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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.…

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…

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…

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…
Patriotic Christmas tree

Family Clinic of New Albany’s patriotic Christmas tree, a 17 year tradition

When certain tragedies occur, people tend to remember exactly where they were at the very moment they learned of the news. People can recall precise details, about moments in history such as when JFK was assassinated, when they learned of Elvis’…
Rowan Family Dentistry open house

Rowan Family Dentistry holds ribbon-cutting, open house at new facility

Rowan Family Dentistry hosted an "open house" Friday, Dec. 15, at its new 11,000 square foot facility at 730 Coulter Drive in New Albany. New Albany Mayor, Tim Kent, did the honors in a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by about 60 individuals.…
2017 Dean Provence Grants

Dean Provence Endowment Grant Winners Announced

The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling nearly $12,800 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the awards, this…

Fun activities at NAES teach health, safety, personal responsibility

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FIELD DAY AT NAES (Click to enlarge/download photos) Fall Field Day was held at New Albany Elementary School on Tuesday, October 31.  The day was planned as an opportunity for students to have fun, be active, and learn about safety. Field…
behavior near C-Spire nets arrest

Miscreants’ behavior invite their own arrests, but night’s crimes unsolved

Three unrelated incidents overnight Monday (Dec. 11-12) resulted in two high-speed chases and two arrests by the New Albany Police Department (NAPD). The first incident began at around 9 PM Monday evening, when somebody reported having seen…

Rev. Tim Prather will discuss “Hidden Christmas” at Luncheon with Books

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Tuesday, December 19, at noon at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Reverend Tim Prather, pastor at First United Methodist Church, will discuss Tim Keller's Hidden Christmas. Amazon says that "Tim Keller takes readers on an…

Second truck accident on Hwy. 30 in two days causes serious injury

A collision in New Albany between a pickup truck and a semi-trailer truck early Sunday evening caused serious injuries to the pickup driver. The crash on Highway 30 near its intersection with Martintown Road occurred at about 6:00 pm. According…

2017 Christmas at the Museum brings family fun

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The 2017 Christmas at the Museum event filled the Union County Heritage Museum with children, their parents and others who stopped by to enjoy the holiday activities. Specially decorated trees were part of a museum scavenger hunt, and there…
Highway 30 wreck

Truck overturns on Highway 30 West, completely blocks traffic/Updated

UPDATED 5:55 PM: NAnewsweb.com has been informed by officials that, at this time, one lane of Highway 30 is open to traffic at the scene of the accident. Both east bound and west bound traffic are moving by alternating use of the open lane.    Original…

New Albany Garden Club plants love of gardening in NAES students

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The New Albany Garden Club recently sponsored the "Let It Grow" Poetry Contest at New Albany Elementary School. Glen Reeder's and Ninabeth Capaning's EXCEL students participated in the contest. First place poems will be submitted to the state…
New Albany, MS Tanglefoot Trail Arch

City Board December 5: City planner and public restrooms discussed

The qualifications of a strategic planner and locating public restrooms downtown were among the matters discussed at the City Board December 5 meeting. First Ward Alderwoman Amy Livingston moved to create a "request for qualifications" for…

NAHS Journalism projects will benefit three local organizations

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The Journalism Class at New Albany High School will be doing group projects for their semester exam. These group projects will benefit our community. Each group will create a high-quality, professional commercial for one community organization…