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.…
school bond election

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…
school bond election

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…
school bond election

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…
City board Oct 2, 2018

City Board 2 Oct. 2018: natural gas service, water & sewers, welcome center

The New Albany Board of Aldermen has approved the sale of revenue bonds to finance expanding city natural gas service into rural areas west of the city. The decision came at the board's Tuesday evening, Oct. 2 meeting. Expansion of natural…
county board 1 Oct. 2018

County board 1 Oct. 2018: Quick meeting handles routine business

County Board 1 Oct. 2018 - The Union County Board of Supervisors handled routine business in a 25-minute meeting, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The board approved its September meeting minutes and payment of invoices from vendors and suppliers for…
Michael Erby

New Albany School District further commits to school safety

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The New Albany School District (NASD) is making a bold commitment to continued safety and security in its schools. This past summer, Superintendent of Schools Lance Evans worked closely with Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police…
Faulkner events at Riverfest

Friday’s special Faulkner events at the Tallahatchie Riverfest

New Albany, MS- Friday September 28, the first day of New Albany's annual Tallahatchie Riverfest, held two special  William Faulkner events that honor the famous author.  The annual Faulkner Literary Fest has been underway for the past several…
Lance Evans

Open Letter of Thanks from Superintendent Lance Evans

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Thank you, New Albany! On September 25, you said “yes” to our students and our school district. You said “yes” to public education. Parents, community members, and school staff said “yes” to a continued partnership as we “prepare…
2018 candidate forum

Republican Women Club hosted judicial candidates 

Five judicial candidates spoke Monday night, Sept. 24, at the monthly meeting of the Union County Republican Women's Club (UCRW). Club President Sue Morrisson presided at that the meeting in circuit court room at the Union County Courthouse.…
medicinal plant workshop

Medicinal plant workshop to be at museum, Oct. 2

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A Medicinal Plant Workshop will be held at the Union County  Heritage Museum on October 2, 2018.  Learn to prepare and use -Herbs, Tinctures, Salves and Teas.  The workshop begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.  and the cost is $45 and class…

Rant: Where are the thinking adults in the Ed Meek judgement contest?

It would have been hard to be in north Mississippi during the past week without being aware of the shameful mess at the University of Mississippi. It has been a wild, volcanic spew of words, accusations, and a rush to judgment regarding two…

Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events

The 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…
Faulkner art exhibit

Faulkner, Folk Art & More Exhibit opens Friday 9/28

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The Faulkner Folk Art and More Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum Friday, September 28th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This is as annual juried exhibit of art work from regional artists who have entered pieces inspired by the annual…

Author who “gets” Mississippi featured at Faulkner Awards Luncheon

An outsider, an Englishman no less, who really "gets it" about Mississippi will speak at the annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, Thursday, September 28. Richard Grant, author of the non-fiction best seller, Dispatches From Pluto, Lost and…
school bond election

The voters have spoken in the New Albany school bond election

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Voters who live in the New Albany School Dictrict boundaries voted in a special election today to determine whether to approve an $8.5-million bond issue. By an overwhelming percentage of votes, the bond issue was approved. Only 14.33% of…