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…
concrete pad

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.…
rural internet service

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…
rural internet service

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…
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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…
NAES students of month Nov 2018

NAES November Students of the Month named

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Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. Students chosen for grades K - 2 (in no particular order): Mar’Kobein…
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New Albany School District Hosts Luncheon for Retired Teachers

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The New Albany Schools honored teachers, administrators, and staff members who are retired from the school district at a luncheon on December 7. More than thirty retired educators attended the luncheon that was held at the Career & Technical…
2018 Christmas at the Museum

2018 Christmas at the Museum highlights family fun

A large number of New Albany area residents refused to let today's cold and rainy weather keep them from attending 2018 Christmas at the Museum. The Union County Heritage Museum is a focal point for the community, and provides many entertaining…

WordPress 5.0 anxiety seen in many website owners

There is a good deal of WordPress 5.0 anxiety apparent on the internet these days. We are not immune. NAnewsweb.com's website has been in operation for over three years, operating on a WordPress platform. WordPress operates about 75 million…
city board 4 Dec 2018

City Board 4 Dec. 2018: Signage and zoning matters discussed

The city’s zoning and sign codes were the prevailing theme of the Tuesday, Dec. 4 meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. The pastor of a church at 1512 South Central Avenue asked the board for a variance to put up a directional sign…
2018 NAMS spelling bee

New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners

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    The New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, November 29.   l-r: Maya McColly, 3rd place; Owen Cotten, 1st place; and Josie Foster, 2nd place.     Melanie Shannon Public…
NAES employee of month Nov 2018

NAES names Empolyee of the Month for November

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New Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for November is 2nd grade teacher, Casie Cook. Not only does she work hard to help her students, but she assists her co-workers in helping them out whenever needed. She is an outstanding teacher…
NALGW trimming

NALGW is working to keep the power on year round

Workmen for New Albany Lights, Gas and Water (NALGW) are getting New Albany ready for winter. Among the hazards of winter at this latitude are ice storms, often accompanied by electrical power failures. While we rarely receive significant…
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Fire reported in a BNSF freight yard that serves Toyota plant/Corrected

Correction:  Regarding a fire Monday night, Dec. 3, in railroad switch engine near the Toyota plant, NAnewsweb.com wishes to correct a factual error. We reported that the switch engine involved was owned by Toyota. We have been informed today…
County Board 3 Dec. 2018

County Board 3 Dec. 2018: NEMCC & Three Rivers report

The Union County Board of Supervisors heard reports from two organizations it supports with county tax funds at its Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, meeting. First on the board's agenda was Dr. Ricky Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community…
Oxford Road fire

New Albany Fire Department answers call to Oxford Road fire

The New Albany Fire Department responded to call about a house fire on Oxford Road shortly before 5 pm, Friday evening, Nov. 30. Several fire engines went to a house at 202 Oxford Road. Someone had turned on an attic exhaust fan that had…
rural internet service

Rural Mississippians Deserve Internet Service the Same as Anyone Else

Ask any elected official in Mississippi if people living in rural areas deserve the same quality of life as people living in cities and you will probably get a quick “yes,” but that isn’t what current state policy says. Internet service…