Tag Archive for: aldermen
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…
Aldermen appoint attorney Regan Russell municipal judge
Featured News, Government & PoliticsArrangements to replace all city streetlights with LEDs has reached the stage for the lights to be ordered.
New aldermen begin term, discuss continuing need for street improvements
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThey discussed making repairs to Carter Avenue and then over needed streets if funding allows.
New Albany municipal officials to take oaths of office Tuesday
Government & PoliticsThe winners of the June 8 general election take office July 1 and will serve the next four years.
City going back to restart in Fred’s renovation as municipal center project
Featured News, Government & PoliticsOfficials hope to rebid the revised Fred's project in about three weeks.
Moss Hill Drive resurfacing may take place next week after delay
Government & PoliticsStreet repairs have been delayed due to difficulty in finding contractors and asphalt availability.
City honors retired fire chief, learns about growing popularity of community center
General NewsThe spray park was discussed and it was learned the facility is too unsafe to use and should be demolished and replaced.
Democratic primary has only two ward races that are contested
Featured News, Government & PoliticsJames Dean running for mayor will move on to the June 8 general election as will Jessica Winston running for Ward One alderman as Democratic nominees.
New Albany aldermen consider whether spray park worth repair costs
Featured News, SchoolsAlthough the spray park does not make a huge amount of money it is the only water facility and draws visitors from a multi-county area.
City ready to take bids on renovation of former Fred’s building for municipal complex
Featured News, Government & Politics
After nearly a year of planning and preparation, light, gas and water manager Bill Mattox formally received permission Tuesday for architect Ross Barkley to advertise for bids on the renovation of what will turn the former Fred’s…
City officials grappling with lack of mask use in face of increasing COVID numbers
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe New Albany Board of Aldermen went back to meeting via Zoom rather than in person Tuesday in light of the continuing COVID-19 crisis.
“I’m sorry I feel like we’re having to do this through Zoom,” Mayor Tim Kent said. “But those…
City moves ahead on paving Moss Hill Drive, replacing streetlights with LEDs
Government & PoliticsNew Albany aldermen got updates on two major projects Tuesday: resurfacing Moss Hill Drive and replacing all city streetlights with LEDs
The city has about $750,000 available in the street budget and aldermen made recommendations for streets…
Aldermen will reconsider earlier decision that would sell potential park land for commercial development
Featured News, Government & PoliticsNew Albany aldermen will re-consider selling potential park land
After a 40-minute executive session, the New Albany Board of Aldermen voted to re-examine an earlier decision to sell a parcel of land for commercial use. The board had voted…