Tag Archive for: Jennie Stephens Smith Library

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

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

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  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

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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…
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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…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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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…

“Well, I Reckon…” weekly feature launches today

Editor's note: Today's article launches a new feature on NAnewsweb called "Well, I Reckon..." The sole purpose of this feature is to inform you of the things you may have been wondering about and to even get you thinking on things you've…

Citizen’s Opinion: “The library is in dire straits”

Received February 11, 2016 Editor, NAnewsweb.com Dear Citizens of New Albany: What place in New Albany averages 5000 visitors per month? Where in New Albany can a person do genealogy research? Where can a person with no computer or…

Luncheon with Books to review Washington book for Presidents’ Day

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In honor of President's Day Linda Everett will review Flora Fraser's book The Washingtons:  George and Martha, "Join'd by Friendship Crown'd by Love"  for New Albany's Luncheon with books Tuesday, February 16, at the Jennie Stephens Smith…

Jeff McManus to speak at Luncheon with Books, January 19th

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Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, January 19, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Jeff McManus Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi will review his book Pruning Like a Pro.  New Albany Garden…

Luncheon with Books set for December 15th

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In keeping with the Christmas season Jill Shaw will do a presentation on Mary the mother of Jesus for Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith library in New Albany. Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, December 15 beginning with…

Author Laurie Parker will speak at Luncheon with Books November 17

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Tuesday, November 17, Mississippi artist and author Laurie Parker will review her latest book Hush Swing Hush at New Albany's Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 AM followed by the…

Luncheon with Books will review McCullough book October 20th

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Bob Monroe will review Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough's book The Wright Brothers at Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library on Tuesday, October 20. There will be a light lunch hosted by New Century beginning…

Book sale to benefit local library during Tallahatchie Riverfest

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BOOK SALE!  BOOK SALE! Saturday, September 25 from 8 AM to 2 PM, Friends of the Library will sponsor a Book Sale to benefit the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. The Book Sale will be at the library during the Tallahatchie Riverfest.…

Luncheon with Books to continue Faulkner emphasis, September 15th

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Since this is Faulkner Month in New Albany with emphasis on Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, Luncheon with Books will continue that theme. On Tuesday, September 15, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Frank Madden will present "Customs of the South…

George Washingtons spy ring: Luncheon with Books August 18

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New Albany's Luncheon with Books will be Tuesday, August 18 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. Linda Everett will review Brian Kilmeade's  George Washington's Secret Six:  The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution. George Washington…

Book Review for Middle Readers

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A Book Review Just for Middle Readers! Thursday, July 23 2015 at 10:00 am Jennie Stephens Smith Library, New Albany Katherine and Margaret King will review their new book for middle readers, The Backyard Campout. All elementary students…

Katherine Dye is Luncheon with Books author for July 21st

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Katherine Dye will be the author for Luncheon with Books on Tuesday, July 21 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Ms Dye will discuss her book Life Changing ABC Scriptures with Stories. This book is a collection  of fictional…