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…
Christmas at the Museum brings games, crafts, silhouettes & Santa
Community, OrganizationsVisit with Santa, have a profile done by the Silhouette Artist, make holiday crafts, do the Christmas scavenger hunt, play games and more at the annual Christmas Celebration at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, December 8, 10 –…
Sounds of the Season fundraiser to benefit local teacher, November 29
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany High School students and staff are presenting a Christmas Concert fundraiser on behalf of Mary Margarett King. King is a graduate of New Albany High School and has taught there for over ten years. Mrs. KIng was selected as Mississippi…
Historic Northside Tour of Homes is Sunday December 2
Community, Organizations
New Albany's Historic Northside District Garden Club will present a Christmas tour of four Northside homes on Sunday December 2nd. The tour homes, built in the late 1800s and early 1900's will be decorated in individual themes.
Money…
Union County Leadership Academy donation aids cancer patients
OrganizationsThe Baptist Cancer Center was the recent recipient of care packages presented by a group from the Union County Leadership Academy (UCLA).
The UCLA team chose care packages consisting of warm socks, puzzle books, lip balm, and other items…
The evolution of Civil War images discussed at Museum Moments
Community, OrganizationsCivil war images, both drawings and photographs, were the topic of the Museum Moments program Nov. 15 at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Historian Rebekah Rinehart's presentation included a slide show of the work artists and photographers…
New Albany Main Street annual business meeting
Community, OrganizationsThe annual business meeting of the New Albany Main Street Association will be Thursday, November 15, at the Community Center, 307 Wilson Street.
Recipients of the 2018 Main Street Awards will be honored at this event. They are:
Main Street…
Final 2018 Museum Moments focuses on Civil War art & photography
Community, OrganizationsArt and Photography during the Civil War is the topic of the final Museum Moments of 2018 at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at 12 noon.
Historian Rebekah Rinehart, a graduate of Blue Mountain College,…
Y’all Come! The Hee Haw gang will be at the Cine Friday
Community, OrganizationsYour favorite Hee Haw characters from "Kornfield Kounty"will be back for another visit at the Cine´ tomorrow, November 9th, for one performance. Minnie, Grandpa, the Dixie Hicks and other favorite characters from will be on hand to bring you…
Hee Haw at Magnolic Civic Center Nov. 8,9
Community, OrganizationsCome on out to the Magnolia Civic Center to the Cine' theater on November 8&9 (that is Thursday and Friday this week) to the Hee Haw show starting at 7pm!
All your favorite characters will be there - Minnie, Grandpa, Aunt Willie, The…
Square Books’ Christmas recommendations at Luncheon with Books
Community, OrganizationsReady to start your Christmas shopping? Square Books is coming to New Albany.
Tuesday, NOVEMBER 13 a representative from Square Books will be at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library for Luncheon with Books. She will have recommendations for…
Annual Ingomar Mound event is Saturday, Nov. 3rd
Community, OrganizationsThe annual Ingomar Mound Event is set this Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. , weather permitting. Ingomar Mound site is located south of New Albany off Highway 15 on CR 96.
Visitors can tour Ingomar Mound, use ancient weapons
…
Beautification Committee minutes October 1, 2018
Community, OrganizationsThe New Albany Beautification Committee met on October 1, 2018.
Attendance: Keith Conlee [alderman rep] Jolyn Cooke [ward 3], Sam Creekmore [at large rep], Jane Ford (ward 4), Tim Kent (mayor); Jeff Olson [ward 1], Sandy Shaddinger (ward…