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…
missing man mcquary

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 Anna Parks, ACT 30 Club

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 Anna Parks, ACT 30 Club

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 Anna Parks, ACT 30 Club

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 VetAspire program Hayes Hemby

NAHS Senior attends VetAspire at Mississippi State

New Albany High School senior, Hayes Hemby, participated in the VetAspire program at Mississippi State.
NEMiss.News Truemper signing

Truemper signs with Blue Mountain College

Congratulations to Catherine Truemper, who recently signed with Blue Mountain College.
NEMiss.News Sugar Babies project

New Albany Career & Tech students care for ‘Sugar Babies’

New Albany Career & Technical students learned the basics of keeping their 'sugar babies' healthy.
NEMiss.News NASTUC Teacher of year 2021

NASTUC names its Teacher of the Year 2021-2022

Congratulations to the New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center's Teacher of the Year 2021-2022.
NEMiss.News Camp "Read-s-Lot" teaches language arts

NAES 4th graders attend Camp ‘Read-a-Lot’

New Albany Elementary School fourth graders had a great time at Camp 'Read-a-Lot," which was created for them by their English language arts (ELA) teachers.
NEMiss.News A&P class reads their books to NAES students

NAHS students produce books for elementary schoolers

NAHS Anatomy & Physiology students produced books on the digestive system then enjoyed reading them to NAES students.
NEMiss.News NAES Teacher of the Year 2021-22

New Albany Elementary School names 2021-22 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mary Catherine Latham, named the Teacher of the Year 2021-2022 at New Albany Elementary School.
NEMiss.News NAES Kindergarten students work in black light

NAES Kindergarten enjoyed studying under black light

New Albany Elementary School kindergarten students enjoyed learning about 'Staying Drug Free' while working under black light.
NEMiss.News NAHS Bulldogs sign with MDCC

Two NAHS Baseball Bulldogs sign with MS Delta Community College

Congratulations to NAHS Baseball Bulldogs Micah Reed and Jacob Brooks, who recently signed with Mississippi Delta Community College.
NEMiss.News Edward Rios , NAHS

NAHS student Edward Rios accepted to Base Camp Coding Academy

Congratulations to Edward Rios of New Albany High School, recently accepted to Base Camp Coding Academy!
NEMiss.News Lori Moody NAMS Teacher of the Year

New Albany Middle School names its 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Lori Moody, Teacher of the Year at New Albany Middle School!
NEMiss.News Anna Parks, ACT 30 Club

NAHS ACT 30+Club has recent new member

Congratulations to Anna Parks upon her earning membership in the NAHS ACT 30+ Club.