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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…

2021 Itawamba Community College Homecoming Court
General NewsCongratulations to the Itawamba Community College 2021 Homecoming Court.

How easy is it to get a religious exemption for a vaccine mandate? – National & International News – THU 16Sep2021
National & International NewsHow easy is it to get a religious exemption from a vaccine mandate? Biden to make case for spending plan, taxing rich. Myanmar rebels declare 'war' on junta.

NAES fourth graders enjoy performing a character trait “operation”
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School fourth graders completed a character trait "operation" in their classroom to analyze their thoughts, speech and action.

Flag Art celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution
Schools[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year the Ishtehotopah Chapter of the DAR presents Constitutional posters, Preamble and American Creed cards, school announcements, and Constitution facts to the Union County and New Albany School Districts…

Dems draft bill to overturn states’ voting restrictions – National & International News – WED 15Sept2021
National & International NewsDems draft Freedom to Vote Act. DOJ seeks pause on Texas abortion law. Haiti PM fires prosecutor who accused him in president's assassination.

Steel structure taking shape on BNA’s new Tupelo bank
Economy One week after the groundbreaking ceremony, the steel structure of BNA Bank's new facility in downtown Tupelo is nearing completion.

Planning to fly for Thanksgiving or Christmas? You might wanna get your vaccine now – National & International News – TUE 14Sept2021
National & International NewsVaccine requirements for domestic air travel may soon be a reality. Biden takes on Big Meat's price-gouging. Researchers race to prevent a much scarier pandemic than COVID.

New Albany Air Force JROTC color guard performs at Kitchens Field
SchoolsThe New Albany Air Force Junior ROTC color guard performed prior to the kickoff at the NAHS football game at Kitchens Field, on August 27, 2021.

Mask mandates for New Albany & Union County School Districts to Expire
Schools“The masks helped tremendously in keeping our students and staff safe and our schools in full operation.”

NAHS “College Application Day” sees many first generation college students apply
SchoolsThere were 200 applications to college completed by 96 New Albany High School seniors on College Application Day, September 10th. A high percentage of the applicants are first generation college students.

Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens more rain in Ida-hit Louisiana – National & International News – MON 13Sept2021
National & International NewsNicholas threatens Ida-hit Louisiana. Manchin claims not to see 'urgency' of climate, healthcare spending. New 9.11 documents reveal Saudi connections.

Museum Moments to host Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World”
LeisureTV & Radio Personality Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World,” will speak at Museum Moments Thursday September 16th.