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…
“Bespoke” to showcase furnishings, art, expanded lifestyle choices
EconomyNew Albany, MS- Bespoke, at 315 Camp Street along the Tanglefoot Trail in New Albany, MS, is open for business. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
The location will be a showcase for Micha Foster's custom lighting and…
Tallahatchie River Run to be Saturday, September 24th
Community, OrganizationsOne of Mississippi's most popular runs, the 27th BNA Tallahatchie River Run will take place Saturday, September 24th. Races will begin in front of BNA Bank at 133 East Bankhead St.
The 5K run is a challenging race/walk…
Author John Hailman to speak at Faulkner Competition luncheon
HappeningsJohn Hailman, a writer and former assistant U.S. Attorney, will speak Friday, September 23rd, at the luncheon for the 2016 William Faulkner Literary Competition.
Hailman is a published author whose books include, From Midnight to Guntown…
TRP to present 2015 one act play winners at Faulkner Literary Fest
HappeningsNew Albany, MS-The Tallahatchie River players has partnered with the the William Faulkner Literary Fest to produce the winners from the 2015 one-act play writing competition. This the 12th year that we have worked together to give authors a…
Presley to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Solar Facility in Union County
PeopleNew Albany, MS- Nettleton, Mississippi (September 13, 2016) – Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced today that he will hold a public hearing regarding the instillation of a solar facility in Union County.
The…
Lena Grove and John Steele Davis
Community, PeopleNew Albany, MS- Lena Grove, pregnant, had walked from Alabama to Mississippi, a hundred miles or more, in summer heat:
"She carried a palm leaf fan and a small bundle tied neatly in a bandanna handkerchief. It contained among other things…
Changes and Additions to Tallahatchie Riverfest 2016
TourismNew Albany, MS- Other than the date change to October 7-8, New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest has a number of changes in store.
The first big change will be evident early in the week as the Lowery Carnival Company returns to the Farmers’…
Fire on the River brings the hottest art form to Literary Fest 2016
HappeningsNew Albany, MS- Beginning mid-morning on Saturday, September 24th, this year's Literary Fest will present something unique in New Albany.
Fire on the River and the Hammer-In will be an opportunity for those interested in blacksmithing to…
Blues Doctors, Cakewalkers to perform at Literary Fest September 24th
HappeningsNew Albany, MS- Do you like harmonica and the modern Blues? Well, get ready for a treat. The Blues Doctors will perform on the Biscuits & Jam stage Saturday, September 24th, at the Literary Fest in New Albany during the Fire on the River…
New Albany High School Homecoming Parade
Community, SchoolsNew Albany, MS- NAnewsweb.com caught these images at the NAHS 2016 Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 24th. Click to enlarge/download images.
NAHS Homecoming Parade 2016
For full information about: Homecoming Court and Homecoming…
Local Library announces Septrmber events, donations
Community, OrganizationsCalendar of Events for September for the Jennie Stephens Smith Library
Thurs. Sept 15 Story Time 10:00-10:45 AM
Fri. Sept 16 …
Republican Women Club to host guest speaker, court candidates September 26/UPDATED
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany, MS- The Union County Republican Women will meet on Monday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at The Holiday Inn Express, 300 Hwy 30 W, New Albany.
The speaker will be Mary Hawkins Butler, mayor of the City of Madison, Mississippi. Mayor…