
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…

MS seeing some better news, but school issues loom: COVID Weekly Summary 17AUG2020
Featured News, Health & WellnessCOVID-19: Week of August 11 - 17, 2020
STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi had 4763 new COVID-19 cases and 183 new deaths this week, for a total of 72,412 cases and 2095 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …

New Albany WIC office closing Dec. 31
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe New Albany WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) food service office will close Dec. 31. The last day participants may pick up food will be Nov. 25.
State officials announced this past week that New…

Officers end 100+ mhp, three county car chase at West Union
Featured News, Government & PoliticsA car chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour and ranged over three counties ended near West Union School with three arrests Thursday.
Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said they first became aware of the situation when a call came in about…

Law cracking down on stores selling potentially dangerous chemicals to kids
Featured News, General NewsCity and county law enforcement officers served simultaneous search warrants on four area convenience stores Wednesday and seized thousands of dollars worth of illegal and unknown products the stores were selling to minors.
The businesses…

School officials ask parents to drive children to school rather than use buses
Community, Featured NewsSchools are using a variety of precautions with bus students but urge parents to transport children instead.

Why black voters are right to be skeptical about Kamala Harris
Featured News, OpinionWhile Biden may hope to solidify the black vote by tapping Kamala Harris for VP, her problematic record may do the opposite.

Faulkner writing contest draws more than 250 entries worldwide
Community, Featured NewsWilliam Faulkner Literary Competition 2020 is in process with winners to be announced on Sept. 25, on the birthday of William Faulkner.

Some schools opening, hospitals strained, MS rising in national stats: Weekly Covid-19 summary 10AUG2020
Featured News, Health & WellnessSchools, hospitals, businesses, all feeling the pressure of dealing with pandemic statistics as Mississippi continues its rise in national stats.

Fear and uncertainty prevail about the start of school in Mississippi
Featured News, General NewsThe start of school in Mississippi has been the cause of much fear, uncertainty and confusion. Experts disagree on what is the best course. In most cases, local school boards will make the decision.

City and county law enforcement investigating church break-ins
Featured News, General NewsSomeone broke into the Blue Springs Baptist Church and the Moss HIll Baptist Church in New Albany.

Pandemic further complicates emergency planning
Featured News, General NewsEvacuating ahead of a storm will be harder this year because the COVID-19 pandemic complicates emergency planning in a variety of ways.

New car wash under construction in New Albany
Economy, Featured NewsAn automated car wash with the newest technology is under construction in on Park Plaza Drive in New Albany.