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…

Myrtle students collect wins at Northern District FBLA competition

Myrtle Attendance Center students participated in a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) MS Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25th at Booneville.  Myrtle's FBLA winners​ are pictured below:   Demonte Hampton-…

NAES first graders explore Mexican culture

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Jamie Glenn's first grade students at New Albany Elementary School have recently been learning about Mexico.  The story for the week was about a Hispanic family planning a surprise birthday party. First grade students planned for their…

New Albany Board of Aldermen March 1, 2016 meeting

Possibly opening a hospitality facility for the Tanglefoot Trail was the only new business at the March 1, 2016, meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. Alderman-at-Large Scott Dunnam started the discussion saying the board had for some…

Local citizens and local government voice strong support for library

Two weeks ago the Union County Library System board said the library was in financial distress and would cut back its hours of service to save money. Public concern was strong and immediate. Several stories about the library system's financial…

Tallahatchie River Players to present Music at the Magnolia, March 5th

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This Saturday night, March the 5th, the Tallahatchie River Players will present "Music at the Magnolia". The night will begin with a full service meal followed by the remarkable singing talents of Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett. This event…

Luncheon with Books to hear author of book on John Stennis

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On Tuesday, March 15 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany,  Mississippi author Don H. Thompson will review his book Stennis: Plowing a Straight Furrow The Story of Statesman John C. Stennis. A light lunch will be served beginning…

NAHS students compete in FBLA Northern District event

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Students from the New Albany High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25. The competition was held in Booneville at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The…

Union Co. Republicans to meet March 10th

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The Union County Republican Executive Committee will meet Thursday March 10 at 6:30 in the Cine Lobby. This meeting is open to ALL Republican voters in Union County. We will meet to discuss and make preparations for the County Precinct Caucuses…

Throw down at the fairground

The Ladies Building at Union County Fairgrounds was rented out Saturday night, February 27th, and was the venue for a party that got out of hand. About 200 people gathered for a what was apparently a birthday party. They mostly behaved and…

New Albany Middle School Chorus Earns All Superior Ratings

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Last week, the New Albany Middle School 7th and 8th grade Women’s Choir attended the District I Choral Festival in Tupelo, MS. Choirs that sing in these Festivals are judged on things such as correct notes, correct rhythms, musical interpretation…

Union Co. Board of Supervisors holds executive session — legally

The Union County Board of Supervisors did something rare today: they went into an "executive session," and they did it legally. What's so special about that? Good question, and here is the answer: it may have been the first time in the …

Lack of serious competition may hurt primary turnout

By R. R. Reasoner   In about a week a small fraction of the eligible voters in Union County will vote in the Mississippi primary elections. Hadn't heard about it? You are not alone. The March 8th Democratic and Republican party…