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…

Haven’t voted in Levitt AMP? Now’s the time!

With about ten days left in the voting period, New Albany is currently in 6th place in the Levitt AMP grant competition. This competition will award 15 grants of $20,000 to 15 winning communities to support free music concerts. There are 40…

Myrtle’s first Tree of Hope is accepting toys for children

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Well, Here We Go Again! Yes, Music at the Tracks is at it again.  After bringing the first music and arts & craft show to Myrtle 6 years ago and after bringing Myrtle’s first movie in the park, Movies and Moonbeams 5 years ago, Myrtle’s…

Union Co. Master Gardeners install new officers

The Union County Master Gardeners honored outgoing officers and installed new ones at a dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17th. Outgoing President Pat James presided at the meeting, which was attended by about 60 members of the gardening club and…

The Islamic-Christian conflict, Part I: the first 1300 years

That which is happening in the Middle East in 2015 is what was happening in the Middle East 14 centuries ago. That which happened in Europe last week, Muslims killing Christians and other "infidels," is what was happening in Europe 14 centuries…

Dean Provence Endowment awards announced

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The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling nearly $8,200 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the awards, this…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, November 9th

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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 November 9.               Pictured…

What treachery is this?

I'm no longer so sure about that generally accepted medical premise that pets are good for your health and well-being. This beauty of a Christmas Cactus started out in 2004 as a rescue: three sprigs with four buds in a little green plastic…

Ingomar Mound Day celebrates early Mississippi Indian life

A crowd of people interested in learning about an ancient civilization native to this part of Mississippi was on hand at the historic Ingomar Mound site on Saturday, November 14th. Sponsored by the Union County Heritage Museum, the annual…

Friday the 13th in downtown New Albany

The weather on Friday the 13th was cold and clear, about 39 degrees when this story was written, but New Albany was, never-the-less, a "hot ticket." People were out and about, enjoying themselves at several places. The Basement, a new…

Vote your support to get New Albany into the final round for Levitt Music grant.

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…

Ingomar Mounds Day with ancient weapons competition is Saturday

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The Ingomar Mounds Archaeological Event will be Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 – 2 at the mound site off Highway 15 on County Road 96, south of New Albany. The ancient weapons competition will begin at 11:15. There are three levels of competition:…

NAES Red ribbon week stresses good choices

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Students at New Albany Elementary School participated in Red Ribbon Week activities during the month of October. Red Ribbon Week is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol so that students can avoid using those…