Tag Archive for: Ole Miss

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.…
Al Povall Luncheon with Books

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…
Al Povall Luncheon with Books

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…
Al Povall Luncheon with Books

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…

University of Mississippi announces spring 2021 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 to be on one of the honor rolls.
NEMiss.news Ole Miss Spring 2020 honor rolls

University of Mississippi announces spring 2020 Dean’s and Chancellor’s Honor Rolls

The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2020 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll. The following students from New Albany made the list: Alex Kamron Ball, Jasmine Bean, Margaret Grace Bramlett,…

Former New Albany Guardsman remembers ‘The Battle of Oxford’

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Nearly 58 years ago a pivotal event in the U. S. civil rights saga happened a 40-minute drive from New Albany. James Meredith became the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi, but not without a protracted…

Ole Miss honor rolls announced

The University of Mississippi has announced names of those who were on the Dean’s and Chancellor’s honor rolls for the fall 2019 semester. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74 are listed on the Dean's Honor Roll;…

Ole Miss counselor visits future students from NA

Lakin Hughes, Admissions Counselor at the University of Mississippi, dropped by New Albany High School on Thursday, January 30.  She presented T-shirts and checklist reminders to NAHS seniors who have been admitted to Ole Miss.  She enjoyed…
New Albany MS Letter to Editor

Ed Meek and the Ole Miss ‘Finishing School’

It was the mid 1990s and our sons were looking at colleges. My husband Bodie had been Head Cheerleader at Ole Miss in the Archie days, and to tell you the truth, every single person I ever met who graduated from or even had some small affiliation…

Rant: Where are the thinking adults in the Ed Meek judgement contest?

It would have been hard to be in north Mississippi during the past week without being aware of the shameful mess at the University of Mississippi. It has been a wild, volcanic spew of words, accusations, and a rush to judgment regarding two…
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Steve Patterson on Ed Meek: Political correctness or political cowardliness?

I’m no psychologist. In all likelihood some readers of my occasional opinion pieces would insist that I, myself, should seek treatment from such a trained professional. And that I should do it soon and often! Nonetheless, permit…
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New Albany signs on for Ole Miss “M Partner” project

About 60 people gathered at New Albany's Magnolia Civic Center Monday morning as Mayor Tim Kent and Ole Miss Chancellor, Jeffrey S. Vitter, signed a partnership agreement. Under the agreement, New Albany joins with the University of Mississippi…
Al Povall Luncheon with Books

MS author Al Povall to speak at Luncheon with Books, Oct 17

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Tuesday, October 17, Mississippi author Al Povall will discuss his book A Time Remembered, Ole Miss 1945-1970 at Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Mr. Povall is a native of Lexington, MS. He graduated from…
Al Povall Luncheon with Books

N.A. fans celebrate Ole Miss Sugar Bowl victory in N.O.

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The Rebels did what they had to do New Year's night in New Orleans to earn Ole Miss football immortality. They whipped Oklahoma State 48-20 in the Sugar Bowl. The victory more than made up for a disappointing post-season last year. Ole Miss…