Tag Archive for: Business
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…
2024 Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace is now registering entries
Economy, Featured NewsYoung entrepreneurs ages 6-21 are invited to become a part of the second annual Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace. Check the post for further information.
New Owners Take Over 2A Armaments in Downtown New Albany
Economy, Featured NewsNew owners are now operating 2A Armaments in downtown New Albany.
Business students take part in stock market simulation
SchoolsStudents in Alison Moore's business classes at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education have been studying economics, different types of economic systems, supply and demand, price ceilings and floors, buyer and seller markets,…
Report claims many small businesses in Mississippi may soon fail
Economy
JACKSON, Miss.—A new report published by Main Street America claims that nearly 7.5 million small businesses across the country are in danger of closing over the next five months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
5,850 businesses…
Report: VIP Cinema seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
EconomyThe Reuters news agency reported Tuesday that VIP Cinema Seating in New Albany has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company, thought to be one of New Albany’s fastest-growing industries, has retained a low public profile…
Presley to host first event on “Hire Mississippi” tour in Union County
Government & Politics
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will host an event in Union County to allow businesses to sign up to do work with the state’s largest utilities. The Hire Mississippi event will take place Monday, January…
2A Armaments gun shop opens in downtown New Albany
EconomyNew Albany, MS- About twenty people including public officials, representatives of civic organizations, and downtown business people celebrated the opening of 2A Armaments gun shop, a new downtown retail business on Friday, Feb. 17.
Adam…