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.…
Bluesman Kenny Brown, B&J Market, July 19, 2018

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…
Bluesman Kenny Brown, B&J Market, July 19, 2018

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…
Bluesman Kenny Brown, B&J Market, July 19, 2018

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…

Magnolia Recreation & Resource Center ribbon cutting, August 1

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UCDA is hosting a ribbon cutting for Magnolia Recreation and Resource Center on Wednesday, August 1, at 10a.m. and we invite you to attend. They are located at 307 Wilson Street in New Albany. You may contact them at 662-539-7873 or visit online…

NAES Hosts First Pre-K Academy for Rising Kindergarten Students

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New Albany Elementary School (NAES) recently held a Pre-K Academy for students who are registered for kindergarten at NAES for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. The academy was held for four hours each day for twelve days during July at…
Kara Hancock

Amazing string of events brings ill woman home from Honduras

A young woman fell suddenly and critically ill last week in a third world country 1,400 miles from New Albany. It was a scary, dicey situation, and a remarkable series of events followed during the next two days. Kara Hancock, the daughter…
West Nile Virus

Health Department confirms West Nile virus active in MS

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus infection for 2018, in a Hinds County resident. This confirmed case indicates that mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus are now active…
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Prohibition of e-cigarettes to be enforced by City of New Albany

In the City of New Albany, the use of "e-cigarettes," often called "vaping" is forbidden in the same places that prohibit the use of tobacco. City officials say strict enforcement will henceforth include the use of e-cigarettes or similar devices…

Tallahatchie River Players present “Who Shot the Sheriff?”

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The Tallahatchie River Players will present "Who Shot the Sheriff?" at the Magnolia Room at 135 E Bankhead Street, New Albany, on Saturday, July 28th.  This performance is an old radio style show, written by Alice M. Batzel. It is a western-murder…
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Old travel trailers accumulating in downtown New Albany

Several old travel trailers have accumulated on the same downtown New Albany property from which 100 junk cars were removed last year. The trailers, some severely damaged, are parked next to the fence on the Snyder Street property, and…
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Main Street Back to School Shopping This Weekend

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The New Albany Main Street Association and their Downtown & Around retail stores invite everyone to come on out for back-to-school shopping. Store owners will be offering a variety of specials throughout the weekend. Some of the member retailers…

Three fire departments combat North Haven house fire/UPDATED

UPDATED July 23rd, 12:50AM: Fire fighters had the house fire in North Haven under control by about 12:30 AM Monday. Damage is reported to have been extensive. There were no reported injuries to fire department personnel or to occupants…
fast-moving Thursday storm

Fast-moving Thursday storm leaves some damages behind

Workers used a truck-mounted crane Saturday morning to remove a large tree limb from a house in New Albany's Northside neighborhood, where a fast-moving Thursday storm damaged large old trees. This tree fell on the house at 613 Cleveland…

Mitchell serves as Republican Page

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Lane Mitchell, a rising senior at New Albany High School, served as a Republican Page for the U.S. Senate during June. Mitchell is the son of Heather and Torrey Mitchell. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany Schools
Bluesman Kenny Brown, B&J Market, July 19, 2018

Bluesman Kenny Brown at Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market 

Few of the people in New Albany Thursday evening for the Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market realized they were being entertained by a significant Mississippi musician. Bluesman Kenny Brown sang his songs and played his electric guitar…