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…
Union County Area Job Fair to be September 5th
PeopleUCDA is sponsoring the Union County Area Job Fair on Wednesday, September 5, in the Hillcrest Baptist Church gymnasium.
The fair is held in association with the Governor’s Job Fair Network and the Department of Employment Security.
The…
Two killed in “wrong way” two-car collision on I-22
General NewsA two-car collision near Myrtle on Interstate 22 killed the drivers of both vehicles late Friday morning, August 31.
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said one vehicle was traveling east (toward Tupelo) in the west-bound lanes of I-22 when…
Path cleared for natural gas service to some rural customers
Government & PoliticsSome rural residents of Union County and Marshall County may have natural gas service available in their homes during 2019.
New Albany Lights, Gas and Water (NALGW) had applied to the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) for authority…
City can use capital from Young land gift for any city improvement
General NewsThe City of New Albany will be free to use the value of the Young family land gift for any city improvement.
"We would like to see them use much of the money for improvements in the older parts of New Albany -- rebuilding sidewalks in the…
Voters will decide school bond issue in Sept. 25 election
General NewsFour weeks from today -- September 25, 2018 -- New Albany voters will decide whether to approve up to $8.5-million in bonds to pay for work on school buildings. State law requires a 60% affirmative vote for the school bond issue to be authorized.
The…
Veterans affairs speakers address American Legion, Republican Women
Community, OrganizationsThe August meeting of the Union County Republican Women's Club was held jointly with Post 72 of the New Albany American Legion, and with the Post 72 Auxiliary Unit. They met on the evening of Monday, August 27, 2018, at the American Legion's…
Myrtle chop shop raided by Union County Sheriff’s office
General NewsOfficers of the Union County Sheriff's Office (UCSO) raided a "chop shop" near Myrtle Saturday, August 25, and recovered a variety of stolen motor vehicles.
After receiving information from a dependable source, UCSO officers obtained and…
Does John McCain’s death signal the end of the old Republican Party?
Opinion
A mighty oak has fallen. With the passing of Arizona Senator, John McCain, America has lost a great statesman and the United States Senate has lost one of its wisest and most treasured lions .
Senator McCain was a patriot and…
Public and officials invited to hear city planner speak
EconomyThe push to hire a city planner and develop a strategic plan for New Albany has apparently started up again.
First Ward Alderwoman Amy Livingston sent out an email Thursday morning, August 23, inviting New Albany residents to a meeting on the…
Rookers and mom in Memphis hospital after arrests
General NewsTwo brothers, who were involved in a shoot-out yesterday with a Union County deputy sheriff, have been captured and are being treated for gunshot wounds in Memphis.
Timothy and Jeremy Rooker were captured this morning by officers of the Shelby…
Rooker brothers believed captured in Memphis
General NewsReports from Memphis say brothers Jeremy and Timothy Rooker have been taken into custody.
The Rooker brothers are believed to have been involved in a shooting incident yesterday near Ingomar, in Union County.
Shelby County, Tenn., law…
Two brothers involved in Thursday morning gunfire incident still at large
General NewsTwo brothers involved in a Thursday morning shooting incident in southern Union County were still the subjects of a large manhunt as daylight was failing this evening.
Timothy and Jeremy Rooker, white males, both believed to be from the Memphis…