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…

Zack Stewart: Where is Troy, Mississippi?

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"Where is Troy, Miss'ippi? Where did you get your education?" "If you go to Troy and look straight up," says Zack Stewart,"then look all the way around the horizon, you'll see that it's the same distance to the sky in all directions. Troy…

Guest professor to review Light in August at Luncheon with Books

New Albany, MS- Tuesday, September 20, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. This will be a literary event for the Faulkner Literary Fest. Kate Stewart, an English professor at the University…

New Albany High School announces September events

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School Open House has been rescheduled for Monday, September 19th from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. so that students and parents can meet with teachers. Open House will be followed by College and Career Night at the…

Aldermen discuss pay raises, solar panels, tennis courts, September 6th

New Albany, MS- The top item on the agenda of the New Albany Board of Aldermen at its Tuesday, September 6th meeting was a hearing on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2017. The most significant item in the budget appears to be a three-percent…

Annual Patriots’ Day program to be September 9th

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The Cine will be the site of New Albany's annual Patriots' Day program. The program will be at noon Friday, September 9th, and is scheduled to be about 45 minutes long. The program, presented by the American Legion Post 72, will include music…

Union County Board of Supervisors, September 6

Board of Supervisors September 6: The first September meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors was delayed until Tuesday morning, September 6th, because of the Monday holiday. The board did routine business and heard a request from…

The RAT® Pack came to New Albany Elementary School

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New Albany, MS- The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi’s fun and entertaining educational troupe performed LIVE with TERRANCE THE RAT for NAES 2nd and 3rd graders!  Jackson, Miss.—The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi sent out…

Ancient species causes New Albany power failure  

New Albany, MS- The power blackout that put half of New Albany in the dark, Friday night, Sept. 2, was caused by an animal species 25-million years old. A few minutes before 8 p.m. Friday night, the eastern half of New Albany and a large…

TVA feeder failure cuts power in New Albany

Failure of a TVA  feeder line has cut power to east New Albany and much of Pontotoc County. TVA is working on the problem, and NALGW is standing by to assist. Expect power to be back on by or before 10:30. PM.

New Albany High School Homecoming Court, schedule announced

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School has announced its 2016 Homecoming Court, as well as the schedule of events for Homecoming Week.      2016 NAHS Homecoming Court SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the week of September 12 at New Albany High…

Myrtle writer to sign his World War II book at museum, September 9th

New Albany, MS- World War II experiences and memories reflect such intensity of the dark hours of human drama, and those of Murray Coffey from Myrtle, Mississippi, are no exception. In the midst of some of those darkest hours, such as the…

MDOT’s travel assistance resources are helpful, free

 New Albany, MS – Mississippi Department of Transportation has provided this information for those traveling MS highways. While this article is directed toward fall activities, this information is good to know in highway emergencies and…