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…
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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.…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market

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…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market

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…
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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 Haven Center

Annual New Haven Center fish fry enjoyed by many supporters

Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s prevailed for the annual New Haven Center Fish Fry, Wednesday, May 17th. About 200 people attended the noon time event on Garfield Street, which was held under a tent and a permanent…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market

Blue Springs rail crossing on Hwy. 9 in Union County to close for repairs

WHO:               The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHAT:             BNSF Railroad will close the railroad crossing at Highway 9 in Blue Springs in Union County. A detour route will be in place…

New Albany High School students inducted into National Honor Society

The New Albany High School chapter of National Honor Society inducted nineteen new members on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the highest honors awarded to a high school student. The New Albany…
New Albany Elementary

New Albany Elementary School celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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On Friday, May 5th, the EL students grades K-2 at New Albany Elementary performed for their peers and parents in a special Cinco de Mayo program. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army at Puebla in 1862. The school event…

Second accident in two day slows I-22 traffic UPDATED: 8:05 PM

UPDATED: 8:05 PM: Fast, well coordinated action by the Union County Wrecker Service and the New Albany Police Department had the wrecked  truck towed away and traffic on I-22 back to normal within an hour of the time of the accident. The…

Local fire departments involved in remedying I-22 chemical spill

Local fire departments got some unexpected on-the-job training yesterday, May 10th, as a result of their participation in the clearing up of a chemical spill on I-22. New Albany Fire Chief Steve Coker, who is also Union County fire commissioner,…

19th Annual William Faulkner Literary Contest entry deadline drawing near

If you have been told you have "a way with words"  you may wish to consider entering the 2017 William Faulkner Literary Contest. Entries are accepted in several categories, there is no entry fee, and over $5000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Entries…

Kiwanis club scholarships

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May 9, 2017, Kiwanis Club of New Albany awarded scholarships to 10 Union County and New Albany High School seniors. Front Row: J Pullman, Kiwanis VP; Heather Smith, Myrtle; Joanna Moffitt, Myrtle; Pierre Lenoir, New Albany;  Paige Hall,…

Morning’s hydrogen peroxide spill still slowing I-22 traffic, now 12 hours and counting.                                  

UPDATED: 7:00 pm 5-10-17:  At 12 hours and counting from this morning's hydrogen peroxide spill on I-22, clean-up operations are still underway  near mile marker 59. One east bound lane of I-22 is now open, but both westbound lanes remain…

Mayoral candidates interviewed on TV99 New Albany’s Local Talk

Bill Gault, of the local access TV99 television station, interviews the two mayoral candidates in the upcoming New Albany Municipal election on TV99's Local Talk. One of these men is our next mayor; click the link below to hear his thoughts…
Bike Month

Bike Month focuses on biking in Mississippi

New Albany is all about biking, with increasing numbers of locals and tourists taking to the streets and trails in our area. But do you know the rules of the road for bikers? Are you sometimes confused by bicycle paths? Check out this information…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market

Farmers’ Market and BNA Bank roll out “Produce Power”

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New Albany's Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market and BNA Bank are working together to sponsor a new program this summer called Produce Power. They are giving $5 tokens to be exchanged for fresh produce to every fourth grader in the city and…