Tag Archive for: New Albany Board of Aldermen

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.…
NEMiss.News City Board crowd, October 4 ,2022

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…
NEMiss.News City Board crowd, October 4 ,2022

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…
NEMiss.News City Board crowd, October 4 ,2022

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 Rogers and Rutledge at City Board

New Albany Aldermen dealt with considerable controversy at the June 2025 meeting

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The June 3 City Board meeting saw Alderman deal with a good bit of routine business, but they had a great deal of controversy when it came to dealing with a variety of signs and zoning board decisions.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse at sunset

Petitioner withdraws controversial zoning request, but further action on zoning may be needed

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Petitioner Jose Medina withdraws controversial request for Northside zoning request. Further City action may be needed to protect all neighborhoods.
NEMiss.News Terry Young at City Board Feb. 2024

New Albany Mayor and Board of Aldermen Address Community Concerns and Approve Key Projects

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The City Board of Aldermen discussed city infrastructure improvements, improved spectator areas at NAHS baseball field and more.
NEMiss.News NA City Board, Nov. 7, 2023

New Albany City Board meeting for November 2023

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City Board transacts monthly business in quick November 7, 2023 meeting.
NEMiss.News New Albany City Board 9-5-23

City Board covers LGW, Main Street & NAFD plans, FY24 budget and more in under 21 minutes

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The City Board of Aldermen sped through a lengthy agenda in 20 minutes.
NEMiss.News Gary Cooper addresses City Board

City Board hears Gary Cooper’s digital sign request, discusses fingerprinting fee, other routine business

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The City Board heard Gary Cooper request a variance to allow a digital sign on Wesson Tate Drive.
NEMiss.News Johnny Payton at City Board March 7, 2023

New Albany aldermen approve zoning change over objection of neighboring property owners

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The City Board settled a zoning disagreement and authorized an auction of surplus departmental property.
NEMiss.News new NALGW building on Main St. opens 12-27-2022

NALGW open for business Tuesday, Dec. 27, in new location

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New Albany Light, Gas and Water's new headquarters building on Main St. opens for business today, December 27, 2022. The NAPD is expected to move to its new quarters in the building sometime early in 2023.
NEMiss.News New Albany Municipal Building nears completion

New Albany’s new Municipal Complex nearly ready for occupancy

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New Albany's new Municipal Building is nearing completion and will soon house the NAPD and NALGW operations. NALGW may be able to move in before the end of 2022.
NEMiss.News Jimmy Dean Whitten at City Board Meeting

Jimmy Dean Whitten thanks aldermen for privilege of serving as police officer

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Jimmy Dean Whitten thanked the board for support during his lengthy treatment for an on-the-job injury, which will prevent his return to work. LGW got unanimous approval for almost $4.9 million for Fred's renovation and new contracts.
NEMiss.News City Board crowd, October 4 ,2022

Those alarmed that parking might be stopped in the middle of Bankhead overflowed the city board meeting room

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Worries that proposed improvements to the downtown shopping district will eliminate New Albany's mid-street parking produced a rare overflow crowd at the October 4 City Board meeting. Downtown businesses fear loss of the 15 or so parking spaces in the middle of Highway 178.