Tag Archive for: John David Pennebaker

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…
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…
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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…
NEMiss.News Unveiling ceremony of Zack Stewart Bridge signs

Signs naming the Zack Stewart Bridge over the Tallahatchie River in downtown New Albany were unveiled today.

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Congratulations to former Northern District Transportation Commissioner Zack Stewart for having the Tallahatchie River bridge in New Albany named in his honor. The Zack Stewart Bridge honors a man who has dedicated much of his life to serving his community and the State of Mississippi.
New Albany MS Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication

‘Pennebaker Memorial Highway’ dedicated in Union County

New Albany, MS - A section of State Route 15 North in Union County is now known as the “John David Pennebaker Memorial Highway” after officials held a dedication ceremony today. Pennebaker served as state representative for 17 years,…
New Albany, MS Pennebaker Memorial Hwy.

Mississippi establishes Pennebaker Memorial Highway

New Albany MS - Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication June 7 WHO: Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, Rep. Margaret Rogers, Judge Michael Mills. WHAT: Tagert and other speakers will give remarks during the John D. Pennebaker Memorial…
Sen. Roger Wicker UCDA annual meeting

UCDA members honor Pennebaker, hear Wicker at annual dinner

More than a hundred people attended the annual dinner meeting of the Union County Development Association (UCDA), Monday night, April 30. U. S. Senator Roger Wicker was the guest speaker for the event held at the cafeteria of New Albany Middle…
Supervisors November 6

Supervisors November 6: Brush cutting complaint, safety vests, Pennebaker highway

The Supervisors' November 6 meeting opened with a little heat, but cooled off to deal with a full agenda of routine business. Leading off Monday was Don Nichols, who was upset because the county had cleared some brush on county-owned land.…

Zack Stewart: Where is Troy, Mississippi?

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"Where is Troy, Miss'ippi? Where did you get your education?" "If you go to Troy and look straight up," says Zack Stewart,"then look all the way around the horizon, you'll see that it's the same distance to the sky in all directions. Troy…

John David Pennebaker, a man of accomplishment and integrity

Rarely does a person serve a long time in a variety of public offices without a blemish on his record.  Even a public official of sterling character is likely to suffer false accusations from people who imagine they have been offended. One…

New Albany’s Pennebaker and Stewart cited during I-22 ceremony

The major roles of two New Albany residents in building and improving Mississippi highways were cited during the Friday morning naming ceremony for Interstate 22. About 125 people including state and federal officials gathered under a white…