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…
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.
Book chosen for Community Read is “Promise” about the Tupelo Tornado of ‘36
OrganizationsGuest speaker for the annual William Faulkner Literary Fest Luncheon will be Minrose Gwin, author of "Promise," which recounts the devastating Tupelo Tornado of 1936 and is the chosen Community Read for the Literary Fest.
Local school districts to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Week
OrganizationsNew Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 8-12, for their leadership and service to local school boards and communities.
“This…
Community Development planning annual spring city cleanup for March
OrganizationsIt may not feel like it now, but Spring is just around the corner and with it will come New Albany/Union County’s Spring Cleanup event.
On Saturday, March 20, Main Street is calling for volunteers to meet at the Union County Heritage Museum…
New Century Club elects officers
OrganizationsThe New Century Club has elected officers for the 2020-2021 year. They are, from left, reporter Linda Everett, historian Grace Provence, president Martha Frances Monroe, vice-president Jill Smith and secretary-treasurer Carol Riddell. Not present…
New Albany Main Street Association wins state award
OrganizationsThe New Albany Main Street Association was among award winners at the annual presentation.
New Albany won in conjunction with the Ripley program for their “A Tale of Two Fa(u)lkners” presented during the past year’s Tallahatchie RiverFest.…