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…
NAHS names new inductees to ACT 30+ Club
Community, SchoolsNew Albany High School recently presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to (l-r) Parker Reid, Mason Armstrong, & Laura Grace Hardy for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are…
Local museum will hold solar eclipse viewing event
Community, Organizations
A Solar Eclipse Viewing Event will be held at the Union County Heritage Museum on August 21 from 11:56 until the eclipse ends. New Albany will have 93 % coverage.
Free viewing glasses. Bring your lunch and lawn chair and come…
Local scouts, leaders tour DC and attend National Jamboree
Community, OrganizationsYocona and Chickasaw Councils' Troop 4345 and Venture Crew 5264 contingent attended the 2017 Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, held at Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve in WV on July 19-28.
They were lead by Dale Hayes- scoutmaster,…
New Albany Fire Department grant to help provide safety equipment
General NewsThe New Albany Fire Department received word this morning (August 10th) from Senator Cochran’s and Senator Wicker's office that our 2016 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) grant application has been approved by FEMA. We should receive…
New Albany High School to host annual Open House.
Community, SchoolsNew Albany High School will host its Open House on Monday, August 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Parents of high school students are invited to attend.
Melanie Shannon
B2B Luncheon to hear new workforce development plan for local area
EconomyThe next installment of our B2B Luncheon Series, sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2017, in the Magnolia Room of the Magnolia Civic Center. The program will be provided by Mr. Bill Renick,…
Board of Supervisors hear Project Life Saver, VOCA presentations August 7
Government & PoliticsThe Union County Board of Supervisors heard presentations by two individuals during its meeting Monday morning, August 7.
Special presentations to the Board
Betty King reported on Project Life Saver, a program to supply vulnerable children…
Eudora Welty work to be the topic of August Museum Moments
Community, Organizations"Serious Daring" Mississippi and Beyond, by Eudora Welty, is the topic of the August Museum Moments on Thursday, August 17, 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Dr. Elizabeth Crews, Ph.D., Blue Mountain College teacher and Welty…
Single vehicle accident damages downtown New Albany building
General NewsA one-vehicle accident at about 8 a.m. Sunday morning damaged a downtown New Albany building and sent the driver to the emergency room at Baptist Memorial Hospital. The extent of the driver's injuries is not known, but they are not believed…
U.S. Representative Kelly lists congressional accomplishments, concerns
Government & PoliticsIn a speech given to the New Albany Rotary Club on Friday, August 4th, U.S. Representative Trent Kelly refuted the main stream media's picture of a lack of activity and accomplishment in Washington. "We are getting things done," he said, but…
PSC passes “Hire Mississippi” rule to increase business opportunities for MS-based companies
EconomyIn 2016 alone, approximately 70% of operation and maintenance contracts of Mississippi public utilities went to out-of-state companies while only 30% stayed in Mississippi.
On August 1, 2017, the Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously…
Jennie Stephens Smith Library News: June & July 2017
LeisureThis month there is big news at the library. New LED lighting has been installed. The Union County Library Board used some of the funds from the Elaine Platek inheritance, and the Union County Board of Supervisors paid for the installation.…