Tag Archive for: New Albany MS

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

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 MS two car accident 1-2-2020

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…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

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…
New Albany Tree falls during thunderstorm

Local emergency crews respond quickly to weather emergency

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Wind from an afternoon thunderstorm sent a tree crashing onto a house on Ridgeland Circle about 3:30 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Emergency crews from the New Albany fire, police and utility departments responded to the scene. Although the…
New Albany MS Ideology in the extreme

Opinion: “After me, you come first”

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New Albany, MS - Government, whether local, state or federal, is responsible for using its citizens' funds appropriately to perform its constitutional duties. Through manipulation of these public duties, pockets are lined and power is gained…
New Albany MS Mitias Orthopaedics whistleblower law suit

MS Northern Dist. Attorney joins civil suit against Mitias Orthopaedics of New Albany

New Albany, MS - The United States Department of Justice has intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit filed against New Albany-based Mitias Orthopaedics, which allegedly submitted false claims for injectable knee devices. Below is the statement…
New Albany MS switching parties

Switching parties: Notches on the pistol?

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  New Albany, MS - At least half a dozen local elected officials have said in recent days that they will  be switching parties, leaving the Democrats and joining the Republicans. The officials who are making the switch are friends…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Union deputies arrest three for drugs, domestic violence

By Hank Wiesner NEW ALBANY, MS -- The Union County Sheriff’s Department arrested three people on drug and domestic violence charges in two unrelated cases over the weekend, authorities said this week. Capsule summaries of each case: --Christopher…
New Albany MS NEMCC Field of Dreams

NEMCC baseball program to begin first season at Field of Dreams

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BOONEVILLE, Miss., January 16, 2020  - The Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball program is treating its fans to plenty of games at the brand new “Field of Dreams” complex this spring. The Tigers will host 28 total games at…
New Albany MS Union Co. Heritage Museum

First 2020 Museum Moments celebrates 24 years of “Forward Together”

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New Albany, MS- The first Museum Moments of January 2020 will feature a look into the past of the 24 Forward Together newspaper special issues which began in 1971 and continued for 24 years. These issues have served a first rough draft of the…

Authorities: New Albany man beat victim with baseball bat

By: Hank Wiesner   NEW ALBANY MS -- A New Albany man is charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence/simple assault after a man was beaten with a baseball bat at a Campbell Community residence on Miss. Hwy. 30 early Wednesday…
New Albany MS Frohns win beautification award

Frohn home and lawn receives City Beautification Award

The 808 Oxford Loop home and lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Frohn received the winter quarter Beautification Award from the City of New Albany. Jill and Eric Frohn received the award Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8 at their home. The City of New…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

Official information released in December chase and shooting death

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Press Release Third Circuit District Attorney Office   RE: Officer involved shooting, December 31, 2019, Tippah County   Around 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Benton County Deputies were involved in pursuit of a suspect…
New Albany MS Damaged vehicle in 1-6-2020 MVA

Monday evening accident sends one to hospital

According to New Albany Deputy Fire Chief Mark Whiteside, New Albany Police Department and Fire/Rescue responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle accident with entrapment Monday evening Jan. 6th, at the intersection of West Bankhead and Munsford. Upon…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

Two car accident on Highway 15, 1-2-2020/UPDATED

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UPDATED:  1-2-1010 8:02 pm:  According to NAFD Deputy Chief Mark Whiteside: "In the two car motor vehicle accident on Hwy 15 South in front of George's, both vehicles had heavy front end damage. "One patient was transported by ambulance,…