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…

Local Republicans prepared for state convention

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New Albany, MS - The officers of the Union County Republican Committee met Thursday afternoon in New Albany to prepare for the party's state convention Saturday, May 14th, in Jackson. GOP county delegations will meet starting Saturday morning at…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, May 2nd

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New Albany, MS- The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 2. Pictured in no particular order are:  Colby Pickens, Morgan…

NAHS 2016 Art Exhibit and Competition winners

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New Albany, MS- The 2016 New Albany High School Art Exhibit and Competition opened May 2nd at the Union County Heritage Museum, and will be open to the public until the end of the school year. Plan to stop by before the exhibit closes for the…

NASTUC students hear advocate for troubled teens

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Dr. Craig Boykin spoke to students and staff at New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center (NASTUC) on April 15. Boykin is a motivational speaker and tells his story to students, teachers, and college professors.…

Luncheon With Books to focus on Jefferson & the Tripoli Pirates

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New Albany, MS- Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, May 17, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Frank Madden will review Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger's book Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: the Forgotten War…

Wilson photographs accepted for Missouri exhibition

New Albany, MS- Two photographs from New Albany fine art photographer and Tallahatchie Arts Council member T. Lowry Wilson have been accepted for exhibition at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri during the month of May…

Victory Church goes ‘down by the riverside’ for a little fun

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Victory Church held a free family event Saturday afternoon in downtown New Albany. The event was held in the grassy, partially shaded area on Main Street immediately next to the Tallahatchie River bridge that spans Bankhead Street/Old…

Union Co. Ole Miss Club announces 2016 scholarship winners

Members of the Union County Ole Miss Club recognized four students this week as recipients of the annual scholarship.  Recipients for 2016 were NAHS Seniors, Rush Butler, Garrett Meggs, and Trace Thompson, and Ingomar Senior, Olivia High. …

Toyota reps to hear Career & Technical students’ presentation

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This week, the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education students will be wrapping up a soft skills week with a presentation with representatives from Toyota. This week the school has carried out a soft skill with all students…

MS Republican Women pledge support to nominee

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The Union County Republican Women's Club is a member of the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women.  MFRW board met this past weekend in Louisville, MS, and all affiliated clubs passed this resolution of unity. MFRW Resolution of Unity:  MFRW…

NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for April 25th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 25. Pictured in no particular order are:  Zion Woods, Isebella White, Asia…

NAES Bullpup pride award winners for April 18th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 18. Pictured in no particular order are:  Sam Littlejohn, Leah Harrison,…