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…
missing man mcquary

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…

Library news & schedule for March 2017

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The Jennie Stephens Smith library had 3457 visitors for the month of February and issued 53 new library cards. The scheduled events for the Coker Speck Auditorium is as follows: March   2    5:45 PM     Girl Scouts March   7   …

Tallahatchie River Players to hold auditions March 6

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New Albany, MS- Monday we will hold auditions, before the group TRP meeting, for a show called "Murder in Rundown Abbey". this will be done as a mock radio show. It is a cast of 8 females and 6 males, with some doubling, teenager and adult roles.…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

Baptist Union County to host free luncheon to educate community about end-of-life issues

NEW ALBANY, MISS., March 2, 2017 – On Thursday, March 23 at noon, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon and discussion, open to the public, which aims to educate attendees about end-of-life issues including life…
New Albany city election

New Albany Chief of Police position now contested in upcoming city election

New Albany, MS- Paul Voyles qualified this morning for Chief of Police in the upcoming city election. He has been with the Police Department since November of 2011.  Mr. Voyles also submitted his resignation letter to the Chief. Voyles…

New Albany police arrest two on major drug charges

The New Albany Police Department (NAPD) arrested two individuals Tuesday night, February 28th, on major drug charges.   Joinell Pryor, Jr., age 42, of Holly Springs and Frances Lavern Randall, age 44, were arrested at a Bratton…
NAPD officers demonstrate tourniquet

NAPD officers use special tourniquets to save two lives

See TV99 video about use of special tourniquets by NAPD officers:  https://vimeo.com/206274503   New Albany  police officers Joe Keaton and Steven Nolan have used special tourniquets to help save two lives in New Albany within recent…
Union County Supervisors

Union County taxpayers save big money on county employee health insurance

New Albany, MS- During the coming year Union County taxpayers will spend $260,198 less for health insurance coverage for county employees than they paid during the last 12 months. It was the first time in at least a dozen years that the county…

NAMS students celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week

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The 6th Grade accelerated math classes at New Albany Middle School celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week with several projects. On Monday, February 13, the math classes treated the cafeteria workers to breakfast. Students set the…
2A Armaments gun shop opens in New Albany

2A Armaments gun shop opens in downtown New Albany

New Albany, MS- About twenty people including public officials, representatives of civic organizations, and downtown business people celebrated the opening of 2A Armaments gun shop, a new downtown retail business on Friday, Feb. 17. Adam…
Terry Young

Guest Opinion: New Albany’s recent leadership has accomplished much

Guest Opinion by Terry R. Young Terry R. Young is a New Albany builder and developer. The thoughts expressed here are his own and we do not necessarily endorse them. However, we do encourage all citizens to be informed about their government's…
Snowflake Ball

The Snowflake Ball: making memories and supporting good causes

New Albany's First Baptist Church was the place to be on Saturday February 25th, as the Pilot Club of New Albany hosted its seventh annual Snowflake Ball.  Girls aged four through  sixth grade got to dress up like princesses and spend the…

Heavy workload has Union Co Jail nearly full, but still room for law breakers

New Albany, MS- Although it's not strictly speaking a hotel, Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards operates the highest capacity facility in the county for lodging people away from home. The week just ending has been a particularly intense one…