Tag Archive for: New Albany MS
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…
NAMS Cheerleaders Perform in Thanksgiving Parade at Disney World
SchoolsLogan Lee Robertson, Addi Owen, Sarah Robbins, and Caroline Renfrow from New Albany Middle School in New Albany, Mississippi joined more than 800 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented…
NAES First Semester Employee of the Month
Community, SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School's First Semester Employee of the Month is Glen Reeder.
In addition to teaching his EXCEL classes, you can find Mr. Glen assisting with numerous campus beautification projects, helping to coordinate the school…
Luncheon with Books to hear discussion of early Southeast Indians
Community, OrganizationsMaury E. Miller III will discuss his book Remnants of America's Southeast Aboriginals Tuesday, January 15, at the New Albany Library's Luncheon with Books.
Mr. Miller graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Earth Science from the…
NAES Kicks Off School Garden Grant Project
Community, SchoolsA formal groundbreaking ceremony was held at New Albany Elementary School (NAES) on Monday, December 17 to kick off the School Garden Project at the school. Several community members and school officials attended the ceremony to show support…
Presley to host first event on “Hire Mississippi” tour in Union County
Government & Politics
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will host an event in Union County to allow businesses to sign up to do work with the state’s largest utilities. The Hire Mississippi event will take place Monday, January…
Hawk temporarily closes New Albany Walmart
General NewsBusiness at the New Albany location of the world's largest retailer was closed down Wednesday afternoon by an invader that weighed less than four pounds.
Numerous public safety officers in at least six official vehicles responded to the threat…
NAHS runner signs with Blue Mountain College
Community, SchoolsNew Albany Bulldog Runner Maria Favela (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as she signs to run cross-country for Blue Mountain College on Friday, December 14.
NAES December Employee of the Month
Community, SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for December is Vickie Baker. Coworkers state that she always goes above and beyond to help teachers and students. She helps everyone - not just her assigned hallway. She gives encouraging…
Recent additions to the ACT 30+ Club at NAHS
Community, SchoolsNew Albany High School students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the ACT 30+ Club.
ACT 30+ Club t-shirts were presented to Maggie Jo Everett and Jill Gafford on December 5 for their…
New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee winners
Community, SchoolsThe New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, November 29. The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee.
Pictured are l-r: Victoria Rutherford, 1st Place; Christian Fonseca, 2nd Place; and Landon Hall, 3rd…
New Albany Middle School students achieve perfect MAPP scores
Community, SchoolsSeveral students at New Albany Middle School were recently recognized for their perfect scores on 2017-18 MAAP Mathematics 6th or 7th grade state assessments:
Front Row L to R: Sylvia Chen, Julianne Littlejohn, Fernanda Romero, Summer…
Many enjoy Community Holiday Dinner despite dreary weather
HappeningsAlthough the weather was rainy and cold, an estimated 1,400 people enjoyed the Community Holiday Dinner, Saturday, Dec. 15, in New Albany.
This was the seventh year for the Christmas season Community Dinner, at which free meals are served…