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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…
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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…
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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.…
Telehealth Medicine

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…
Telehealth Medicine

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…
Telehealth Medicine

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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City Board 5-1-18: Contentious discussion of sign ordinance commenting plans

City Board 5-1-18:  The New Albany city board intends to limit each speaker to just five minutes during a June hearing about the new sign ordinance. During its Tuesday, May 1st meeting, the Board of Aldermen set a hearing on the long-awaited…
Sen. Roger Wicker UCDA annual meeting

UCDA members honor Pennebaker, hear Wicker at annual dinner

More than a hundred people attended the annual dinner meeting of the Union County Development Association (UCDA), Monday night, April 30. U. S. Senator Roger Wicker was the guest speaker for the event held at the cafeteria of New Albany Middle…

Emergency trauma kits project to be discussed at press conference

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On Monday, April 30, at 10:45 in the Magnolia Civic Center, there will be a Press Conference to present information about the Emergency Trauma Kits which is a joint project of the Pilot Club of New Albany, Baptist Union County Memorial Hospital,…

New Albany High School has 16 MHSAA scholar teams

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Sixteen of New Albany High School’s varsity teams have earned “scholar team” designation from the Mississippi High School Activities Association with a composite GPA of 3.0 or higher. “We are extremely proud of all of these programs…

Union County Literacy Council to meet May 1

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The Union County Literacy Council will have its general meeting on Tuesday, May 1, at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Union County Library. Hanna Basil, a fourth grade teacher at NA Elementary will be the speaker. The public is…
New Albany Middle School (NAMS)

NAMS students win state-wide honors for art, choir

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Bella Jeter, a 7th grade student at New Albany Middle School, placed first in the middle school division of the College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. Bella was awarded a $529 MACS scholarship. She is pictured with State Treasurer Lynn Fitch…
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New Albany Main Street receives 2018 national accreditation

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New Albany Main Street Association has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating…

Felony arrests, arraignments for those indicted by Union County Grand Jury

Felony arrests and arraignments continue for those indicted this month by the Union County Grand Jury. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford has released a list of those arraigned thus far on felony charges that resulted from indictments…
Sign ordinance near final draft

We may be at the end of the beginning for a new sign ordinance

This may be the "end of the beginning" of the work to draft a new ordinance regulating signs in New Albany. Monday, April 23, a friend at city hall furnished NAnewsweb.com with what is characterized as a "near final draft" of the proposed new…
Mediterranean diet

IMPC Cares: The Mediterranean Diet: Heart Healthy Food Your Stomach Will Love!

  Typically, the Mediterranean diet is used as the Gold Standard diet for those seeking to improve their heart health. By heart health, we mean lowering your “bad” LDL cholesterol, improving blood pressure and decreasing risk…

New Albany students win awards at state HOSA and FBLA competitions

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Students from the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education participated and competed in the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Jackson March 21-23. HOSA is the student organization for future health professionals. Pictured…
Telehealth Medicine

Baptist Union County introduces life-saving telehealth medicine

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is part of a growing trend that is changing the basic idea of care delivery through the addition of telehealth services. A new field of medicine, telehealth offers innovative, life-saving practices for…