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…

Ancient species causes New Albany power failure  

New Albany, MS- The power blackout that put half of New Albany in the dark, Friday night, Sept. 2, was caused by an animal species 25-million years old. A few minutes before 8 p.m. Friday night, the eastern half of New Albany and a large…

New Albany High School Homecoming Court, schedule announced

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School has announced its 2016 Homecoming Court, as well as the schedule of events for Homecoming Week.      2016 NAHS Homecoming Court SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the week of September 12 at New Albany High…

Myrtle writer to sign his World War II book at museum, September 9th

New Albany, MS- World War II experiences and memories reflect such intensity of the dark hours of human drama, and those of Murray Coffey from Myrtle, Mississippi, are no exception. In the midst of some of those darkest hours, such as the…

MDOT’s travel assistance resources are helpful, free

 New Albany, MS – Mississippi Department of Transportation has provided this information for those traveling MS highways. While this article is directed toward fall activities, this information is good to know in highway emergencies and…

Baptist health systems based in Memphis and Jackson announce collaboration discussions

New Albany, MS-  Baptist Memorial Health Care (Memphis, TN) and Mississippi Baptist Health Systems (Jackson, MS) consider Merging Operations. NAnewsweb.com received the following information on the afternoon of September 1, 2016, from Baptist…

Man killed on I-22 at Carter Avenue overpass construction site/UPDATED

UPDATED 7:00 PM, 9-1-16: Information from the New Albany Police Department has identified the man killed in an accident at the I-22 construction site on the Carter Avenue overpass (Downtown bridge). Larry Pettigo, 67, of Baldwyn, MS, died after…
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It will take more than good intentions to pave this hellish road

New Albany, MS- Our story last week about the poor condition of the main access road to Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County drew a great deal of attention and comment. Somewhat to our surprise, not a single person we heard from disagreed…

Crime stories updates

New Albany, MS- NAnewsweb.com has received additional information about two local crime stories posted within the last several days: ARMED ROBBERY OF TRIO SALES: Two additional persons have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery…

New Albany students prepare for MS BEST Robotics competition

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  New Albany, MS- Several students from both New Albany Middle School and New Albany High School will be meeting over the next five weeks, during and after school, to prepare for the MS BEST Robotics competition. Students will work as a…

SkyWatcher alert for Saturday, August 27, 2016

With local skies in the New Albany area forecast to be "mostly clear" tomorrow evening, local skywatchers have a good chance of seeing a significant cosmic event. Just before sunset, Venus and Jupiter will be visible low in the western horizon.…

Community Rummage Sale to benefit area Humane Society

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The Union County Humane Society is having a Community Rummage Sale September 3rd, 7 am to 2 pm at the Old Bankhead Flower Shop parking lot on Hwy 15. All proceeds go to our non-profit to help with vet expenses and to go towards our building…

Louisiana relief truck

New Albany, MS- Editor's note: NAnewsweb.com received this information from one of the sponsors of the Union County effort to fill a truck with needed supplies for the flood victims of Southeast Louisiana. The people of Union County gave generously…