Tag Archive for: New Albany Main Street Assn.
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…
Main Street to host M PARTNER webinar at the museum
Community, OrganizationsWednesday, October 17th, New Albany Main Street will host MPARTNER* and Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) at a business forum webinar that will take place at the Heritage Museum. The M PARTNER webinar will be centered around highlighting…
Organizers solicit public input for 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest
Community, OrganizationsThe New Albany Main Street & Community Development offices will be open late on Monday, October 22 and Thursday, October 25 to anyone who would like to share their planning ideas for the 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest.
These two evenings…
Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events
HappeningsThe New Albany Main Street Association announced location changes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, of several of this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Main Street had previously announced that several events would be held on the lawn…
Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29
TourismFriday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest
Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues. See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers.
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Classic American cars to cruise New Albany Friday evening
HappeningsIf the sound of purring engines and shiny chrome gets your heart racing, then Friday’s “Nifty 50s/60s Night” in historic, downtown New Albany is the place to be.
“The event idea was pitched to us a few weeks ago by local farmers’…
Pedaling for Hope ride draws cyclers and cooler weather
Health & WellnessOne hundred cyclists, riding various cycle types, departed the Tanglefoot trailhead plaza on the morning of August 18, joining the Pedaling for Hope ride.
The event was put together by the New Albany Main Street…
Pedaling for Hope bike ride to be August 18
HappeningsThe second annual Pedaling for Hope bike ride will be Saturday, August 18, 2018.
Registration will start at 7AM at the Trailhead in New Albany at 100 E. Bankhead Street with the race beginning at 8:00 AM. This is a partnership between New…
Riverfest artwork selected by Main Street Association
LeisureThe New Albany Main Street Association is excited to announce that artwork has been chosen to represent the 2018 Tallahatchie Riverfest. Several students from the Union County School District submitted pieces for review by the Riverfest Committee.
The…
Main Street Back to School Shopping This Weekend
Community, OrganizationsThe New Albany Main Street Association and their Downtown & Around retail stores invite everyone to come on out for back-to-school shopping. Store owners will be offering a variety of specials throughout the weekend. Some of the member retailers…
New Albany Main Street receives 2018 national accreditation
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany Main Street Association has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating…
New Albany, University of MS announce Community Development pilot program
EconomyAn important announcement regarding community development in New Albany will be made at 10 a.m., Monday, March 15, at the Magnolia Civic Center.
Billye Jean Stroud, the city's Community Development and Main Street Director, invites the public…
New Albany 2017 Holiday Open House: “Soon it will be Christmas Day!”
EconomyNew Albany's 2017 Holiday Open House got the holiday season off to a rousing start today, (Sunday November 12). Stores, sidewalk benches, plaza tables and parking spaces were filled with hundreds of people enjoying the Christmas decorations,…