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…

Tickets on sale now for “It’s a Wonderful Life!”

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The Tallahatchie River Players present "It's a Wonderful Life" by James Rodgers with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing in Woodstock, IL onNovember 13-15, 2015 at the historical Cine' theater in the Magnolia Civic Center in Downtown…
NEMiss.News early qualifying candidates municipal election

General election results in Union County

It was a better election turn-out than some had expected. Of the 16,263 people registered to vote in Union County 7,369 -- 45 percent -- voted in the general election Tuesday. Not a great turnout, but better than expected given that there were…

New Albany will be happenin’ over the next few weeks…

Lots of great things happening in New Albany over the next few weeks as New Albany’s downtown businesses and organizations gear up for the Christmas season: Trivia Nights, Performances, Beer Tasting, An Open House, Live Music and more… Fall…

Lengthy election process should end tomorrow, Nov 3

What has been ten full months of unusually intense electioneering in Union County is about to end with the Nov. 3rd general election. Local voters will vote in 15 statewide or legislative races, 16 contests for Union County offices and on competing…

Author Laurie Parker will speak at Luncheon with Books November 17

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Tuesday, November 17, Mississippi artist and author Laurie Parker will review her latest book Hush Swing Hush at New Albany's Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 AM followed by the…

Toyota grant to boost area grads in math, sciences, technology

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Mississippi is one of three states that will share a $1.5 million grant to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and manufacturing careers. The three-year long project is designed to engage students…

NAES Veterans’ Day Programs

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The New Albany Elementary School 4th Grade will be presenting a Veterans' Day Program on Wednesday, November 11 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at NAES. Veterans are invited and encouraged to participate in one of these ceremonies.

“The Basement” will bring Live Monthly Music to downtown New Albany

“The Basement” Event Venue to begin Live Monthly Music with a benefit for the Nashville-based, and local favorites, The Eisenhauer Band, on Friday, November 13th. Having entertained fans twice at Riverfest and Down from the Hills, as well…

Voters will decide Sheriff and other top Union County offices Tuesday

Voters in Union County and throughout Mississippi will vote Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, to choose candidates to fill most state and county office for the next four years. This article is only about elections for Union County offices and only for those…

Four of five county supervisors will be new next year

 County Board of Supervisors turn over Starting in January all but one of the five members of the Union County Board of Supervisors will be a new face. Long-serving Supervisors Danny Jordan of  District Three and Benny Rakestraw of District…

Ancient weapon use is part of Ingomar history

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 Ingomar Mound event, set this Saturday, from 10 – 2  at the Ingomar site,  weather permitting,  will be larger this year based on the number of volunteers  who are helping with the event,  and  also new is the  atlatl competition,…

Fresenius Medical Care opens dialysis service in New Albany

With the opening of New Albany's Fresenius Medical Care center, nearly 60 kidney patients who have been travelling to dialysis centers in other towns may be able to receive care closer to home. According to the National Kidney Foundation, as…