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…
APRIL EVENTS: JennieStephens Smith Library
Community, OrganizationsAPRIL EVENTS JENNIE STEPHENS SMITH LIBRARY
April 5-8 New Albany Elementary Gifted Classes will be at the library learning research skills
April 8 C&S Staffing will be in the meeting room
April 9 …
New Albany Home & Garden Show moves downtown this year
Community, OrganizationsMark your calendars and grab your garden hats and gloves! The New Albany Home & Garden Show is moving downtown this year. We are "Rolling into Spring" at the Union County Master Gardeners' 8th Annual New Albany Home and Garden Show on April…
UNITE awards grants, honors Volunteer of the Year: UPDATED
Community, OrganizationsUNITE, the Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel held its annual dinner Thursday evening, March 31st, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany. UNITE is a local philanthropic organization, an affiliate of the CREATE Foundation of Tupelo.
The…
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…
Scholar-Athlete Katie Davis wins NAHS’s first Lindy Callahan Scholarship
Community, SchoolsNew Albany's Katie Davis has been named a winner in this year's Lindy Callahan Scholarship competition--the first ever New Albany High School student to achieve this prestigious honor. Winners were announced on the Mississippi High School Activities…
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…
Early Childhood students compete at state level
Community, SchoolsEarly Childhood students from the New Albany High School of Career & Technical Education participated in the State FCCLA Competition on Wednesday, March 2 in Jackson, MS.
Participants and Winners are pictured l-r: Jenna…
More Students to Begin their Day with Breakfast
Community, Schools“Wake Up to School Breakfast” Encourages New Albany Elementary School Families to Choose Breakfast at School
Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture…
NAMS Women’s Choir advances to state competition
Community, Schools
The New Albany Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Women's Choir received All Superiors in Performance and Sight Reading at the District I Choral Festival in Tupelo…
NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for March 7th
Community, SchoolsThe following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the weeks of March 7th.
Pictured…
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…