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…
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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…

NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for April 20th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 20.  Pictured in no particular order are:  Landon Dallas, Cassandra Espinosa, Alika…

First District Congressional hopefuls to debate May 5th

The geographic distribution of candidates and voters is an interesting facet of the special election to replace the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee. Multiple candidates from two counties in the district, and no candidate at all from the more…

UCDA annual banquet held Monday night in New Albany

Good food, good music, good speakers, a few laughs --  it was all there at the UCDA annual meeting. It may be a trite saying, but a really 'good time was had by all.' The Union County Development Association Annual Banquet was Monday night,…

“Farm-to-table” dinner to feature locally sourced foods

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NEW ALBANY, MISS. – New Albany’s first “farm-to-table” dinner will take place on Friday, May 22 to open both the New Albany Farmer’s Market and the Down from the Hills Bluegrass Festival, which has moved from the fairgrounds to downtown…

First District Congressional debate to be in New Albany

The election to fill the First District Congressional seat is only a couple of weeks away, and it's hard to discern a clear leader in the race. The non-partisan race to fill the seat vacated by Congressman Alan Nunnelee's February 6th death…

UNITE announces 2015 grants and honors volunteers

Sixteen Union County organizations received grants totaling more than $20,000 at the annual UNITE awards dinner Thursday night, April 23rd. UNITE (Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel) was established in 2002. The foundation's purpose…

New Albany named one of 10 most beautiful towns in MS

 A website called The Culture Trip publishes essays and lists of "the top 5" or "the top 10" or "the Top 12" places or objects or events from around the world. Examples: "Top 10 Reasons Why Tel Aviv is for Lovers" or "Top 10 Must-Watch Modern…

NAES lists Bullpup Pride awards for April 13

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 13. Pictured in no particular order are:  Latterian Cameron,Gracie Mason, Natalie…

Mary Jennifer Russell joins ranks of effective local volunteers

Several years ago a woman in a small, nearby Mississippi city relied heavily on volunteer workers in her effort to start a valuable program for her city. For whatever reason it didn't work, and she sarcastically complained, "Volunteers fly off…

Tallahatchie River Players announce youth auditions for Robin Hood

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TRP’s Auditions for the Youth Production of ROBIN HOOD Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 2-5 p.m. Ladies Building New Albany Fairgrounds Eligible Candidates: Students who are currently in5th Grade-8th Grade Characters Needed: 8 Male & 8 Female…

NAMS students participate in math tournament

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Hayes Richey, Logann Cossey, Maria Favela, and Meredith Prescott represented New Albany Middle School in the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Junior High Math Tournament held recently at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Logann…

NAHS Beauty Review

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New Albany High School held its annual beauty review on March 28, 2015.  Morris Kelly Clayton was crowned Most Beautiful and Seth Male was named Most Handsome. Beauties included Sarah Gaines, Payton Robbins, Tashiunna Judon, and Lauren…