Tag Archive for: closing
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…
4th of July will affect services on Monday, July 5
Government & PoliticsSolid waste out in the county will be collected as usual Monday.
Major NA water leaks found, TVA power in good shape
Featured News, General NewsTwo major water leaks occurred in large unheated empty buildings when sprinkler systems froze. City offices will not open Thursday and there may be no garbage pickup the rest of the week.
New Albany offices to remain closed Wednesday with no garbage pickup
Government & PoliticsNew Albany Mayor Tim Kent confirmed that city offices will remain closed Wednesday due to icy conditions and in anticipation of more bad weather.
As with Union County, the city will not collect garbage Wednesday, either, because the Three…
Union supervisors doubtful about garbage pickup, office opening Wednesday
Featured News, Government & PoliticsIt was too early Tuesday morning for Union County Supervisors to determine whether county offices would be open Wednesday, or whether garbage would be picked up in the county, but both appeared unlikely.
District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey…
City and county officials cancelling operations indefinitely due to weather
Breaking News, Featured NewsSee how the icing and cold have affected city and county services and how long interruptions may last.
Covid-19 likely cause of New Albany Wal-Mart closing for cleaning, stocking
Economy, Featured News
The New Albany Wal-Mart Supercenter announced it would close at 2 p.m. Monday, January 4, and remain closed until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Although Walmart's statement was not specific, it is reliably reported that COVID-19 is the reason
The…
Some government offices restoring service after closing due to COVID this past week
Government & PoliticsAll New Albany and Union County schools returned to traditional classroom settings Monday and some government offices cautiously began restoring services.
New Albany City Hall was open with limited access. If you have questions call 662-534-1010.
The…
New Albany is last WIC food center closing until eWIC card is piloted
General NewsThe Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is closing the New Albany WIC Food Center. The last day for participants to pick up food packages is Nov. 25.
The…
Government offices will close Wednesday, Veterans Day
General NewsGovernmental offices and a few businesses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Garbage collection will not be affected in the city or county.
No community commemoration is planned for Wednesday but schools…
Labor Day closings and garbage reminders
Government & PoliticsCity and county officials are reminding the public that some solid-waste collection schedules will change next week because of the Sept. 7 Labor Day holiday.
All governmental offices, schools and some businesses will close in recognition…
Light, gas and water main office closed
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Light, Gas and Water manager Bill Mattox announced that the administrative office on Cleveland Street, including the drive-through lane, is closed until further notice.
Some employees tested positive for coronavirus and the decision…
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…