Archived, searchable news centered upon local city and county government actions, political events, elections, political organizations, elected officials, etc. that affect the local community. May also include national news or initiatives that affect our local communities.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

,
  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…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

,
Tupelo, 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,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle 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…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work 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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

,
Members 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…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, 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…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“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

The 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

NEW 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

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…
Representative Trent Kelly

U.S. Representative Kelly lists congressional accomplishments, concerns

In a speech given to the New Albany Rotary Club on Friday, August 4th, U.S. Representative Trent Kelly refuted the main stream media's picture of a lack of activity and accomplishment in Washington. "We are getting things done," he said, but…
animal control

Animal control and abuse a major topic at city board meeting

Stray and abused animals in New Albany were a major part of the discussion during the August 1 meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. New Albany resident Lisa Smith made a scheduled personal appearance before the board, during which…
Board of Supervisors' July 24, 2017

Board of Supervisors’ July 24 meeting takes a new position

The most notable thing about the Union County Board of Supervisors' July 24 meeting was that the meeting table was placed differently. The board meets in a large room on the east side of the Chancery Court (old library) building on Main Street…
Natural gas

PSC Chairman Presley holds natural gas hearing in New Albany

About 35 people attended a hearing Thursday afternoon in New Albany regarding expanding natural gas service to rural parts of Union and neighboring counties. Public Service Commission Chairman Brandon Presley conducted a hearing in the…
Public service commission hearing

Public Service Commission to hold public hearing in New Albany

Presley to Hold Public Hearing Regarding New Albany Natural Gas Expansion Nettleton, Mississippi – Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a public hearing regarding a request by the City of New Albany…

Supervisors hear of ambulance service changes, July 17, 2017

The Union County Board of Supervisors learned about coming changes in local ambulance service during its Monday morning, July 17th, meeting. "We are in the planning on making a change to our ambulance program," Walter Grace, CEO and administrator…
Aldermen

Newest alderman speaks often in lengthy meeting

The newest member of the Board of Alderman spoke, either to ask a question or make a comment, more than 70 times during Wednesday night's board meeting. Amy Livingston, elected a month ago as alderman for New Albany's Ward One, was the last…
Trent Kelly

Congressman Trent Kelly reports on House Armed Services Committee action

From the office of US Congressman Trent Kelly: WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services Committee approved H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 by a vote of 60-1. The legislation authorizes the funds…
Board of Aldermen oaths of office

Oaths of office given to New Albany’s city elected officials

New Albany city elected officials took the oaths of office for four-year terms Wednesday morning, July 5, in the board meeting room at city hall. Mayor Tim Kent was sworn in for his fourth term as mayor. Kent, a Democrat, had a strong Republican…

County Board, NALGW work during bonus state holiday

Some local public employees worked during the Monday state holiday. The governor gave all 91,000 state and local employees an extra paid holiday Monday, July 3rd, a bonus day added to the regular Independence Day holiday. However, the…
Kemper County energy plant

Mississippi Power to Suspend Gasification at Kemper County Power Plant

MS Public Service Commission news release JACKSON, Mississippi – On June 28th, Mississippi Power Company notified the Mississippi Public Service Commission that it will immediately suspend lignite coal gasification operations at its Kemper…

Robocaller could receive largest ever FCC fine, $120 million

According to a story on NPR, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is about to propose its largest ever fine, $120 million, against an illegal robocaller. He is said to have placed 97 million robocalls during the last quarter of 2016. Additionally, NAnewsweb.com…