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…

Cedric Burnside Project and Cadillac Funk perform at Levitt AMP New Albany concert

Andrew Yurkow's Cadillac Funk returned to New Albany as the opening act of the Fifth Levitt AMP New Albany free concert. It was a hot night on a holiday weekend; the crowd, though modest in size, seemed to contain quite a few fans of this group.…

Finally, a “no call” list for Mississippi cell phones

Cell phones in Mississippi may be added to the "No Call List as of Friday, July  1, 2016. The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has made it official. North District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, Central District…

Programs’ partnership showcases local talent

Students from the New Albany High School 21st Century Community Learning Center Summer Program partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of New Albany on Thursday, June 23 for a talent show. All students were able to showcase their talents if…

Tryouts date set for TRP Riverfest plays: all ages needed

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New Albany, MS- We will be holding auditions for one act plays to be performed Sept 23rd & 24thduring the William Faulkner Literary Fest on July 14th at 6:30 pm at the Magnolia Room. The Friday night show will be done on the trail head plaza.…

New Albany High School Scholarship and Awards, 2016

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The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 3.  University of Mississippi:  Yesenia Rivera, Kennedy Frain, Isaac Estrada, Christopher Watson, Rush Butler, Trace Thompson,…

With transparency in politics: still not “a dime’s worth of difference”

New Albany, MS- In a single generation Mississippi has gone from being a one-party state to, again, being a one-party state. Still a one-party state government That simple fact may be the key to why Mississippi state government, while…

Baptist Union County earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation

  NEW ALBANY, MISS., June 29, 2016 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary…

NAHS Envirothon Team does well at State competition

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New Albany, MS- Scores were close and competition was strong at the May 6 State Envirothon Competition at the FFA Center in Raymond. Although New Albany High School’s Envirothon team placed first overall in Aquatic Ecology, Oxford High School…

New Albany High School Honor Roll

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The following students have been on the honor roll for the first, second, and third nine weeks.   These students were formally recognized at the Awards Ceremony held on May 3, 2016 at New Albany High School:   MAYRA AGUIRRE, SANTIAGO…

Cedric Burnside Project, Cadillac Funk at Levitt AMP New Albany concert Saturday July 2nd

New Albany, MS- This Saturday night, July 2nd, the Levitt AMP New Albany concert series will feature The Cedric Burnside Project, a band composed of Cedric Burnside and Trenton Ayres, both of whom are from the hills of North Mississippi. Cedric,…

Union Co. Board of Supervisors’ meeting, June 27th

The Union County Board of Supervisors learned at their meeting on June 27, 2016, that county property values have increased because of new home construction. "New home construction last year and the year before was the most we have had in recent…

Career & Technical School recognizes outstanding students

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Outstanding Career & Technical students were recognized at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 3. Congratulations to these winning students: Outstanding Career & Technical Education Students 2015-2016 Automotive…