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.…
New ALbany MS Hosemann and Junior Aldermen

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…
New ALbany MS Hosemann and Junior Aldermen

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…
New ALbany MS Hosemann and Junior Aldermen

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…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Robert Thompson, 76

Robert Thompson April 5, 1943 - May 16, 2019   Robert Allen Thompson, 76, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County. He was born April 5, 1943, in Hickory Flat, MS., to Jim and Gurneal Brock Thompson.…

NAMS poetry contest winners announced

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New Albany MS - Nine New Albany Middle School students were selected by Blue Mountain College as the local winners of the New Albany Garden Club sponsored poetry contest. After completing a unit in Tracy Vainisi’s class, students were…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Helen Marie Robertson Arnold, 75

Helen Marie Robertson Arnold September 17, 1943 - May 17, 2019   Helen Marie Robertson Arnold, 75, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Mykales Residential Living in New Albany. She was born on September 5, 1943 in New Albany to William…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Shirley Foreman, 83

Shirley Foreman May 20, 1935 - May 15, 2019   Shirley Henrietta Fisher Foreman, 83, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her residence. She was born May 20, 1935, in Aurora, IL., to John and Marvel Brown Fisher. She was a housewife. She…
New Albany MS National Flight Academy cadets

National Flight Academy selects 6 from New Albany

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Six cadets from New Albany High School's JROTC program has been selected to attend the National Flight Academy at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida in June. These cadets will learn how to plan missions, work with flight simulators,…
New Albany MS Coleman visit

NAES happenings: Symphony, Earth Day, puppets & more

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April 10:  Students prepare for concert with symphony Steven Byess, conductor of the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, visited all 2nd-5th grade students at New Albany Elementary School on Wednesday, April 10 in preparation for their…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Sarah Grubbs, 92

Sarah Grubbs March 3, 1927 - May 15, 2019   Sarah Addie Foley Grubbs was born March 3, 1927, daughter of Bill and Estes Snipes Foley. She was born, raised, and lived her entire life in Mound City Community, Union County. She married…
New Albany MS Ramirez, NAHS AFJROTC

New Corp Commander Named for NAHS AFJROTC

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New Albany High School's AFJROTC held their annual awards night on April 15. At the awards night, Lt. Col. Kaylah Dowell passed on the corp commander job to cadet Lt. Col. Jacqueline Ramirez daughter of Alejandro Ramirez and Isabel Lopez. Cadet…
New Albany MS 2019 Duke TIP

New Albany Elementary School Duke TIP Talent Search Participants

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The Duke University Talent Identification Program for 4th-5th grade students is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students. Duke TIP works with students, their families, and educators to identify,…
New Albany MS Anita Collins and Walter Grace Service First

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

NEW ALBANY, Miss.,– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Anita Collins, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter. Collins is a nurse in the Intensive Care/Stepdown Unit and has been a part of the Baptist…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Polly Weeden, 75

Polly Weeden June 8, 1943 - May 13, 2019   Polly Browning Weeden, 75, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at her residence. She was born June 8, 1943, in Union County to James and Ruby Watson Browning. She was a faithful member of Fredonia…
New ALbany MS Hosemann and Junior Aldermen

Secretary of State Hosemann meets with Junior Aldermen

Delbert Hosemann, Secretary of State, met with New Albany Junior Aldermen at New Albany High School on Tuesday, May 7. Hosemann introduced himself to the group by describing his educational background, his law career, and his political…