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.…
Union County Student art

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…
Union County Student art

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…
Union County Student art

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…
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Two NAES teachers attain National Board Certification

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At the May School Board Meeting, the New Albany School Board presented commendations to Christy Littlejohn and Robin Willis for attaining National Board Certification during the fall semester. Both teach first grade at New Albany Elementary…
car thief captured

New Albany Police identify alleged car thief currently being sought

New Albany Police Department (NAPD) officers believe they have identified the alleged car thief who stole an automobile Monday morning at a local convenience store. NAPD Chief Chris Robertson said evidence shows that William Zackery Boseman…

New Albany High School seniors return to where it all began

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New Albany High School seniors, wearing their graduation caps and gowns, high-five and visit with New Albany Elementary School students during the Senior Walk on Monday afternoon, May 14. Most of the graduating seniors were once students at…

Billy Brewer: A tribute to My Friend, by Steve Patterson

When Billy Brewer was fired as Ole Miss football coach in 1994, he needed only a few months of continued state service to collect his retirement. I was serving as State Auditor, so I called my old friend and said, “Coach, don’t worry. You…

New Albany High School ACT 30+ Clubs adds two members

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Hayes Richey and Madison Cotten on May 9 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club. Melanie…
Union County Student art

New Albany police seeking help finding stolen auto

New Albany Police Department (NAPD) officers are seeking help in finding an automobile taken early Monday morning from a local convenience store. NAPD Chief Chris Robertson told NAnewsweb.com that a 2014 Kia Optima was left running by…
pin oaks

How the pin oaks ended up along Park Plaza Drive

Early this year the New Albany City Beautification Committee ordered 150 Pin Oak trees from a nursery in Tennessee. The intent was to plant them on both sides of Bankhead Street between the Tallahatchie River and Highway 30. Members of the…
Baptist Union County Baby Fair

Baptist Union County baby fair helps prepare moms-to-be

For over 20 years, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County's Baby Fair has been helping expectant mothers make the best possible choices. By bringing moms together with local experts and helpful information on the topic of babies, Baptist hopes…
Piominko: Chickasaw Leader

History of Chickasaw Homeland topic of Union Co. Historical Society annual meeting

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Interesting discoveries of the Chickasaw Homeland is the topic of the Union County Historical Society is set for Friday, May 18, 12 noon at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Mitch Caver, from Baldwyn, MS, is the guest speaker.…
Cancer Center Relay for Life 2018

Union County supports cancer patients via Relay for Life 2018 participation

By making monetary donations, by participation in events or both, many hundreds of Union County residents participated in this year's Relay for Life 2018 program. New Albany is one of 5,000 communities in the United States and around…
Congressman Trent Kelly award

Congressman Trent Kelly receives Boy Scouts award

U. S. Congressman Trent Kelly, who represents Mississippi's First Congressional District, has been honored as the 2018 Distinguished Citizen by the Yocona Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. An Eagle Scout himself and a long-time supporter…
Union County Student art

Union County Student Art Exhibit now at Heritage Museum

More than 100 pieces of artwork created by Union County students are on exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany through May 16, 2018. Sculpture, hyperrealism, ceramics, water-color, acrylic, pen and ink, prints, multi media,…