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…

Supervisors discuss increased work needed on Co. Road 46 bridge

A bridge being rebuilt on County Road 46 will require more work than was originally expected. District Two Union County Supervisor Chad Coffey told the board at its Monday, August 8th meeting that pilings supporting the bridge are in worse…

Skywatcher alert! Perseid meteor showers are at hand

OK, Skywatchers, it's that time of year when the earth travels through the debris field of the Comet Swift-Tuttle from July 17 to Aug. 24, producing what is known as the Perseid Meteor Shower. The shower's peak this year will be August 11-12.…

This weekend offers a variety of entertainment in New Albany

New Albany, MS- Two events Friday evening kicked off a busy weekend of live entertainment in downtown New Albany. The annual Arts, Beats & Eats event was a sellout at The Basement, a popular events venue at the Tanglefoot Trailhead in…

Be careful out there: School bus regulations and safety reminders

School buses are the safest form of highway transportation according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Our main concern is always safety,” said Lecia Stubblefield, Director of Transportation.  “We maintain our buses…

Library lists events scheduled for August

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The following events are scheduled in the Library for August: August 10   National Alliance on Mental Illness August 16   Luncheon with Books  Renelda Owen, Delta State University English Department will present a program " Colonel…

UPDATE: Arrest made in “shots fired” incident of Wednesday evening

New Albany, MS- New Albany police have arrested one person  and filed two felony charges against him related to a drive-by shooting Wednesday evening. Four shots were fired at 8:41 pm Wednesday August 3, at a location behind Manning's…

Lots going on this weekend in New Albany including theater, arts and music!

New Albany, MS- New Albany seems to be celebrating the end of summer this weekend with a number of events going on downtown. Performance The long-running Hee Haw comedy show produced by the Tallahatchie River Players will be taking…

New Albany Police Department investigate shots fired

New Albany, MS- New Albany police were investigating an incident Wednesday evening in which a semi-automatic handgun was fired four times. Witnesses reported shots were fired at 8:41 pm, at or near a residence behind Manning's Barbecue at the…

Union County Sheriff’s Department locates marijuana plants near Union County

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has informed NAnewsweb.com that his office participated in a raid today involving illegal cultivation of marijuana. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics notified the Union County Sheriff's Department earlier…

Hee Haw returns to New Albany

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New Albany, MS- The 2016 Hee Haw show is this weekend folks! August 4 and 5, 2016 at 7pm and on August 6 at 2pm at the Cine' Theater in downtown New Albany! Tickets are $10. Call Main Street at 662-534-3438for tickets or information. The…

Small plane crashes Tuesday at New Albany-Union County Airport

New Albany, MS- What caused a small plane to crash about noon Tuesday, August 2, at the New Albany-Union County Airport is unknown, pending an investigation by federal authorities. The Cessna 150J, a two-seat, single-engine airplane manufactured…

Important “back to school” safety reminders from MDOT

New Albany, MS — As summer vacation comes to an end, yellow school buses, new teen drivers and other young travelers will join the daily commuters in the morning traffic. Although many will be focused on getting to school or work on time,…