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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
Middle School eyesore

Long-standing Middle School eyesore remedied by Sustainability Committee

A badly eroded and unsafe eyesore has been worsening for years at the New Albany Middle School and an attractive remedy is nearly complete. The hazard at the intersection of Apple and Glade streets resulted from dirt washing away from under…
February 2019 Employee of Month

NAES names its February 2019 Employee of the Month

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The New Albany Elementary School Employee of the Month for February is Donna Stacy. According to co-workers, Mrs. Stacy goes above and beyond her expected duties and is nice and friendly to everyone. Mrs. Stacy serves as a kindergarten teacher…
Career Speakers

Career Speakers program kicks off at NAHS

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New Albany High School kicked off its "Career Speakers of the Week" in January. Each week NAHS will host a "Career Speaker of the Week" in the media center during lunch. Each week speakers representing different careers will speak to students…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Roy Leon May, 87

Roy Leon May August 25, 1931 - February 26, 2019   Roy Leon May, 87, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home after a long illness. He was born August 25, 1931, in New Albany to William and Estelle…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Roy Pannell, 84

Roy Pannell January 24, 1935 - February 24, 2019     Roy James Pannell, 84, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 24, 1935, in Union County to Amery Roy and Lena Jane Davis Pannell. He was…
Zeke Listenbee Giving Back

Museum to host Meet & Greet for Listenbee

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There will be a meet and greet for Zeke Listenbee at the Union County Heritage Museum on Thursday, February 28th.  The event will take place from 12 noon until 1:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Listenbee, who is a native of Union…

NAHS students participate in a variety of learning experiences

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Career & Technical Nontraditional Day Nontraditional Day was celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the New Albany High School of Career and Technical Education. There were 155 freshmen students who participated in the event. Christy…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

James Ellis McNeely, 55

James Ellis McNeely December 25, 1963 - February 23, 2019   James Ellis McNeely, 55, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1963, in New Albany to Russell Fant McNeely and Lavada Louise Carwyle…
HOSA district competition 2019

New Albany Career & Technical School HOSA District Winners

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The student organization HOSA-Future Health Professionals recently held the district leadership competition at Millsaps Career and Technical Center in Starkville, MS. April Voyles is the Health Science Instructor and also serves as the HOSA…
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Union Co. Republican Women host meeting focusing on human trafficking

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Union County Republican Women’s club is pleased to host a meeting open to all interested parties on the devastating problem of human trafficking which is a national focus for Republican women’s clubs. Meeting time is 6:30 PM on Monday,…
Heart month luncheon

Baptist Union County to host free luncheon during Heart Month

NEW ALBANY, MISS.-Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of heart disease, especially how to make lifestyle choices that lead to optimal heart health and how to recognize…
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Jeff Mitchell qualifies for MS Senate District 3 seat

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Today I would like to announce that I have signed and delivered my qualification papers to run for the State Senate seat being vacated this fall by Ashley’s uncle. As a True, Christian Constitutional Conservative candidate, I’d like to…