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…
Union County Humane Society to hold Chinese Auction fundraising event
OrganizationsWant to have a fun night out and win great prizes? Come to our Chinese Auction!
The Union County Humane Society is having their first annual UCHS Chinese Auction (Raffle) on April 16th, 2016! The auction will be held at the Family Life Center…
Union County Republican Women elect new officers
Community, OrganizationsUnion County Republican Women Club – new officers:
First row left to right: retiring Secretary Sarah Walker; guest speaker Kathy Brummett; Treasurer Grace Lyon; incoming Secretary Billy Jean Stroud; 1st Vice President Faith Booth
Second…
Tallahatchie River Players to meet March 24th
Community, OrganizationsHello all!
On March 24th, at 630pm we will have a meeting at the theater.
As we close our 2015-2016 season, it is time to nominate and elect board members. Clint Reid, Tina Barkley and Natalie Bullard have served for the last 3 years and…
Baptist Union County hosts colon cancer awareness luncheon March 23rd
Community, Organizations
In conjunction with Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a luncheon for the community on Wednesday, March 23 at noon at Hillcrest Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 216 Highway 15 South.
Presented…
Union Co. Republican women participate in Red Coat Day
Community, Organizations
On March 9, 2016, Union County Republican Women participated in Red Coat Day, an annual legislative event in Jackson, with a breakfast at the Rotunda, a reception with Delbert Hoseman, Secretary of State, then a luncheon at the Old Capitol…
Republican women to hear speaker on GOP organization in MS
Community, OrganizationsBeth Hamilton representing the Mississippi GOP will speak on precinct organization and the structure of the GOP in Mississippi. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on March 28 at The Basement located in the Trailhead Plaza, 100 E. Bankhead in New…
Concerned citizens push for a Union County humane society
OrganizationsThis article marks the beginning of a new weekly Pet of the Week feature. New Albany and Union County homes will have a chance to adopt an animal that needs a forever home. Union County Humane Society, a grass roots movement, is taking steps…
Tallahatchie River Players to present Music at the Magnolia, March 5th
Community, OrganizationsThis Saturday night, March the 5th, the Tallahatchie River Players will present "Music at the Magnolia".
The night will begin with a full service meal followed by the remarkable singing talents of Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett. This event…
Luncheon with Books to hear author of book on John Stennis
Community, OrganizationsOn Tuesday, March 15 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Mississippi author Don H. Thompson will review his book Stennis: Plowing a Straight Furrow The Story of Statesman John C. Stennis. A light lunch will be served beginning…
Union Co. Republicans to meet March 10th
Community, OrganizationsThe Union County Republican Executive Committee will meet Thursday March 10 at 6:30 in the Cine Lobby.
This meeting is open to ALL Republican voters in Union County. We will meet to discuss and make preparations for the County Precinct Caucuses…
Pilot Club 6th annual Snowflake Ball, Part II Photos
Community, OrganizationsThe First United Methodist Church of New Albany was the venue for a night of music, dancing and memory-making for many lucky young ladies and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, guardians or other important men in their lives. The sixth annual…
The Pilot Club of New Albany’s 2016 Snowflake Ball draws large crowd
OrganizationsThe First United Methodist Church of New Albany was the venue for a night of music, dancing and memory-making for many lucky young ladies and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, guardians or other important men in their lives. The sixth annual…