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…

“Uniquely average” NAHS Class of 1960 to hold reunion

The New Albany High School, Class of 1960 will be meeting this weekend for its 55th reunion. There will  be a hospitality room at the Hampton Inn where class members can gather, and a social get-together at the home of a classmate on Friday…

Trent Kelley wins First District Congressional runoff

Republican Trent Kelly coasted to an easy victory in Tuesday's run-off race for the First Congressional District seat left vacant when Congressman Alan Nunnelee died in February. Unofficial results in from all 426 precincts in the district…

NAHS names Honor Roll students

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  Honor Roll students were recognized at the Awards Day held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11, 2015.   2015 Honor Roll for 1st-3rd 9 weeks Last Name First Name Adams Bailey Adams Victoria Aldridge Adalyn Alef Martha…

Relay for life goes “Back to the Future” Friday June 5th

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One of the most emotional events of the year will be taking place June 5, 2015 at the BNA Park. Of course, we are talking about Union County's annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The 17th annual American Cancer Society Relay…

MS First Congressional District candidates make last pitches

Congressional candidate Trent Kelly made one more visit to  New Albany the day before the runoff election for the First District seat in the U.S. Congress. Both Kelly and his opponent Walter Zinn have made multiple visits to New Albany during…

Imperfect American politicians: babies and bathwater?

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"...the haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy" Senator Cochran's marriage last week to Kay Webber revived gossip about whether their relationship before his wife's death had offended Puritan sensibilities. Cochran lost consortium…

Duke TIP program enrolls NAES 4th-5th graders

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Children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents, and schools may not have the resources and staff to adequately provide for the academic challenges, and social and emotional…

Thad Cochran and his judges

Saturday, May 23, Senator Thad Cochran, age 77, married Kay Webber, age 77, a long-time aide and friend of his family. Cochran's wife of 50 years died in December 2014, after years in a care facility suffering from dementia. Last year Cochran's…

NAHS Subject area awards are announced

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 New Albany High School Subject Area Awards 2015:         ENGLISH 9                                                                          …

Immunization Required for 7th Grade Entry 2015

 The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) requires the Tdap vaccination for all students entering 7th grade each fall.  This requirement began during the 2012-2013 school year.   The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria,…

NAHS awards and scholarships announced

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The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11.   United States Army Payton Tyra & Tevin Bradley   United States Marines Eric Gaston   Mississippi…

Emerald Home Furnishings Locating Operations in New Albany, Miss.

  About 100 people braved  heavy rains and a tornado watch in New Albany  Wednesday afternoon, May 27, to attend a meeting under an open tent.   State and local officials and many  business people came to hear the announcement…