Tag Archive for: Veterans’ Day

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…

Final resting place of 200 WWII sailors found in Indian Ocean – National & International News – TUE 12Nov2024

Final resting place of 200 WWII sailors found in Indian Ocean. Biden admin backs down on yet another Gaza "red line".
NEMiss.News Nora Beth Stroupe with winning Veteran's Day pin

Veterans’ Pin Design Challenge showcased 6th grade engineering skills

Congratulations to Nora Beth Stroupe, winner of the Veterans' pin design challenge. Her design was 3D printed and worn by veterans.
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New Albany Middle School Veterans’ Day Program

New Albany Middle School's Veterans' Day program honors veterans, features guest speaker, MS Sen. Kathy Chism.

Veterans Luminary Trail drive-through is this evening

Because COVID-19 has limited activities honoring veterans on Veterans Day, the American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a special Veterans Luminary Trail today, Saturday. The program will be a drive-through event to be held on Tallahatchie…

Middle School honors veterans with program, other schools plan events

COVID-19 concerns limited traditional Veterans Day programs but county schools did plan drive-through ceremonies and at least one school, New Albany Middle School, did have a socially-distanced in-person program. The guest speaker was former…

Government offices will close Wednesday, Veterans Day

Governmental offices and a few businesses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage collection will not be affected in the city or county. No community commemoration is planned for Wednesday but schools…

Legion Auxiliary to honor veterans with luminary trail in park

COVID-19 has limited or prohibited many activities this year and among them are programs honoring our veterans. Area schools in particular have traditionally held Veterans Day programs that see good attendance. Some programs may still be held…

NAES fourth graders present two Veterans Day programs

Fourth grade students at New Albany Elementary School presented two Veterans Day Programs on Thursday, November 9. The New Albany High School Junior Air Force ROTC presented and posted the colors during the program, as well as conducted a…

New Albany Huddle House, honors military with “sweet” gesture

WHAT: Known for bringing friends and family together and its commitment to the community, Huddle House in New Albany is showing support for those who have and continue to protect our country by offering a FREE order of Sweet Cakes (Huddle House’s…

Conversation with my favorite WWII veteran: sharing 95 years of life

New Albany, MS- Today is Veterans Day, November 11th, the anniversary of the World War I armistice that began at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 1918. The guns went silent at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleven month," as a…

A short history of Veterans’ Day

New Albany, MS- Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on November 11, 1919 to celebrate the end of World War I, which officially took place at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918.  Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance. In…

NAES Veterans’ Day Programs

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The New Albany Elementary School 4th Grade will be presenting a Veterans' Day Program on Wednesday, November 11 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at NAES. Veterans are invited and encouraged to participate in one of these ceremonies.