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…
I-22 work will close access ramp for two months
General NewsMany have asked NAnewsweb.com the whys and wherefores about the electronic sign at Carter Avenue and I-22 (U.S. 78), placed there two days ago by MDOT.
The sign tells motorists: "U.S. 78 W RAMP CLOSURE STARTING MAY 12TH."
Mississippi Department…
Toyota reps to hear Career & Technical students’ presentation
Community, SchoolsThis week, the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education students will be wrapping up a soft skills week with a presentation with representatives from Toyota.
This week the school has carried out a soft skill with all students…
Flags are flying again atop the New Albany Walmart
General NewsThe flags -- that of the United States and the one for the State of Mississippi -- are flying again at the Walmart in New Albany. Joe Wilson of New Albany had been lobbying for the flags to be displayed.
Walmart took down the Mississippi…
NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for April 25th
Community, SchoolsThe following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 25.
Pictured in no particular order are: Zion Woods, Isebella White, Asia…
Baptist Union County hosts Baby Fair
Health & WellnessNew Albany, MS-Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County held their annual baby fair on Monday, May 2 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. The event was free to the community.
The goal of the event is to give expectant mothers…
County Supervisors work through routine duties, May 2nd
Government & PoliticsPaying the bills and approving new hires was the main work of the Union County Board of Supervisors in their first May 2016 meeting.
The first item on the Monday morning, May 2, meeting agenda was unanimous approval of the claims docket, which…
NAHS students’ art on display at museum
Community, Schools
The New Albany High School (NAHS) Art Show opened for public viewing Monday afternoon, May 2, and will remain open until the end of the school year.
Art work from scores of NAHS students is on display at the Union County Heritage Museum…
NAES Excel students host Project Fair May 2nd
Community, SchoolsThe New Albany Elementary School EXCEL (Grades 2-5 Academically Gifted) students will host a Project Fair tomorrow (Monday, May 2nd) from 9 am - 1:30 p.m.in the PE Building. This event is the culminating activity for the students' projects…
NAHS Class of 1966 holds 50th reunion: UPDATED
OrganizationsUPDATED 5-1-2016 with photo gallery. You may click to enlarge and/or download the NAnewsweb.com photos.
The New Albany High School (W.P. Daniel) Class of 1966 held its 50-year reunion Saturday night at Tallahatchie Gourmet in New Albany.
They…
NAHS Students Inducted in National Honor Society
Community, SchoolsThe New Albany High School chapter of National Honor Society inducted twenty-nine new members on Monday, April 25, 2016. Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the highest honors awarded to a high school student. The New…
Tourism is seeking volunteers for Levitt concert series.
HappeningsNew Albany, MS- A wonderful opportunity has been given to New Albany and our surrounding area! We have been selected as one of the cities in the AMP-Levitt music series that offers 10 weeks of free music that is culturally diverse and entertaining.…
UCRW hear legislative update and announce May dinner meeting
Community, OrganizationsThe Union County Republican Women (UCRW) held their monthly meeting on April 25 with Senator Nickey Browning, Representatives Steve Massengill and Margaret Ellis Rogers providing a legislative update.
The UCRW will meet again on May 23 with…