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.…
NEMiss.News NAES Employees of Month Nov. 2021

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 NAES Employees of Month Nov. 2021

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 NAES Employees of Month Nov. 2021

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…
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Two NAHS Bulldogs sign with colleges

Congratulations to Bulldogs Kamron Carter and Cameron Knox, who recently signed up to play for Mississippi colleges.
NEMiss.News Garden Therapy students

New Albany Middle School Youth Gardeners create Christmas swags

New Albany Middle School EXCEL students studied coniferous vs deciduous trees, made Christmas swags and learned benefits of garden therapy.
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NAHS Honors Band participants and Outstanding Career & Tech students honored

Congratulations to New Albany High School students selected to participate in Honors Band and to Career & Technical School's Outstanding Students for 2nd nine weeks.
NSMiss.News PEPA donates truck

Pontotoc Electric Power Association donates truck for classroom instruction

Pontotoc Electric Power Association recently donated a truck to be used for Career & Technical School classroom teaching.

Many friends honored Larry Reedy and Thomas Maclin at retirement reception at United Funeral Services

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Larry Reedy and Thomas Maclin were honored at a retirement reception on Friday December 17 at United Funeral Services.
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Reedy and Maclin to be honored Friday

Larry Reedy and Thomas Maclin will be honored at a retirement reception at United Funeral Services.
NEMiss.News NAHS students on Biology tour

NAHS biology students learn from Univ of MS tour

New Albany High School biology students toured the University of Mississippi with emphasis on biology studies.
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Williams receives multiple awards at annual firefighters event

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New Albany fire fighters, their families and their friends gathered for the annual Christmas gathering on Friday December 10th, 2021. Annual awards were given and a retiree was honored.

District I MDOT employees recognized for their service

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  TUPELO, MISS. - During a recent awards ceremony, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recognized employees in District 1, which covers 16 northeastern Mississippi counties, for their years of continuous service to…
NEMiss.News NAES students study Hello Dolly

NAES students explore musical topics with ‘Hello Dolly’ resources

New Albany Elementary School students studied aspects of 'Hello Dolly' in relation to their Music Exploration activities.
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month November 2021

Congratulations to the New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month November 2021.
NEMiss.News NAES Employees of Month Nov. 2021

NAES Employees of the Month for Novermber 2021

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