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…

New Stage Theatre Provides Performances for New Albany Schools

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New Stage Theatre, a professional theatre located in Jackson, Mississippi, presented in-school performances of The Selfish Giant and Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad to students in the New Albany School District on February…

NAHS’s Ferrell presents at 2017 At-Risk Youth National Forum

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New Albany, MS- John Ferrell, New Albany High School Assistant Principal and Career & Technical Education Director, served as a presenter at the 2017 At-Risk Youth National Forum.  The forum was sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention…

Naked man hanging in a tree: many facts but no story

New Albany, MS- Following are the known facts as observed and reported by law enforcement and rescue personnel regarding an incident Tuesday afternoon, February 21, near Blue Springs: Emergency rescue personnel and equipment were dispatched…

Guest Opinion: Strong leadership needed to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities

Guest opinion by Bill Robertson. Bill Robertson is a native of New Albany and is a retired businessman whose career around the United States gave him a considerable variety and depth of experience. He ran unsuccessfully for New Albany mayor…
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Republican Women invite public to meeting, February 27

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The Union County Republican Women will meet on Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, New Albany. Club President Sue Morrisson and Founding Member Nancy Frohn will bring us news of their trip to Washington, D.C., for…
investigators at church robbery

New Hope Baptist Church break-in suspect arrested Monday morning/UPDATED

UPDATE  2-20-17 6:30 PM: Chandler Rodgers, age 19, was charged with the break in at New Hope Baptists Church. Sheriff  Jimmy Edwards said Rodgers is not a newcomer to the criminal justice system, and had been charged previously with other…
First Public safety coalition

Mississippi forms first Public Safety Coalition

New Albany's Deputy Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside provided the following information to NAnewsweb.com: Today I proudly announce the FIRST EVER Public Safety Coalition! Created to form one strong voice to represent all aspects of first responders…
New Albany city election

Alderman-at-Large Candidate joins city election slate (2-17)

New Albany, MS-  The most recent to enter the city election field is Larry Dykes. Dykes qualified for Alderman At Large. He lives at 106 Garfield, which is Ward 1. The city election will be held Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017. Candidates for…
Attendees of community meeting regarding superintendent search

Superintendent search consultant holds meetings to take community input

See TV 99 video of superintendent search meeting. Only the first two or three minutes of the meeting are  not included in this video. http://tv99newalbany.com/superintendant-feedback/   A meeting at 6 p.m., Monday night, February…

Agape free clinic sets 3rd annual fundraiser

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The 3rd Annual Valentine Fund Raiser for the Agape free clinic in New Albany is scheduled for February 25th. Agape's Annual Fund Raiser is held in order to provide free healthcare for uninsured people who otherwise cannot afford basic medical…
Highway 15 Cash Express

Emergency responders called out for possible carbon dioxide poisoning

New Albany, MS- A suspected carbon dioxide (CO2) poisoning sent an ambulance and New Albany Fire Department crews to the Cash Express office on Highway 15 late Monday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the site about 5 p.m. Fire…

Museum Moments: “The Battle of Hurricane Creek”

The public is invited to the February 2017 Museum Moments at the Union County Heritage Museum on Thursday, February 16th. Author Melvin McClure, Jr. will discuss his book "The Battle of Hurricane Creek" at noon, following an 11:30 lunch…