
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…

New Albany/Union County College & Career Night
SchoolsThe New Albany/Union County College & Career Night was held Monday, September 23 in the New Albany High School Career and Technical Center.
Local business and industry representatives, college admission counselors, and armed forces representatives…

NAHS 2019 Parade of Beauties scheduled
SchoolsThese sixteen young ladies will compete for the title of Most Beautiful at NAHS on Saturday, October 26th. The pageant begins at 7 pm and admission is $5. The Parade of Beauties is sponsored by the NAHS Parents Association.
Sponsorships are…

Baptist Memorial thanks Baptist Union Co. CEO Grace for service
PeopleNEW ALBANY, Mississippi, Oct. 18, 2019—Walter Grace , CEO and administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, has retired after an influential 22-year career at Baptist.
After serving in various roles since 1997, Grace came to…

NAES Employees of the Month, September 2019
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School September Employees of the Month are (l-r) Susan Kelly and Mary Beth Hardy. Mrs. Kelly serves as a special education teacher, and Mrs. Hardy is a school nurse at New Albany Elementary School.
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Melanie Shannon
Coordinator
New…

September Citizens of the Month at NAES
SchoolsEach month, a Citizen of the Month is chosen from each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who exceeds school wide expectations.
Citizens of the Month for September in grades K-2 are as follows (in no particular…

NAHS students take two prizes in Faulkner Literary Competition
SchoolsNew Albany High School had two winners in the William Faulkner Literary Competition. Peyton Rodgers placed 2nd in the Student Short Story Category for his "Carried Away." Laura Brevard placed 3rd for her "Wacky Kids" in the Student Short Story…

NAMS Students Complete YouScience Snapshot Assessment
SchoolsThe results are in! Eighth graders at New Albany Middle School (NAMS) have completed the YouScience Snapshot assessment this month.
YouScience is a great way for students to learn more about themselves, explore high-demand careers that are…

2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest Thoughts and Thanks From The Organizers
Organizations(New Albany, Miss, September 2019)
From the 6:00 am Arts Market vendors setting up in Cooper Park to Tiki’s Sno Hut selling the last snow cone at 10:20 pm at the Riverview Stage, the best southern small town was busting with activity on…

College Countdown Application Day at NAHS
SchoolsCollege Countdown Application Day was held Wednesday, September 25 at New Albany High School.
Admissions counselors from Northeast Mississippi Community College and University of Mississippi were on hand to answer questions regarding admissions…

New Albany and Union County are blessed with gardeners
OrganizationsThe New Albany area is blessed with many civic minded gardeners.
When you look around New Albany, the work of the local garden clubs and of the Union County Master Gardeners is always a beautiful part of the view. These organizations are…

Union Co. Literacy Council 50/50 Raffle
OrganizationsThe Union County Literacy Council is holding a 50/50 raffle on Saturday, September 28, during Riverfest.
Volunteers will be selling tickets before the event and during the Riverfest. 1 ticket is $5.00 and 3 tickets are $10.00.
There…

New Albany High School 2019 Homecoming
SchoolsIt's 2019 Homecoming time at New Albany High School.
The traditional Homecoming parade was held in downtown New Albany this evening, Thursday September 19. A pep rally was held at the Park Along the River.
The Homecoming Court will be…