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…
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Early retirement of Katrina bonds returns funds to MS’s general fund, lowers rates for Entergy customers

Bond Commission and Public Service Commission Take Action to Reduce Ratepayer Bills, Clear Away State Debt New Albany, MS-  from Jackson, MS:  Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Public Service Commissioners, and Entergy CEO Haley Fisackerly held a…

Blue Mountain College to host Night of Worship, October 23

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There will be a joint Night of Worship at Blue Mountain College this Sunday night October 23 at 6:00 pm. Choir and Orchestras from FBC New Albany, Hillcrest Baptist New Albany, FBC Ripley, West Jackson St Tupelo, and the Blue Mountain College…

Wages honored for work with city of New Albany

New Albany, MS- Bob Wages was honored by family, coworkers and friends at a dinner party Thursday night, October 20, at The Warehouse in New Albany. Wages retired recently as chairman of the New Albany Planning and Zoning Board, concluding…

NAES first graders explore careers on field trip

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New Albany, MS- On Tuesday, October 18, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  These first graders have been studying about community helpers and careers. …

NAES kindergarten students study farm life

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New Albany, MS- Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School have been studying the farm.  Recently, Mrs. Lisa Topper's kindergarten class participated in a "Country Farm Breakfast" and learned about the foods that come from the…

Shands to run full marathon for St. Jude

I'm running in the St. Jude full marathon (26.2 miles) as a St. Jude Hero to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's lifesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children. I want to help make sure that families never receive a bill from…
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Union County Republican Women’s Club to meet October 24

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The Union County Republican Women invite the community to attend their monthly meeting at the Magnolia Center, 135 E. Bankhead, New Albany, on Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Lee Habeeb who is the co-founder of the Laura…

Local author to sign books October 22 at the library

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New Albany, MS- Jessica Montgomery will be signing her book at the Library,  Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. Jessica Montgomery, pastor of Healing the Hurt Ministry, is a devoted mother of four children who lives in Pontotoc, MS. Her biographical…

A beautiful Christmas Season coming soon to New Albany

New Albany, MS-  Our beautiful town is gearing up for the coming Christmas season, which will bring new sights and new events-- in addition to old favorites. “Christmas in Flight” Christmas Parade While there had been some talk of moving…

New Albany power failure

At about 6:15 this evening power failed in a section of New Albany. The area was a large swath of east central New Albany, from Camp Ave. on the west and almost to Highway 15 on the east. Apparently, a breaker  failed--due to reasons unknown…

Prohibition – the Bitter end in Mississippi

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New Albany, MS- Mississippi’s Tortured History with Alcohol, and How a New Albanian Stopped the Double Standard, is the topic of this month’s Museum Moments this  Thursday, Oct. 20 at noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. The famous…

“The Addams Family” opening at Cine Theater this Friday

"The Addams Family," the 2016 musical comedy production by the Union County Public Schools, opens Friday, Oct. 21, at the Cine Theater in New Albany. Photos here are from the dress rehearsal Monday night. The annual Union County…