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
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…
Heritage Hills grant funds refurbishing public art
CommunityNew Albany Main Street has begun work with local youth artists thanks to funding through a grant with Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. The grant will assist in covering the cost of supplies for a variety of projects as well as wages…
City schools preparing for both virtual and in-person fall classes
SchoolsNew Albany school officials are trying to prepare for the fall semester, but without knowing what form it will take.
“We’re in the midst of putting together the plan for the school year,” Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans said. “It’s…
Laney, Scott selected to participate in rural medical scholars program
SchoolsNew Albany High School students Emma Laney and Maggie Scott have been selected to the Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program at Mississippi State University. Laney and Scott are both being sponsored through scholarship funding provided by…
Boys and Girls Club plans June 8 reopening
CommunityBoys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi (BGCNMS) has continued to reach members virtually since temporarily closing its doors, due to COVID-19 on March 18 and plans to reopen to serve members in June.
When extended school closings were…
Mississippi College releases president’s and dean’s lists
SchoolsThe Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based…
New Albany Elementary employees of the month
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for May are, from left, Dianne Simmons, Suzanne Hubbard and Barbara Crotts. Mrs. Simmons is retiring with 26 years of service, Mrs. Hubbard is retiring with 31 years of service, and Mrs.…
Willis graduates from Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
SchoolsColumbus, MISS – The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science congratulates the Class of 2020 on their upcoming graduation. A member of that class is Taylor Grace Willis of New Albany.
Taylor Grace Willis is the daughter of Shonna…
County schools planning two-part graduation ceremonies
SchoolsLike most schools, the Union County District is having to adjust its graduation plans in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
That means the traditional gym and football field ceremonies are having to be discarded this year.
“We had…
University of Mississippi announces spring 2020 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Honor Rolls
SchoolsThe University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2020 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.
The following students from New Albany made the list:
Alex Kamron Ball, Jasmine Bean, Margaret Grace Bramlett,…
NEMCC to stage drive-through graduation June 4 and 5
SchoolsBOONEVILLE, Miss - Each May Northeast Mississippi Community College graduates line up along Cunningham Boulevard to process into Bonner Arnold Coliseum for the college’s annual commencement ceremonies. This year, however, due to restrictions…
Myrtle football field should be ready by fall
SchoolsThe football field under construction at Myrtle Attendance Center should be sodded this next week and is supposed to be ready for use this fall, Union County Superintendent of Schools Ken Basil said. “Of course we don’t know when school…
New Albany Seniors on Parade: Many Photographs
Featured News, SchoolsIt was the longest parade route ever in the history of New Albany. Early evening of Friday, May 22, 2020.
The 2020 New Albany High School Seniors started, as they had 12 years ago, at the elementary school. From Sam Barkley Drive, they paraded…