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.…
NAMS New Albany Middle School

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…
NAMS New Albany Middle School

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 New Albany Middle School

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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Indoor dogs and 4% rain: glad we dodged the other 96%

At NAnewsweb.com, we have recently acquired a dog. Until then, we rarely noted the weather, unless the sirens were blasting. Prissy strayed up to our home a few months ago, caught our attention by eating out of our front porch bird feeder…
2018 Freedom Fest

2018 Freedom Fest to bring three days of family entertainment

It’s that time of year again and the New Albany Main Street and Community Development team is preparing for a fabulous 2018 Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest is a weekend long celebration held in historic downtown New Albany and will be host to…
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Republican Women’s Club to hear MS GOP Director, Purple Heart recipient

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The Republican Women's Club will meet Monday, June 25th 6:30 PM at Cook's Adult Daycare. The public is invited to attend. This will be a joint meeting with the Union County Republican Executive Committee. Please RSVP to Sue Morrisson 662-538-4552…
Beautification awards

Quarterly City Beautification awards announced

New Albany City Beautification awards were presented Monday morning, June 11, to a residential winner and a business honoree. The traditional, landscaped home of Mike and Jennifer Beam received the residential home. City Beautification Committee…
2018 Taylor Moore Scholarship

Rutherford Awarded Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

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Joseph Rutherford was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 25, 2018. The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college…

No injuries reported from vehicle fire in Wal-Mart parking lot

A New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) crew and a Baptist Hospital ambulance were dispatched to the Wal-Mart parking lot Thursday night, June 7th, in response to a 911 call. Firemen arrived shortly before 10PM to find an older model sports utility…
2018 Farmers' Market

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market opens its 2018 season

New Albany's Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market opened its 2018 season today. The Market, located in downtown New Albany on the banks of the Tallahatchie River, has changed its days of operation. The market will be open on Thursdays, from 4:00…

Public Meet & Greet for New Albany schools’ coaches

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The public is invited to attend a "Meet and Greet" being held for New Albany Schools' Athletics Directors and Coaches. Mr. Lance Evans, Superintendent will make formal introductions at 10:15 a.m. Coaches will be available briefly for comments…
City Board 6-5-18

City Board 6-5-18: Aldermen hold hearing on sign ordinance

The New Albany Board of Aldermen held a public hearing June 5th on its proposed new sign ordinance. The hearing was the first item on the agenda during the regular  City Board 6-5-18 meeting Tuesday evening at city hall. Sign Ordinance…
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Alleged car thief captured in Georgia, now in custody in New Albany

A man who allegedly stole a car at a New Albany convenience store on May 14th has been captured in Georgia, and is now in jail here. Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police Department (NAPD) says he was informed Friday, June 1, by…
New Albany MS high school

NAHS names new Athletics Director, Head Football Coach

The New Albany School Board of Trustees approved the hiring of both a new  Athletics Director and a new Head Football Coach at its monthly meeting on June 4. Todd Lott will serve as Athletics Director; Cody Stubblefield will be the new Head…
NAMS New Albany Middle School

New Albany Middle School names new Assistant Principal

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New Albany School District announces the hiring of Anna Kathryn Sloan as the next Assistant Principal of New Albany Middle School. Sloan brings several years of experience in education, coaching, and research. Most recently, Sloan served as…