Tag Archive for: New Albany Sustainability Committee

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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
Middle School eyesore

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…
Middle School eyesore

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…
Middle School eyesore

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 Johnson home wins award

New Albany spring beautification awards

Congratulations to the winners of Spring 2021 beautification awards for residences and businesses. Awards honor the beautification work of the Andy Johnson family and the Eyes2see Optometry Clinic.
NEMiss.News Residential Beautification award Nov 2020

City beautification awards presented Saturday     

    City of New Albany Beautification Awards were presented Saturday morning, Nov. 7. The residential award went to the home of Shawn and Mary Scott Sanks at 301 South Central Avenue. The young couple recently renovated the…
NEMiss.news BNA Bank beautification award

BNA Bank receives Fall 2020 business beautification award

  BNA Bank has received New Albany’s Beautification Award for the fall quarter. Bank President Mike Staten and Assistant Vice-President/Cashier Anita Speck received the award Monday from Jolynn Cooke and Sandy Shaddinger, representing…
NEMiss.news Brooks beautification award

Brooks home receives beautification award

  A home at the southwest corner of Reeves and Glade streets in New Albany is the recipient the New Albany Residential Beautification Award for the fall quarter. The house was acquired and renovated by Ryan and Adrianna Brooks in…
NEMiss.news New Albany Beautification award. to McClintons

Residential beautification award to McClintons

  The home of Mark and Kaylyn McClinton at 309 Apple St. has received the residential “Beautification Award.” The Beautification Award is given by the New Albany Sustainability Advisory committee four times each year to homeowners…
New Albany MS Frohns win beautification award

Frohn home and lawn receives City Beautification Award

The 808 Oxford Loop home and lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Frohn received the winter quarter Beautification Award from the City of New Albany. Jill and Eric Frohn received the award Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8 at their home. The City of New…
New Albany MS Caviness home beautification award

New Albany Beautification Awards announced

The owners of a New Albany home and a Union County gardening association were recognized Tuesday for their efforts to make property more attractive with improved landscaping. Deloris and Thomas Caviness of 606 Glade Street, New Albany received…
New Albany MS Beautification winner June 2019

June 2019 Beautification award winners named

New Albany, MS - The home of Thurman and Annette Coleman at 406 Oak Street in New Albany has been selected for the Beautification Award for the second quarter of 2019. Thurman Coleman said Harbin Nesbit helps him keep the yard looking good. The…
Carter Avenue compass rose

Work progressing on compass rose, tree garden, Carter at Main

Improving the appearance of the Carter Avenue access to downtown New Albany from I-22 has progressed significantly since fair weather ended what seemed like a winter-long rain. The New Albany Sustainability Committee (then known as the Beautification…
Middle School eyesore

Long-standing Middle School eyesore remedied by Sustainability Committee

A badly eroded and unsafe eyesore has been worsening for years at the New Albany Middle School and an attractive remedy is nearly complete. The hazard at the intersection of Apple and Glade streets resulted from dirt washing away from under…