Tag Archive for: New Albany MS
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…
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.…
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…
New Albany Garden Club Poetry Contest Winners
Community, SchoolsNew Albany, Miss., April, 2019 -The New Albany Garden Club recently hosted a poetry contest.
Tracy Vainisi, garden club member and New Albany Middle School Young Gardener sponsor, offered the contest to 6th through 8th grade students. Students…
R J Lee to discuss “Grand Slam Murders” at Luncheon with Books
Community, OrganizationsTuesday April 16, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany.
This Luncheon with Books should be of particular interest to bridge players and lovers of cozy* mysteries. R.J. Lee will discuss his novel…
2019 New Albany Passion Play “I Believe” at First Baptist
Community, OrganizationsThe 2019 New Albany Passion Play, “I Believe,” will have performances Palm Sunday weekend, on Friday, April 12th, Saturday, April 13th, and Sunday, April 14th at 7 o’clock p.m. each evening. Performances will be at First Baptist Church,…
NAES Employee of the Month for March 2019
Community, SchoolsThe New Albany Elementary School Employee of the Month for March is Hattie McKenzie.
Ms. Hattie happily greets faculty, staff and students with a huge smile and cheerful greeting each day. She serves as a kindergarten teacher assistant and…
USA Dance enjoyed “Dancing into Spring” at the Home & Garden Show
OrganizationsOn Saturday, April 5th, five members of the USA Dance Northeast Mississippi Chapter experienced the New Albany Home and Garden Club Show in Downtown New Albany. What a fantastic event! There was live music, good food and of course lots of information…
Pedestrian killed at Hwy 15 and Hwy 30 intersection (re-Posted)
General NewsA pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle at about 10:45 pm, Tuesday evening, April 2.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 30 East.
New Albany Police Department (NAPD) Chief Chris Roberson said NAPD officers…
County board 1 April 2019: Pit bulls, politics and public money
Government & PoliticsCounty Board 1 April 2019:
The lead-off item at the Monday meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors was a complaint about a dog. The animal is said to be menacing a rural neighborhood.
Susan Brockway said her family lives north…
Walter Johnson celebrates 89th birthday having dinner with friends.
PeopleFormer New Albany Mayor Walter Johnson celebrated his 89th birthday Saturday evening, March 30, having dinner with friends at a New Albany restaurant.
Johnson served three terms as New Albany mayor in the 1980s and 1990s, and served as alderman-at-large…
New Albany High School offers dozens of student internship opportunities
EconomyNew Albany, MS- Juniors and Seniors at New Albany High School (NAHS) are being provided opportunities that have the potential to open doors for their future careers. NAHS has worked to create summer internship programs for twenty-four students.
On…
Good turnout for ballroom dancing “get acquainted” party on cold, rainy night
OrganizationsCold rainy weather did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm or the turnout for a ballroom dancing "get acquainted" party, Saturday, April 30, in downtown New Albany.
The Northeast MS Chapter #6125 of USA Dance held its get acquainted party…
New Albany High School Art Exhibit 2019
Community, SchoolsThe 2019 Art Exhibit by New Albany High School students opens Monday, April 1, 2019.
The public is invited to attend the opening on April 1st, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Union County Heritage Museum, at 114 Cleveland St. in New Albany. The…