Tag Archive for: New Albany MS
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
2017 Freedom Fest delivers fun, food, music despite weather challenges
Tourism
Although Friday night's street dance was knocked out by rain, Saturday's 2017 Freedom Fest events enjoyed good weather and good attendance.
Under partly cloudy skies and temperatures about 80 degrees with low humidity, festival…
SCORE to host free management seminar for small business owners
Community, OrganizationsA free seminar in New Albany on Wednesday, June 28th, will give small business owners the opportunity to learn more about human resource management.
Northeast Mississippi SCORE will host the one hour seminar at the Magnolia Civic Center in…
New opioid use policy implemented in ER at Baptist Union County
Health & Wellness
To help combat the rising risk of an opioid epidemic in Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is changing the way it dispenses narcotic pain medicine to patients in the hospital’s emergency room. Starting June 19,…
How to help the Mississippi PSC track down illegal telemarketers
Government & PoliticsNAnewsweb.com would like for its readers to consider contacting the office of MS Northern District Public Services Commissioner, Brandon Presley, about illegal telemarketers' calls. They need specific information from the public that will assist…
Museum Madness strikes New Albany at Union Co. Heritage Museum
LeisureAs part of the state’s Bicentennial Celebration, today’s (June 20th) Museum Madness at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany, will host the very large floor map from Mississippi Geographic Alliance, which is part of the National…
Cagle receives Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS
Community, SchoolsSam Cagle was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 19, 2017. The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college in…
Holly Webb appointed deputy circuit clerk for Union County
Government & PoliticsUnion County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford has appointed a new deputy circuit clerk in her office.
Holly Webb has been appointed to replace Lauren Hatton, who resigned to take private sector employment.
Webb is a graduate of North Pontotoc…
Pictorial: 2017 Union Co. Relay for Life honors survivors, raises funds
Health & WellnessRelay For Life is a community based fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Each year, more than 5,000 events take place in over twenty countries.
The money raised through Relay events helps the American Cancer Society's mission…
More arts, new events added to New Albany Freedom Fest
TourismAccording to organizers, New Albany’s Freedom Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 24, will have more arts this year than last. So far, around fifty vendors have registered to sell items like handmade jewelry, soaps and furniture, rustic…
East Union competes in National TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge
SchoolsJackson, Miss. – Six student teams from Mississippi recently competed in the National Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge at the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Spring…
NAHS Passionate People series to focus on variety of interests
Community, SchoolsThis summer New Albany High School planned sessions entitled "Passionate People" as part of its 21st Century Community Learning Center's summer programming. Through this youth development and character education series, middle and high school…
Tupelo novelist to speak at June Luncheon With Books
Community, OrganizationsTuesday, June 20, Luncheon With Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany will feature Tupelo author Jacquelyn Allen. She will review her novel, Zookymoon. In the book Ms Allen describes the fun stories of Tupelo's Dan Matthews…