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…

Levitt Series volunteers are needed. Can you help?

New 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

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New 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

New 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…

Second annual Farm-to-Table Dinner to benefit NAHS culinary program

NEW ALBANY, MISS. – Online ticket sales will begin on sale Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 am for New Albany’s second annual "Farm to Table Dinner"  which will take place on Thursday, June 23 on the footbridge across the Tallahatchie River…

Local Republicans prepared for state convention

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New Albany, MS - The officers of the Union County Republican Committee met Thursday afternoon in New Albany to prepare for the party's state convention Saturday, May 14th, in Jackson. GOP county delegations will meet starting Saturday morning at…

Temporary bridge moves Martintown Rd. project along

 A heavily-built, temporary bridge has been built immediately downstream of the new highway bridge being constructed to carry  Martintown Road traffic over the Little Tallahatchie River. According to Union Country District Two Supervisor…

New Albany Local Acts to Open for Levitt AMP Headliners

New Albany, MS- It’s been over 50 years since they first took the stage, but on June 4 New Albany based, The Dukes, will be the first group to play on the new Riverview Outdoor Stage being constructed at Park Along the River, and they are…

MS Center for Public Policy to meet in Tupelo

Tupelo BOA Meeting –PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!! We are excited to be back in Tupelo for our next BOA meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street. We hope you will mark your calendar, bring a friend, and make…
New Albany MS "Anybody But Tate" rant

$57-million shortfall in FY 17 Budget; Reeves, Gunn attribute it to “staff error.”

Today, Mississippi's top three leaders blamed their staff members for a $57-million error in the state's budget for Fiscal Year 2017. Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn said the error is because expected…

NASTUC students hear advocate for troubled teens

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Dr. Craig Boykin spoke to students and staff at New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center (NASTUC) on April 15. Boykin is a motivational speaker and tells his story to students, teachers, and college professors.…

Luncheon With Books to focus on Jefferson & the Tripoli Pirates

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New Albany, MS- Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, May 17, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Frank Madden will review Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger's book Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: the Forgotten War…

Heritage Music Festival set May 21st in New Albany

New 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…