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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…

NA school staff changes include new athletic director

New Albany schools report retirements and new hires
NEMiss.news No tax increase needed by New Albany schools.

City schools don’t expect tax increase

The New Albany city school budget is only slightly higher than a year ago and officials don't think a tax increase will be needed.

Updated return to school information for New Albany students

NA schools provide information on staggered entry, return to school, hybrid schedule and mask mandate.
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What returning city school students need to know

New Albany schools tell what students need to know

Only one school board seat up for election after all

A county school board member will be chosen, but not for city

Return to School schedule for New Albany Schools

New Albany School District has announced the return to school schedule for students who have selected the in-person, traditional school option. The return to school schedule includes a staggered date re-entry. “Staggering students’ return…

County school parents overwhelmingly support traditional schedule

Nearly nine out of 10 Union County school parents who responded to a survey want their children back in traditional school this fall. County Superintendent Russell Taylor said that is what they are going to get. “It will be a traditional…

NA schools wrapping up year, $8.5-million renovation project

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Improvements at all the city school campuses, funded by an $8.5 million bond issue from the previous year, are finally wrapping up. The last part, renovation at New Albany High School is nearing completion with the installation of new windows,…

New Albany return-to-school plan covers three levels of virus spread

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New Albany city school trustees approved a return-to-school plan this past week that calls for classes to resume Aug. 6 in as close to normal as possible, under the circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic. “We have a good shot at being…

City schools preparing for both virtual and in-person fall classes

New Albany school officials are trying to prepare for the fall semester, but without knowing what form it will take. “We’re in the midst of putting together the plan for the school year,” Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans said. “It’s…

County schools planning two-part graduation ceremonies

Like most schools, the Union County District is having to adjust its graduation plans in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. That means the traditional gym and football field ceremonies are having to be discarded this year. “We had…

New Albany School District adds WiFi to school buses

Officials in the New Albany School District have been researching the idea and cost associated with equipping buses with WiFi for several months.  Earlier in the semester, district officials purchased the equipment and began to make plans to…