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
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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…
Rep, Trent Kelly to speak at Republican Women meeting, Oct. 22
Community, OrganizationsUnion County Republican Women will meet Monday, October 22, at 6:30 PM, at Cook's Adult Daycare Center at 611 Moss Hill Drive.
We are very excited to have U. S. Representative Trent Kelly as speaker at Monday's meeting. Rep. Kelly…
Mississippi author Julie Cantrell to lead writing workshop
Community, OrganizationsWriter Julie Perkins Cantrell will be in New Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 12 noon for a book talk and short writing workshop on this year’s New Albany Literary Fest ’18 Community Read of her bestselling book Perennials.
The setting for…
Jim Weatherly, Hall of Fame songwriter, at Museum Moments
Community, OrganizationsJim Weatherly, musician, songwriter, athlete and now author will be at the Union County Heritage Museum on Thursday, October 25, noon for a question and answer session and book signing. His new book Midnight Train is a memoir of his life in…
Main Street to host M PARTNER webinar at the museum
Community, OrganizationsWednesday, October 17th, New Albany Main Street will host MPARTNER* and Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) at a business forum webinar that will take place at the Heritage Museum. The M PARTNER webinar will be centered around highlighting…
Boys & Girls Club annual Pancake Breakfast
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Luncheon with Books to discuss Ole Miss’ Faulkner Resources
Community, OrganizationsLuncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany Tuesday, October 16. The program is a continuation of Faulkner Fest for September and October.
Dr. Jennifer Ford, head of Special Collections at the University…
Organizers solicit public input for 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest
Community, OrganizationsThe New Albany Main Street & Community Development offices will be open late on Monday, October 22 and Thursday, October 25 to anyone who would like to share their planning ideas for the 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest.
These two evenings…
Medicinal plant workshop to be at museum, Oct. 2
Community, OrganizationsA Medicinal Plant Workshop will be held at the Union County Heritage Museum on October 2, 2018. Learn to prepare and use -Herbs, Tinctures, Salves and Teas. The workshop begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. and the cost is $45 and class…
Faulkner, Folk Art & More Exhibit opens Friday 9/28
Community, OrganizationsThe Faulkner Folk Art and More Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum Friday, September 28th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
This is as annual juried exhibit of art work from regional artists who have entered pieces inspired by the annual…
Faulkner Luncheon features Dispatches from Pluto author Richard Grant
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The annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon will be held Friday, September 28, noon, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in New Albany. Guest speaker will be Richard Grant, author of the book Dispatches from Pluto.
The winners…
Union Co. Republican Women to host Candidates Forum, 9/24
Community, OrganizationsMonday Sept 24th, 6:30, at Union County Courthouse, Candidates Forum, candidates for Chancery and Circuit Judge positions, will speak briefly. These are non-partisan races.
Other special guests are Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, Michael…
Republican Women to host candidates for local office
Community, OrganizationsThis month's meeting of Union County Republican Women will be Monday, September 24, 6:30pm at the Union County courthouse.
Confirmed speakers are Kelly Luther, Andy Gipson, Michael Watson, Lisa Koon, Daniel Tucker, Brad Tennison, Nathaniel…