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…
Cruise-in draws classic car fans
OrganizationsIt was shades of the movie “American Graffiti” Saturday as the Pharoahs Mississippi Car Club drew vintage autos for a cruise-in at the Union County Library.
The club, fashioned on the car club in George Lucas’ classic, began in the…
Union County Library gets more donated bikes
OrganizationsWhen the Union County Library opens, it will have six more bicycles available to check out.
This past week Dale and Susan Parker donated the bikes, which belonged to family members and have been in storage.
Dale said there was no reason…
Residential beautification award to McClintons
Organizations
The home of Mark and Kaylyn McClinton at 309 Apple St. has received the residential “Beautification Award.”
The Beautification Award is given by the New Albany Sustainability Advisory committee four times each year to homeowners…
The Create Foundation and United Way of Northeast Mississippi establish the COVID-19 Support Fund
OrganizationsThe CREATE Foundation and United Way of Northeast Mississippi have established the COVID-19 Support Fund, a resource to relieve the burden on working families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
With public events,…
UCDA working to identify contemporary mission
Featured News, OrganizationsOfficials with the Union County Development Association are trying to determine a new mission for the nearly 75-year-old organization.
The UCDA was created partly as a means to help find jobs for returning servicemen after World War II, and…
Frohn home and lawn receives City Beautification Award
OrganizationsThe 808 Oxford Loop home and lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Frohn received the winter quarter Beautification Award from the City of New Albany.
Jill and Eric Frohn received the award Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8 at their home.
The City of New…
Young gardeners learn from adult members
OrganizationsNew Albany Middle School Young Gardeners recently spent the afternoon with members of the New Albany Garden Club. The two groups got together for an exercise in garden therapy. Studies show that garden therapy offers a range of physical, social,…
Garden club provides therapy at assisted living facility
Featured News, OrganizationsNew Albany Garden Club’s December meeting, themed “Celebrating Christmas,” was spent with residents at Dogwood Assisted Living. Garden club member and program leader, Rheta Ann West, who participates in regular garden therapy activities…
New Century Club takes look at Harry Potter author
OrganizationsThe Nov. 6 meeting of the New Century Club was held in the home Of Michelle Hagins. Members in attendance included, Jean Dillard, Linda Everett, Susan Feather, Leanne George, Michelle Hagins, Carolyn Houston, Martha Frances Monroe, Laura Pannell,…
Holly Jolly Art Affair at Museum November 23
OrganizationsThe Holly Jolly Art Affair is set at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, November 23, 2019, 10 until 3. Approximately 25 vendors with a variety of arts & crafts, gift items, and services will be at the event.
The event is co-sponsored…
Library program to provide information about book gift ideas
OrganizationsStuck for a gift idea for someone? The Union County Library may be able to help with a suggestion that might fit any taste.
The library will host its traditional visit from Square Books at noon Tuesday, Nov. 19, for the Luncheon with Books…
New Albany Main Street wants LEVITT Round Two
Organizations[October 2019]— New Albany Main Street is now in the running to bring Levitt round two, a second 10-12 weeks free, live music series to New Albany’s Park Along the River’s Riverview Stage.
Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt…