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…

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…

MS Bluegrass Championship 2015 competition winners

Competitors in the 2015 Down From the Hills  Mississippi Bluegrass Championships came from Kentucky, Illinois, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi this year. Great Spring weather and a good crowd made for a good day for the event, which was…

Thad Cochran, Scenes at a New Albany jewelry store

U. S. Senator Thad Cochran married Kay Webber, a longtime aide, in Gulfport on Saturday, May 23, 2015, according to  reports confirmed by his office. Photographs taken in New Albany the afternoon of Thursday, December 18, 2014, suggest that…

Unusual accident claims life of one in New Albany

One woman was killed about 5:30 PM Sunday, May 24th, when a tree fell during a rainstorm and struck an automobile on Highway 30 east of Highway 15. Two other occupants of the vehicle were injured. A power line broken by the tree was still down…

NAHS champion golfer signs with Blue Mountain College

On May 11, New Albany High School golfer Zachary McDonald signed to accept a scholarship to play golf at Blue Mountain College. McDonald, in his senior year, was district champion, finishing in the top 10 at three tournaments. He led the New…

Down From the Hills Weekend 2015 in pictures

 The Down From the Hills festivities ended with a free concert from The Cakewalkers and the Eisenhauer band.                         Saturday…