
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…

New Albany Elementary School September happenings
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New Albany Elementary School students were busy honoring and learing during September. (click photos to enlarge or download)
Grandparents' Day Celebrations
New Albany Elementary School hosted Grandparents Day Celebrations September…

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…

New Albany Elementary’s September Employee of the Month
Community, SchoolsSherry Richey, a teacher assistant at New Albany Elementary School, is the September Employee of the Month.
Mrs. Richey is always willing to do whatever is needed; is described as a self-starter; takes initiative to solve problems; and makes…

Eleven NAHS students earn perfect scores on state MAAP tests
Community, SchoolsEleven students at New Albany High School were recognized on October 1 for achieving perfect scores on last spring's Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) state tests.
Perfect scores were scored in three areas of testing: 1 in…

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…

New Albany School District further commits to school safety
Community, SchoolsThe New Albany School District (NASD) is making a bold commitment to continued safety and security in its schools.
This past summer, Superintendent of Schools Lance Evans worked closely with Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police…

Open Letter of Thanks from Superintendent Lance Evans
Community, SchoolsThank you, New Albany! On September 25, you said “yes” to our students and our school district. You said “yes” to public education. Parents, community members, and school staff said “yes” to a continued partnership as we “prepare…

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…

The voters have spoken in the New Albany school bond election
Community, SchoolsVoters who live in the New Albany School Dictrict boundaries voted in a special election today to determine whether to approve an $8.5-million bond issue.
By an overwhelming percentage of votes, the bond issue was approved. Only 14.33% of…

Faulkner Luncheon features Dispatches from Pluto author Richard Grant
Community, Organizations
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…