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
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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…
Lady Bulldogs sign to play college sports
SportsCongratulations to two NAHS lady Bulldogs, Caroline King and Madison McDonald, who recently signed to play college sports.
Two New Albany Bulldogs sign to play college soccer
SportsCongratulations to New Albany Bulldogs Mejia and Hernandez, who recently signed to play college soccer.
Bulldog signs to play college tennis
SportsCongratulations to John David Nelson, who recently signed to play college tennis at Jones College.
New Albany Bulldog Michael Smith signs to play basketball
SportsCongratulations to Michael Smith, who signed to play basketball for Co-Lin (Copiah Lincoln Community College).
Two NAHS Bulldogs sign with colleges
SportsCongratulations to Bulldogs Kamron Carter and Cameron Knox, who recently signed up to play for Mississippi colleges.
Northeast MS natives among sophomores receiving Tiger Awards
SportsSeven Northeast Mississipppi Community College Sophomores have earned the Tiger Award in recognition of their upholding of the standards of the NEMCC athletic program.
Myrtle football field almost ready
SportsThe new football field at Myrtle Attendance Center now has seating, a press box, lights, scoreboard and sod, which is being watered in preparation for when the sport is allowed this fall.
The field is being almost completely paid for through…
Samford University names Abbey Robbins to spring 2020 dean’s list
SportsBIRMINGHAM, AL-- Abbey Robbins of New Albany was among the 1,759 students named to Samford University's 2020 spring semester Dean's List.
To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of…
NEMCC baseball program to begin first season at Field of Dreams
Featured News, SportsBOONEVILLE, Miss., January 16, 2020 - The Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball program is treating its fans to plenty of games at the brand new “Field of Dreams” complex this spring.
The Tigers will host 28 total games at…
Northeast’s Lil’ Dribblers Youth Camp returns for 6th year
SportsBOONEVILLE, Miss. - Children gearing up for local basketball leagues can begin preparations for their upcoming season by refining their skills at Northeast Mississippi Community College.
The men’s basketball program at Northeast will host…
2018 Cotton States Collegiate All Star Teams named
SportsBelow is the All-Cotton States Baseball League (CSBL) 1st & 2nd Teams for our 2018 season. The players were chosen by the opposing coaches from the other teams in recognition of their attitudes, leadership, and contributions on and off the…
Cotton States Baseball league wraps 10th season of sports and stories
SportsThe Cotton States Baseball collegiate wood bat league recently wrapped up its 10th season as the North Delta Dealers repeated as League Championship Series (LCS) victors, defeating the resilient Hill Country Generals 6-2 on July 29th. The Tupelo…