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.…

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…

NAES Career Days increase student awareness of potential careers

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On Wednesday, November 15, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  This field trip provided an opportunity for them to gain more awareness about potential careers by…
NAES Powwow

New Albany Elementary School presents Powwow program

Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School presented a Powwow program on Thursday, November 16. Kindergarten students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang "The Indians are Creeping", "Hurray, It's…

NAES fifth graders celebrate “First Thanksgiving”

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Lisa Topper's Kindergarten class at New Albany Elementary School held their "First Thanksgiving Dinner" on Wednesday, November 15. Parents and school administration were invited to attend the event. The students have been learning about our…
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Santa arrives in New Albany, will make other appearances

Santa arrived in New Albany on Monday, November 27th. This year, though he arrived as usual, amidst the traditional Christmas Parade, he did not choose his traditional sleigh and reindeer. Perhaps going for more eco-friendly transportation,…
rough draft of the new sign ordinance

RANT:  At last, a rough draft of the new sign ordinance

A rough draft of the new sign ordinance governing business and other signs in New Albany has been circulated to city officials and others. First Ward Alderman Amy Livingston stated at the city board's regular meeting on Nov. 7 that she, working…
sunday evening fire

Sunday evening fire destroys mobile home on Carlisle Street

A Sunday evening November 26 fire at 606 Carlisle Street, sent firemen and fire engines from two fire stations to battle the blaze. The call came to the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) at 5:35 pm, and a fire engine from NAFD Station One…
community Christmas events

New Albany community Christmas events scheduled for this week

Two community Christmas events will take place this week in New Albany. New Albany's 2017 Christmas Parade will be tomorrow night, Monday November 26th. It will begin at 6:00 PM, and parade participants should be in the line-up by 5:30 PM. Tom…

IM&PC Cares: Benefits of Breastfeeding

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby for the first 6 months. When you add solid foods to your baby’s diet, continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months. There are many reasons why breastfeeding…

Supervisors’ November 20 meeting: Portable buildings, brush clearing

Monday morning the Union County Supervisors approved an ordinance regarding the use of portable buildings for human housing and accepted bids for work on the courthouse windows. However, the first item on the Supervisors' November 20 meeting's…

New Albany Middle School collects tabs for New Haven Center charity project

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New Albany Middle School students collected can tabs to donate to New Haven School. Can tabs are used to pay for utilities for the Ronald McDonald house that houses families with children staying at St. Jude Hospital. New Haven collects…

All invited to hear Mitch Stone sing at Locus Hill Baptist Church

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Locust Hill Baptist Church invites you to a singing featuring gospel and Christmas songs by an outstanding singer, Mitch Stone of Potts Camp, MS. Singing begins at 6:15 pm Sunday night November 26. A love offering will be taken. Everyone…

New Albany gifted students visit Oxford in Faulkner study

The 9th and 10th grade Gifted English classes from New Albany High School visited Oxford on November 9 as part of their Faulkner novel study.   Students began the day with a visit to the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College…