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
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…
Former Muslim, now ordained Presbyterian, to lead local services
Community, Organizations
Rev. Mansour Khajehpour's story of leaving his former Muslim faith to come to Christ is very compelling. I have tried to get him to New Albany now for a long time.
The New Albany ARP Presbyterian Church will have him as the Special Services…
Reserve seating now for UCDA’s B2B Luncheon, September 21st
Community, OrganizationsThe next installment of our B2B Luncheon Series, sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017, in the Magnolia Room of the Magnolia Civic Center.
The program, provided by Mr. Alan Greer…
2017 Patriot Day Service honors fallen, those who serve
Community, OrganizationsSince 2001, Sept. 11 has been known as Patriot Day, designated first by Congress and President George W. Bush, then by President Barack Obama, and now by President Donald Trump. It was initially celebrated to honor and remember the people who…
Faulkner book to be topic of Luncheon with Books
Community, OrganizationsAs an event of the William Faulkner Literary Fest, Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Tuesday, September 19, Faulkner's book Big Woods will be the topic.
Dr. Kate Stewart, English Professor at the University of…
Tallahatchie River Players to present “Anne of Green Gables”
Community, OrganizationsOn August 24th & 26th, 2017 at 7pm on the Cine' Theater stage, located in the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany, TRP presents the timeless classic "Anne of Green Gables", Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama service,…
Eudora Welty was focus of August Museum Moments
Community, OrganizationsAbout 50 people enjoyed a program about Eudora Welty at the August Museum Moments Thursday in the auditorium of the Union County Heritage Museum on Cleveland Street.
Dr. Elizabeth Crews, a faculty member at Blue Mountain College, was the…
Local museum will hold solar eclipse viewing event
Community, Organizations
A Solar Eclipse Viewing Event will be held at the Union County Heritage Museum on August 21 from 11:56 until the eclipse ends. New Albany will have 93 % coverage.
Free viewing glasses. Bring your lunch and lawn chair and come…
Local scouts, leaders tour DC and attend National Jamboree
Community, OrganizationsYocona and Chickasaw Councils' Troop 4345 and Venture Crew 5264 contingent attended the 2017 Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, held at Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve in WV on July 19-28.
They were lead by Dale Hayes- scoutmaster,…
Eudora Welty work to be the topic of August Museum Moments
Community, Organizations"Serious Daring" Mississippi and Beyond, by Eudora Welty, is the topic of the August Museum Moments on Thursday, August 17, 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Dr. Elizabeth Crews, Ph.D., Blue Mountain College teacher and Welty…
Mary Ann Connell to review her memoir at Luncheon with Books
Community, OrganizationsMary Ann Connell will review her memoir An Unforseen Life at Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany on Tuesday, August 15.
A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM.
Connell was among the first…
Several horses seized and relocated, local man arrested
OrganizationsUnion County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that his deputies seized several horses Wednesday, July 26, from a location in eastern Union County. Edwards said his officers, acting on a court order, seized the animals. Michael Dancy, age 52, of the…
Paul, Tester, and Kelly introduce plan to reduce red tape for farmers
Community, OrganizationsFrom the office of U.S. Representative Trent Kelly:
WASHINGTON - On July 19th, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), and U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), introduced the Paperwork Reduction for Farmers Act…