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…
Homeland Art category winners announced at Chickasaw Celebration
Community, OrganizationsOn Tuesday April 18th, the Union County Heritage Museum and the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, along with other partners presented Chickasaw Celebration, a program honoring the Chickasaw Nation's history, culture and continuing influence upon…
Chickasaw Celebration kicks off at museum, agenda announced
Community, OrganizationsThe Chickasaw Celebration begins today at 4 p.m. at the Union County Heritage Museum, 114 Cleveland Street.
This is the program:
Agenda
4:00 p.m. Chickasaw Celebration Kick-Off Jill Smith,…
Chickasaw Celebration event set April 18 at museum in New Albany
Community, OrganizationsChickasaw dancers and a cultural delegation, speakers , Homeland Art and food are all part of the Chickasaw Celebration set at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 7:30.
The event is…
Luncheon with Books to review O’Reilly’s newest “Killing” book
Community, OrganizationsTuesday, April 19 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Frank Madden will review Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's book Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan for Luncheon with Books sponsored by Friends…
Union County Development Association membership banquet set
Community, OrganizationsIf you own a New Albany business, or are otherwise interested, you are cordially invited to the 2017 Annual Membership Banquet of Union County Development Association. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:30PM, in the cafeteria…
“Meet the Candidates” forum to be held at Union County Courthouse
Community, OrganizationsIn the spirit of community, several Union County Democrat and Republican organizations have collaborated on a Meet the Candidates forum.
The event will take place on Monday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse. All municipal…
First United Methodist Church hosts “Maker Fun Factory” training
Community, Organizations
New Albany, Mississippi – An upcoming Group Vacation Bible School training and networking event called VBS Fun Shop is being hosted at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 22nd.
This event will be held from 9:00am…
Liberty Baptist Church to host revival
Community, Organizations
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH will be hosting revival services Sunday, April 9th, through Wednesday, April 12th.
Bro Roy Crouch will preach each service.
Bro Donald Talent leading music.
Sunday April 12th at 10 AM, the Masters Quartet…
Local SCORE chapter installed, serves 18 MS counties
Community, OrganizationsFifty-five people met in New Albany Tuesday afternoon, March 28, to participate in the formation of a new SCORE chapter.
SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives, and is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).…
Billye Jean Stroud has her “dream job” at New Albany Main Street
Community, OrganizationsAfter a month on the job as director of New Albany Main Street Association, Billye Jean Stroud says her enthusiasm for the work continues to grow.
"I have found my dream job," she says. "I've walked into a vibrant downtown without a lot of…
SCORE NE MS to install first ever area chapter, March 28
Community, Organizations
SCORE, formally Service Corp of Retired Executives, will be installing its first ever Chapter in Northeast Mississippi in New Albany at 4:30 pm, March 28, 2017 at the Magnolia Room in the Magnolia Civic Center located at 135 E. Bankhead…
UNITE awards grants, names Volunteer of the Year
OrganizationsBetty Duvall King was named UNITE Volunteer of the Year Thursday night, March 23rd, at the organization's annual dinner meeting at First United Methodist Church in New Albany.
For King it was the most recent of many rewards garnered during…