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…

Five area Boy Scouts earn Eagle

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Luke Bolen, Lewis Creekmore, John Davis, Eli Parks, and Tucker Shannon, members of First United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop #17 have earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. These young men were honored…

Pouring “ahun” in New Albany

New Albany, MS- Ahun? What is ahun -- A-H-U-N ? More than a few first-time readers of William Faulkner, especially those not from the American South, have gone in vain to their dictionaries to find the word. No luck. Not even in the big…

Ollie Otter Teaches NAES Children to Buckle Up

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New Albany, MS- Children at New Albany Elementary School now know about Mississippi’s booster seat law after a visit from a delightful furry mascot named Ollie Otter.  The law requires that children ages 4 – 7 must be in booster seats if…

NAES launches Recycling Wednesdays program

New Albany, MS- In collaboration with Recycle New Albany, New Albany Elementary School launched its Recycling Wednesdays program last week. Representatives from Recycle New Albany, Amy Livingston and Amy Whiteside, met with New…

Tallahatchie River Players to hold “A Christmas Carol” auditions

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The Tallahatchie River players will be holding auditions for a production of A Christmas Carol. A variety of parts need to be filled, so, if you have an interest in participating, plan to attend Sunday's auditions. Production dates are November…

NAES Kindergarten celebrated Grandparents’ Day September 9th

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Kindergarteners and their grandparents share Grandparents' Day Breakfast at New Albany Elementary School. This is part of Grandparents' Day celebration,  September 9th, 2016. Grandparents Day at NAES September 9th (click to enlarge…

NAHS Bulldog signs to play softball with Blue Mountain College

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NAHS Bulldog softball player, Kaitlyn Cavender, signed to play with Blue Mountain College on September 20.     Pictured front row l-r:   Lauren Hale, Julie Cavender, Kaitlyn Cavender, Lane Cavender, Tracy Cavender; back…

Ceremony dedicates Cooper Park Clock, gifted to City of New Albany, Main St. Association/UPDATED 9-28

New Albany, MS- CORRECTION:  City has no lease on Cooper Park There was an error of fact in a story we posted Wednesday, September 21, about the new clock that had been  installed in Cooper Park: Based on information received from a…

“Bespoke” to showcase furnishings, art, expanded lifestyle choices

New Albany, MS- Bespoke, at 315 Camp Street along the Tanglefoot Trail in New Albany, MS, is open for business. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. The location will be a showcase for Micha Foster's custom lighting and…

Tallahatchie River Run to be Saturday, September 24th

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One of Mississippi's most popular runs, the 27th BNA Tallahatchie River Run will take place Saturday, September 24th. Races will begin in front of BNA Bank at 133 East Bankhead St.     The 5K run is a challenging race/walk…

Presley to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Solar Facility in Union County

New Albany, MS-  Nettleton, Mississippi (September 13, 2016) – Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced today that he will hold a public hearing regarding the instillation of a solar facility in Union County. The…

Lena Grove and  John Steele Davis

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New Albany, MS- Lena Grove, pregnant, had walked from Alabama to Mississippi, a hundred miles or more, in summer heat: "She carried a palm leaf fan and a small bundle tied neatly in a bandanna handkerchief. It contained among other things…