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…
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.…
NEMiss.News Dec 2021 Employees of the Month

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…
NEMiss.News Dec 2021 Employees of the Month

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…
NEMiss.News Dec 2021 Employees of the Month

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 Michael Smith signing

New Albany Bulldog Michael Smith signs to play basketball

Congratulations to Michael Smith, who signed to play basketball for Co-Lin (Copiah Lincoln Community College).
NEMiss.News Brownies and birthday kits

Brownie Troop 21385 donates birthday kits to NAES

Girl Scout Brownie Troup 21385 donated birthday kits to help families in need of help to celebrate birthdays.
NEMiss.News Kiwanis Club awards Hixson Award to David Goode

David Goode tenth person to be named George F. Hixson Fellow in New Albany Kiwanis Club’s 93 years

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Congratulations to David Goode, who recently became only the 10th recipient of the George F. Hixson Award in the New Albany Kiwanis Club's 93-year history. The award is the highest honor a local Kiwanis Club can bestow upon a member.
NEMiss.News Fire on Sunset Rd.

NAFD quickly extinguished a fire at 904 Sunset Road

A house fire on Sunset Road Friday evening, January 21, 2022, was quickly brought under control with a minimum of water damage.
NEMiss.News Spelling Bee

New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners announced

Congratulations to the New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners!
NEMiss.News Sue Chunn 50 years' service

Baptist Union County recently celebrated employees for their years of service

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Congratulations to all the employees of Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, who were recently honored for their years of service to the hospital and the community.
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NAHS ACT 30+ Club adds three new members in January 2022

Congratulations to the three newest members of the New Albany High School's ACT 30+ Club!
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A dual college credit program is announced for Career & Technical students

  New Albany School of Career and Technical Education is excited to announce that through a partnership with Northeast Mississippi Community College. Early Childhood I, Early Childhood II and Business Marketing & Finance II students…
NEMiss.News New Albany Garden CLub

New Albany Garden Club’s fall season and winter plans

New Albany Garden Club has had an active 2021 season and looks forward to their plans for 2022.
NEMioss.News Holley Retirement from MDOT

MDOT District Engineer Mark Holley retires

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D1 District Engineer Mark Holley retires December 31, after almost 28 years of service to Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).
NEmiss.News NASD Teacher of the Year Jalon Bullock

New Albany School District Teacher of the Year 2021-2022

Congratulations to Jalon Bullock, New Albany School District's Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022.
NEMiss.News Dec 2021 Employees of the Month

New Albany Elementary School December 2021 Employees of the Month

Congratulations to New Albany Elementary School Employees of the Month for December 2021.