Tag Archive for: New Albany MS

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…
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…

Education is focus of first “B2B” luncheon of the season

About 60 people attended the first "B2B" luncheon of the season, Thursday, Sept. 17, at In Bloom reception hall in downtown New Albany. CREATE Senior Vice-President Lewis Whitfield was the speaker for the luncheon. He spoke about some of…

Book sale to benefit local library during Tallahatchie Riverfest

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BOOK SALE!  BOOK SALE! Saturday, September 25 from 8 AM to 2 PM, Friends of the Library will sponsor a Book Sale to benefit the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. The Book Sale will be at the library during the Tallahatchie Riverfest.…

New Albany lore portrayed in cemetery tour

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About 60 people turned out at the New Albany City Cemetery on a beautiful late summer afternoon to focus their attention on dead people. The 2015 Legends and Lore Cemetery Tour, which highlighted "famous souls" from New Albany's past, was presented…

Supremes straddle the fence on Basil’s appeal

UPDATE:  9-17-2015 The Mississippi Supreme Court jumped up, grabbed hold of the Union County school superintendent brawl and landed -- hard -- astride the fence. OUCH! Here's the back story, very briefly, in the  remote event that anyone…

Tim Johnson bringing Lt. Governor campaign to New Albany

Tim Johnson, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor will be barnstorming the state making forty one stops in eight days.  “As a former truck driver, this will be like old times traveling the highways and byways of this beautiful state,” said…

Legends and Lore Cemetary tour to be September 19th

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Come out and join the Tallahatchie River Players on Saturday September 19, 2015 starting at 4 pm and ending at dusk for the 2015 Legends and Lore Cemetery Tour at the City Cemetery. The TRP has partnered with the Union County Heritage Museum…

Faulkner Scenic Byway tour , September 25th

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The Faulkner Scenic Byway tour will leave New Albany on September 25,  2 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church Parking Lot.  The tour bus will carry visitors to Greenfield Farm, Rocky Ford, Philadelphia Community and will be at Rowan…

NAES kindergarten students learn about community helpers

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Community Helper Day for kindergarten students was held on Friday, September 11 at New Albany Elementary School.  Students rotated through several stations to learn about various careers and understand how these individuals are helpers within…

Back to the courthouse? Basil appeals the ruling favoring Browning

A judge's signed order puts Roger Browning's name on the ballot as a Republican candidate for county school superintendent, but incumbent Democrat Ken Basil has appealed the order. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford received the…

Tallahatchie Riverfest adjusts venue and adds fireworks

New Albany, Miss. - The Tallahatchie Riverfest, New Albany’s Arts, Music and Literary Festival will be changing venues for the arts market this year. In years past, the arts vending markets have been located on the courthouse grounds, the…

Judge rules in favor of Browning in Superintendent race-UPDATED

UPDATE: 9-15-2015: Judge Gregory has presented his written order in Roger's Browning's motion for placement on the November ballot. For complete details, see NAnewsweb article UPDATE: 9-14-2015, 7:20PM: By the close of business Monday,…