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…
concrete pad

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.…
First United Methodist Church

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…
First United Methodist Church

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…
First United Methodist Church

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…
Luncheon with books

Luncheon with Books to review O’Reilly’s newest “Killing” book

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Tuesday, April 19 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Frank Madden will review Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's book Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan for Luncheon with Books sponsored by Friends…

NAHS honors new ACT 30+ students

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Olivia Thompson, Emma Myers, and Meredith Prescott on Thursday, April 6 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on…
Union County Development Association Building

Union County Development Association membership banquet set

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If you own a New Albany business, or are otherwise interested, you are cordially invited to the 2017 Annual Membership Banquet of Union County Development Association.  This event will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:30PM, in the cafeteria…
NAHS Beauty Review

New Albany High School 2017 Beauty Review

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New Albany High School held its annual beauty review on April 1, 2017.  Sydney Collier was crowned Most Beautiful and Overton Johnson was named Most Handsome. Beauties included Ivy Jennings Jordan, Molly Beth White, Adalyn Aldridge, and Kenidi…
IM&PC Groundbreaking

New Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic (IM&PC) groundbreaking

The foundation for this clinic was laid in 2003 The Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany, PLLC was founded by Dr. Eric Harding, MD in 2003. The clinic's mission was to provide a dual specialty clinic in Internal Medicine…

“Meet the Candidates” forum to be held at Union County Courthouse

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In the spirit of community, several Union County Democrat and Republican organizations have collaborated on a Meet the Candidates forum. The event will take place on Monday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse. All municipal…
New Albany Calico Mushroom

City Aldermen discuss zoning, signage and hiring at April meeting

At the April 4th New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting, local resident Ms Carolyn Spight came before the board requesting to replace her existing double wide manufactured home on Bratton Road with a new one. Her current housing was grandfathered…
First United Methodist Church

Outstanding Career & Technical students named for third nine weeks

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the third nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: Picture 1 (no particular order): Jon Luke Hamblin,…

Crossing on the Green Park: a nod to New Albany’s railroad history

New Albany’s new Crossing on the Green Park honors the city’s close association with railroads and those who’ve owned them.  The Union County Historical Society is developing the small, railroad-themed park at the intersection of  Faulkner…
Tree down

Storm downs several trees in New Albany

At least five trees in New Albany were knocked down by wind during the night/morning of April 2nd and 3rd, 2017. There was minor damage to some homes but no injuries were reported. New Albany Lights, Gas, and Water ( NALGW) crews…
First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church hosts “Maker Fun Factory” training

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  New Albany, Mississippi – An upcoming Group Vacation Bible School training and networking event called VBS Fun Shop is being hosted at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 22nd. This event will be held from 9:00am…