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.…

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…

A beautiful Christmas Season coming soon to New Albany

New Albany, MS-  Our beautiful town is gearing up for the coming Christmas season, which will bring new sights and new events-- in addition to old favorites. “Christmas in Flight” Christmas Parade While there had been some talk of moving…

New Albany power failure

At about 6:15 this evening power failed in a section of New Albany. The area was a large swath of east central New Albany, from Camp Ave. on the west and almost to Highway 15 on the east. Apparently, a breaker  failed--due to reasons unknown…

Prohibition – the Bitter end in Mississippi

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New Albany, MS- Mississippi’s Tortured History with Alcohol, and How a New Albanian Stopped the Double Standard, is the topic of this month’s Museum Moments this  Thursday, Oct. 20 at noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. The famous…

“The Addams Family” opening at Cine Theater this Friday

"The Addams Family," the 2016 musical comedy production by the Union County Public Schools, opens Friday, Oct. 21, at the Cine Theater in New Albany. Photos here are from the dress rehearsal Monday night. The annual Union County…
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INVECTIVE: an opinion by Steve Patterson

[su_quote]“Invective: Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.” Oxford Dictionary[/su_quote]   [su_quote]“He is careful of what he reads, for that is what he will write. He is careful of what he is learning, for that is…

New Albany Elementary School receives large STEM grant

NEW ALBANY, MS- New Albany Elementary School (NAES) is the recipient of a $41,410 Rokenbok STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Grant.  This grant purchased Rokenbok STEM Labs and curriculum for grades K-5 as well as 3D printers…

New Albany Lions Club’s Mississippi on Wheels aids charities

New Albany, MS-  the 31st annual Mississippi on Wheels car show, sponsored by the New Albany Lions Club, took over the downtown area Saturday, October 15th in order to raise money for Lions Club charities. It was a beautiful day for walking…

MS Statehood Bicentennial, Pioneer Days being celebrated at museum

New Albany, MS- Beginning on October 13th with a luncheon and a lecture presented by the Department of Archives and History, and continuing until Saturday afternoon, October 15th, the Union County Heritage Museum will host exhibits celebrating…

NAHS to host College Countdown Application Day

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New Albany High School will be hosting a College Countdown Application Day on Tuesday, October 25th where seniors will get assistance from college admissions counselors, community members, school counselors, and other volunteers to complete…

Rain Dance? Eight weeks without rain and counting/EDITED 10-14

New Albany, MS- Edited 10-15-2016:  We are told by Joe Wilson that the final total in his rain gauge in New Albany for Friday October 14th was 1.25 inches. New Albany, MS- Friday, October 14th- This day marked the end of an 8 week dry…

“A dirty, rotten, low-down game”

New Albany, MS- Saturday afternoon I attended the ribbon cutting for the opening of the "Trump for President" headquarters here in New Albany. In spite of the uproar that started a day earlier over a recording of Trump's lewd and juvenile…

EXCEL By 5 Career Expo invites young students

New Albany, MS- EXCEL By 5/New Albany-Union County is planning a "career expo" for our city and county's youngest students. The event will be held at the Union County Fairgrounds on October 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for 4 and 5-year-old…