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…
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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.…
Tree lighting 2017

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…
Tree lighting 2017

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…
Tree lighting 2017

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…
New Albany Middle School

New Albany Middle School selects Beauties; teachers hold cancer benefit

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The New Albany Middle School Beauty Review was held on October 19.     Pictured l-r: Beauty Eva Aldridge, Beauty Annabelle Johnson, Miss Congeniality Laura Preston Ranager, Beauty Chyolanda Carodine, and Beauty Addi Owen.   New…
Union Co. Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners add five to ranks, elect 2018 officers

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Five individuals became certified master gardeners at the November meeting of the Union County Master Gardeners. These individuals completed their required training hours and done 40 hours of volunteer service. Recent graduates include (l-r)…

Supervisors’ December 4,5: Annual bids and courthouse renovations

Repairs to the 108-year old Union County Courthouse were among the items considered by the county's Board of Supervisors during two meetings this week. Altogether the board dealt with about a dozen agenda items, most of them routine. No issues…
Merry Christmas New Albany

First Baptist Church brings “Merry Christmas New Albany” to downtown

Merry Christmas New Albany, a special evening of music and celebration, will be held December 14th from 5:30 to 8:00 in historic downtown New Albany. The holiday performance will be presented by First Baptist Church's choirs, and will benefit…
2017 Tree of Love

2017 Tree of Love ceremony honors Herbert Morgan

This is the 24th year a Tree of Love has been lighted to honor the volunteers who serve at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. That according to Baptist CEO Walter Grace. Herbert Morgan is the volunteer to whom this year's 2017 Tree…
2017 Christmas at the Museum

2017 Christmas at the Museum: Santa, silhouette artist, scavenger hunt

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Christmas scavenger hunt, Christmas crafts, Mississippi Craftsman Guild silhouette artist and Santa Claus are all part of the Christmas at the Museum celebration this Saturday, December 9,  from 10 – 12 at the museum. The themed trees at…
IM&PC Open House

IM&PC Open House “officially” opens the New Albany clinic’s new building

Though they have actually been seeing patients in their new building since November 1st, New Albany's Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic (IM&PC) held their "Grand Opening" today, Sunday December 3rd. This new clinic building at 118…

The Christmas Story by John Henry Faulk

Steve Patterson, a friend of NAnewsweb.com, sent this reading of John Henry Faulk's Christmas story, one of his favorites, to be shared with our readers. We have heard similar stories from our own family members, now gone; but Mr. Faulk has…

New Albany Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic to host open house

The newly constructed clinic building recently occupied by the Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic of New Albany will be open to the public tomorrow, December 3rd. Drs. Eric Harding and Shane Scott, along with all the IM&PC staff, invite…
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant

ARC Grant benefits New Albany School of Career & Technical Education

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The New Albany School of Career and Technical Education is the recipient of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant award. The total allocation for the grant award is $110,000. ARC funding totals $78,250 with the Mississippi Department…

Maybe it’s just easier to open a can…or hire a lawyer

Went down to the Christmas tree lighting event Thursday evening, Nov. 30, at Cooper Park. Nice, well-attended, family-type party. Among those present were two ladies I've known for several years. Fortunately, I had my lawyer with me, and…
Tree lighting 2017

Community Christmas Tree Lighting 2017 in Cooper Park

An estimated 200 people gathered in New Albany's Cooper Park to participate in the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. On a beautiful, warmish, almost-December evening, the crowd found plenty to enjoy at the tree lighting event, and it was…