
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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
Schools
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…

New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reminds the community about Older Adult Fire and Fall Prevention.
Featured News, OrganizationsNAFD Chief Whiteside announces appointment of a position dedicated to community risk reduction

Over 100 guests enjoyed New Albany Garden Club’s May Day Tea
Featured News, OrganizationsNew Albany Garden Club celebrated Spring with a May Day Tea

New Albany Garden Club has worked to ‘Preserve, Protect, Plant’ for nearly 50 years
Featured News, OrganizationsFor nearly 50 years, New Albany Garden Club members have participated in a variety of activities to benefit New Albany. The clubs motto is 'Preserve, Protect, Plant".

Main Street’s popular Holiday Open House will kick off the holiday events in New Albany
OrganizationsNew Albany Main Street Association and its Community Partners will kick off holiday events with the annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Second annual ThunderPaws Poker Run to be September 24
OrganizationsSecond Annual ThunderPaws event will be September 24, and will provide fun for the participants and funds for the Union County Humane Society to benefit local animals.

Main Street Association’s July Shop the Block – a hot ticket
OrganizationsThe Main Street Association held its July Shop the Block event on Thursday July 28, on behalf of Helping Hands of New Albany.

Betty King receives beautification recognition
Featured News, OrganizationsCongratulations to Betty King. With a big assist from her granddaughters, she has won this quarter's Beautification Award for her lovely lawn.

UC Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 14
OrganizationsUnion County Master Gardeners will hold their popular plant sale on May 14, 2022. The museum will host the sale.

New Albany Main Street Gets Ready for Spring
Featured News, OrganizationsNew Albany Main Street and its partners are hosting a Spring Open House and a Spring Gala. The free Open House will have traditional Easter activities (Parade, Egg Hunt, EasterBunny, etc). The Gala will have live music, food and requires tickets.

About 75 volunteers worked in Great American Clean-Up Saturday, March 26, in New Albany
Featured News, OrganizationsMother Nature graciously provided a beautiful day for about 75 Great American Clean-Up Day volunteers to do their part in cleaning areas of New Albany. This is an annual event in many communities across the nation.

New Albany Garden Club’s fall season and winter plans
OrganizationsNew Albany Garden Club has had an active 2021 season and looks forward to their plans for 2022.

American Legion Post 72 recognizes members’ service and installs new officers
OrganizationsAmerican Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey Post 72 recognizes members' years of service and installs incoming officers.