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…
New Albany K-2 students celebrate 100 days of learning
Community, SchoolsStudents in grades K-2 at New Albany Elementary School celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday, January 26. Students participated in activities related to the #100. These activities included exercises, puzzles, making crafts, building with…
New Albany, Union County School districts celebrate School Board Recognition Week
General NewsThe New Albany & Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 11-17, for their leadership and service to local school districts and…
Myrtle sets reception to celebrate Town Clerk’s years of service
PeopleThe public is invited to attend the reception celebrating the Town Clerk's long service to the Myrtle community.
Marie White started as Town Clerk for Myrtle on February 1, 1993. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will host a reception to recognize…
All area fire and rescue workers have been out in the cold since January 1st
General NewsNew Albany Fire/Rescue and all Union County Fire Services have seen a lot of activity during the cold weather since January 1st. The cold weather has caused alarm system malfunctions, along with sprinkler systems freezing and bursting as they…
MS Senator McDaniel addresses Union Co. Republican Women Club
Community, OrganizationsThe Union County Republican Women's Club held its January meeting Monday night in the circuit court room at the county courthouse.
Club officers for the coming year were installed during a ceremony early in the program. Vivian Dailey, president…
IMPC Cares: What cancer screening tests are recommended for you?
Health & WellnessDo you know the current cancer screening recommendations for yourself and your loved ones? Here are the Cancer Prevention Screening and Early Detection Guidelines of the American Cancer Society. Guidelines take into consideration your current…
An arbor will soon be completed in downtown New Albany “pocket park”
LeisureA new arbor is under construction in the small pocket park across Bankhead Street from the New Albany police station. The City of New Albany is building the arbor, which will be a welcoming place to "sit a spell" and enjoy a little shade on…
NAHS Act 30 club adds two members in January
Community, SchoolsNew Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Karina Graham and Ruston Adams on January 10 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the cl…
Sen. Chris McDaniel to speak to Republican Women’s Club
Community, OrganizationsThe Union County Republican Women’s Club will meet on Monday, January 22, at 6:30pm at the Union County courthouse. Our speaker will be Senator Chris McDaniel.
Our new officers will be installed by MFRW President Vivian Dailey.
Light…
Weather closes many area medical facilities
Community, OrganizationsMEDICAL FACILITIES: OPEN AND CLOSED LISTING
OPEN:
Family Clinic of New Albany (OPEN)
Friendship Medical Clinic (OPEN)
MegMed –Closing at noon
Center for Women’s Health (Dr. Johnson) – Opening at 1pm
New Albany Children’s…
MS Museum of Art quilt exhibit opens Thursday in New Albany
HappeningsUnion County Heritage Museum is hosting a quilt exhibit, one of 12 statewide exhibits, as part of Art Across Mississippi: Twelve Exhibitions, Twelve Communities, the Mississippi Museum of Art’s statewide bicentennial initiative.
Voices…
Reward now $5000 minimum in New Albany hit-and-run incident
General NewsThe reward has been increased to at least $5,000 for information about the hit-and-run incident that critically injured a pedestrian last week in New Albany.
New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson and Mayor Tim Kent announced Monday afternoon…