Tag Archive for: New Albany MS
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
David Masters opinion: “Look to the important things in life.”
OpinionNew Albany, Mississippi- The rules and regulations and positively inane and asinine "good intentions" and the abject results of bureaucratic entities are unlimited, nor produce any fine results or any remorse or any concerns about any of the…
Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival, 2016
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany, Mississippi- On Saturday, May 21st, the 15th annual Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival was held at the Union County Fairgrounds, where the air was full of the sounds of musicians of all ages as well as the aromas of kettle…
NAES students qualify for Talent Identification Program (TIP)
Community, SchoolsNew Albany, Mississippi-The Duke University Talent Identification Program for 4th - 5th grade students is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students. Duke TIP works with students, their families,…
Senior Citizens’ Day celebrated at Fairgrounds
LeisureNew Albany, Mississippi- Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said over 400 diners enjoyed the fried catfish dinner Thursday, May 19th, during Senior Citizens Day at the Union County Fairgrounds.
Those attending enjoy mild temperatures and a pleasant…
TRP to present “The Man with Bogart’s Face”
HappeningsMay 27 & 28, 2016, the TRP presents "The Man with Bogart's Face" a mystery comed by Andrew J. Fenady produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
This show is a murder mystery with a shot…
Down from the Hills Heritage Music Festival is May 21st/UPDATED
HappeningsNew Albany, MS- The annual Down from the Hills Heritage Museum and Mississippi Bluegrass Competition is set May 21, 2016, at the Union County Fairgrounds. Competition will begin at 10 a.m. in this the 15th year for the festival that selects…
Bullpup Pride award winners, May 9th
Community, SchoolsThe following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 9. Pictured in no particular order are:
K - 2nd Grade
Mason…
Union County Supervisors meeting, May 16, 2016
Government & PoliticsNew Albany, MS- Building a new bridge on County Road 171 at Highway 9 was the lead item on the county board agenda Monday morning, May 16th.
The Union County supervisors accepted the bid by Prairie Construction Company, which bid $564-thousand…
Ricky Skaggs to headline New Albany’s 2016 Tallahatchie Riverfest
TourismNew Albany, MS- Coming up on its 20th year, the Tallahatchie Riverfest has brought a number of well-known national acts to perform in New Albany and this year will bring another.
Country Music royalty, Ricky Skaggs, along with his Kentucky…
Levitt Series volunteers are needed. Can you help?
HappeningsNew Albany and surrounding area has been given a wonderful gift - 10 weeks of free music here in our home town!! But it takes a many hands to make this successful.
We are in need of around 20 volunteers every week to make this run smoothly.…
Libraries announce free summer reading program
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany, MS-Your libraries at work:
The Jennie Stephens Smith and Myrtle libraries are offering their summer reading program "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read", on June 2, 9, 16, and 23 for ages K-6.
Myrtle programs will be at noon and Jennie…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market gears up for the season
LeisureNew Albany, MS – 5/13/2016 – Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market in downtown New Albany on the Tallahatchie Riverbank will start its fifth year Saturday, June 4th with an abundant produce selection and a plant sale by the Union County Master…