Tag Archive for: New Albany MS
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Walmart back in business quickly after bomb threat (UPDATE)
General News
8:15 PM Update:
Assistant New Albany Police Chief Clay Keener told NAnewsweb.com that the telephoned bomb threat to Walmart was called in directly to the New Albany Police headquarters, not through the 911 Emergency line.
New Albany…
Bullpup Pride award winners for May 4th
Community, SchoolsThe following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 4. Pictured in no particular order are:
Isaias Urzua, Brayden Bowman, Mason Hogue,…
MS First Congressional District results: all about money?
Government & PoliticsElections are all about money?
Raise the most money in any given electoral contest and you are likely to win?
A candidate with no money cannot be competitive?
All the of the above statements are (almost) always true. But not…
NAES third grade accelerated reading awards
Community, SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School recently honored the following third grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks:
25 Point Club
Anthoni Perez, Preston Richardson, Reece Cobb, Marbella Ortega,…
Crowded First District Congressional field narrows today
Government & PoliticsIt is certainly the most crowded race for Mississippi's First District Congressional seat in the memory of anyone alive. Thirteen candidates --12 Republicans and one Democrat-- are contesting the non-partisan election to be held today, May 12th.
Whitten…
NAES fifth grade accelerated reading awards
Community, SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School recently honored the following fifth grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks:
25 Point Club
Aluna Johnson, Sophie Taylor, Taylor Jarvis, Sylvia Russell, Janiya…
Republican Women invite all to hear MS Atty. General candidate
Community, OrganizationsUnion County Republican Womens Club meeting May 18, 6:30, will be held at Northeast Campus in New Albany. You are invited to attend as we hear Mike Hurst, Republican candidate for MS Attorney General.
Mike Hurst is challenging Jim Hood, long…
Farm to Table Dinner to premier in New Albany
TourismTickets are going fast for the Farm to Table Dinner to be served Friday, May 22. The dinner is a new feature of the annual Down from the Hills Festival sponsored by the Union County Heritage, and also coincides with this season's opening of…
New Albany aldermen OK city tourism’s pursuit of grant
TourismIn a unanimous decision, New Albany’s board of aldermen voted to proceed with the application of a $150,000 Wildlife and Fisheries Recreational grant for the development of the riverfront area downtown. The proposed development will include…
TRP seeking Marty and Doc for Relay for Life
Community, OrganizationsHi all!
June 5, 2015 Union County Relay for Life will start at 6 pm at the Sportsplex near the water park with a Survivor's walk. This year's theme is "Back to the Future"! What a great opportunity for TRP to show up, help and have some…
NAES second grade accelerated reading awards
Community, SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School recently honored the following second grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks:
10 point Club
Ashley Vazquez, Katie Favela, Ella McClain, Jaden Lumpkin, Tylernika…
New Bridge fits precisely
General NewsPaul Smithey had a big grin on his face Thursday morning.
Crews working for his Paul Smithey Construction Company of Tupelo had just finished installing a 38,000-pound steel fabrication, and did it with the precision that might be expected…