Learn more about the people, events, and organizations that shape the community. Includes presentations at both city and county schools, upcoming events, organizations, and the people who are involved.

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.…

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 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…

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…
NEMiss.News Shepherd's Center Fall Festival

Shepherd’s Center of Tupelo’s Fall Festival supports services to independently living older adults

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The Shepherd's Center of Tupelo provides free transportation and other services to Tupelo's independently living seniors. A Fall Festival/Market on October 19 raised funds and community awareness of its available services.

The Shepherd Center of Tupelo Fall Festival fundraiser for senior citizen services is October 19

The Shepherd's Center of Tupelo will host a Fall Festival fundraiser for support of its services for senior citizens. The festival, with many local artists and vendors, will be in downtown Tupelo on Saturday October 19.
NEMiss.News Daisy Award Winner Judy Murphy

Baptist Union County Recognizes Nurse for Outstanding Care

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Congratulations to Judy Murphy, RN, who has won the Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing care at Baptist Hospital Union County.
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Everlena Smith’s 100th Birthday Celebration Pictorial

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Many friends and family gathered to celebrate Everlena Smith in honor of her 100th birthday, coming up on September 27, 2024.
NEMiss.News Sam Mosley

R&B great and local treasure Sam Mosley leaves behind legacy of music, love and community at age 78

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Beloved R&B musician and songwriter Sam Mosley of Mosley & Johnson passes from the scene at age 78.

Mamie Everlena (Venzant) Smith will celebrate 100 years on September 27th

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Community friends are invited to join Mamie Everlena Smith and her family as they celebrate her 100 birthday. She will be 100 years old on September 27. A celebration in her honor will be at the New Albany Boys' & Girls' Club on Saturday January 21.

First Methodist Church’s inaugural Christmas in July Tablescapes Luncheon benefits the Christmas Store ministry

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Guests at First Methodist Church's inaugural Christmas in July Tablescapes luncheon enjoyed a cheerful afternoon of fun while raising money for the Christmas Store ministry, which aids Union County families in need of help at Christmas.
NEMiss.News Leigh Treloar, head coach NEMCC women's golf

NEMCC to debut Women’s Golf team in 2025-26 year with Leigh Treloar as inaugural coach

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Northeast MS Community College will debut its women's golf program in 2025-26 with Leigh Treloar as inaugural coach.
NEMiss.News Baptist Service First

Baptist Union County Names Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Hope Conlee, RN, who was recently named a Service First Champion at Baptist Union County

Thursday July 18 at the Museum, Dr. Kate Stewart answers: “Is there a decline in the Southern language?”

Dr. Kate Stewart will answer the question "Is there a decline in the Southern Language?" at Museum Moments, Thursday July 18 at the Museum.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Historical Society, Lost Stories

Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting June 28 topic: Lost Stories, Cemeteries & Genealogies

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History detective Steve Robbins will discuss "Lost Stories, Cemeteries and Genealogies" at the Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting on June 28. Pre-register by June 26.

New Albany High School Art Exhibit opens May 13 at the Museum

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The opening reception for the annual New Albany High School Art Exhibit will be today, May 13, at the Union County Heritage Museum.