in order to read them.)   Minutes, pages 1-20: SKM_C284e16111709250   Minutes,…

Code enforcement is all about community Life Safety

Building Codes…Code Enforcement…What’s the Purpose…What’s the Importance? Such a common question, such a common concern, such a common topic of sometimes heated discussions.  Let me sum it all up with one statement: “OAKLAND…

Representative Trent Kelly Newsletter

December 2, 2016 Dear Friend, It is vital our military service members are able to prepare for and respond to any threat against our great nation. They must have the tools they need to strengthen our defense capabilities which keeps our…

County Supervisors handle routine matters, discuss logging issue

New Albany, MS- The Union County Board of Supervisors met for less than 30 minutes, Monday, Dec. 5, its first meeting of the month. The board conducted routine business including paying the bills, approval of the road department work schedule,…

Board of Aldermen minutes, October 2016 meetings

Complete minutes of New Albany Board of Aldermen  Meeting : October 4, 2016: (pages 1-11) (Click to read PDF file as provided by City of New Albany--may need to rotate view) Aldermen Oct. 4, 2016 skm_c284e16120109010   Complete…

MS Supreme Court runoff election produces light local turnout

New Albany, MS- Desoto County Circuit Judge Bobby Chamberlin trounced Columbus attorney John Brady in the November 29th runoff race for the Northern District seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Compete unofficial results showed Chamberlin…

Box culvert, other work on Main Street nears completion

Workers are nearly finished with the  project to put a large capacity box culvert under Main Street where the Tanglefoot Trail bridge crosses Main. Excavation work for the new culvert started in October. The actual installation of the…

Run-off election to be held for MS Supreme Court

New Albany, MS- Union County Circuit Court Clerk Phyllis Stanford reminds voters that there will be a run-off election on Tuesday, November 29th. If you thought we were finished with elections for this year, you were wrong. Hopefully, it…

Union County exercises its right to vote/FINAL UPDATE 9:50PM

New Albany, MS- Updated 10:00 PM 11-812016 Pinedale, MS, November 8, 2016 The poll workers at Pinedale on election day 2016 couldn't remember the last time a news reporter had visited their community in the southwestern corner of Union County. Voting…

Circuit clerks ready for election

New Albany, MS- Election officials in all 82 Mississippi counties were finishing preparations today for the 2016 general election to be held tomorrow, Nov. 8th. The Union County Election Commission and Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford…