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…

Luncheon with Books to review Washington book for Presidents’ Day

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In honor of President's Day Linda Everett will review Flora Fraser's book The Washingtons:  George and Martha, "Join'd by Friendship Crown'd by Love"  for New Albany's Luncheon with books Tuesday, February 16, at the Jennie Stephens Smith…

NAHS Reading Fair winners

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The New Albany High School Reading Fair was held on Wednesday, January 20.  First place winners will advance to the Regional Reading Fair to be held at Lafayette County High School.  School winners are as follows:                   Individual…

Human trafficking program attracts 75 to Cine’

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"Around the world, 27-million people are held in bondage," according to a speaker Monday night at the  Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany. About 75 people heard Kathy Brummett, a speaker from DeSoto County, give a presentation about the…

Union County Democrats to caucus February 13, 2016

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Democratic precinct caucuses will be conducted at every Union County voting precinct Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 9:30 AM in order to elect delegates and alternates to the Union County Democratic convention. All registered democratic voters…

Career & Tech school names outstanding students

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the second nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: (No Particular Order): Jessiana Smith, Marketing;…

Republican Women to present program on Human Trafficking

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Human trafficking is a growing horror in the United States and the Union County Republican Women Club are offering the opportunity for people to become more educated and informed on this subject. It is a fact that there is someone new touched by…

Symphony supporters plan NA Elementary School’s first concert

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Two months from now New Albany Elementary School students will play music with a professional symphony orchestra for the first time ever. Since the start of the current school year fifth and sixth grade music students have been preparing for…

ACT 30+ Club gains seven new students

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to (l-r):  Audrey Littlejohn, Cindy Hernandez, Sanders Goode, Trace Thompson, Jack Whiteside, Isaac Estrada, and Sarah Gaines on Tuesday, January 19 for their recent success on the ACT. Students…

Lady Tigers For Life Plans Reunion For Ford’s Teams

   Booneville, Miss. - Ricky Ford established the Northeast Mississippi Community College women’s basketball team as a consistent championship contender across four decades in the City of Hospitality. First-year Lady Tigers head…

Schools in the SPOTLIGHT 2016

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This post will contain photos about school activities published in the NAnewsweb.com's SPOTLIGHT position during 2016. Photos on this post may be downloaded and printed at no charge, if desired, as can most photos posted on NAnewsweb.com. Click…

New Albany students achieve perfect scores in state tests

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At the January School Board Meeting, the New Albany School Board presented commendations to students in the New Albany School District who had achieved perfect scores on last spring's  PARCC-MCT3 and SATP3 state tests. Pictured front row…

New Albany auctions vehicles gained in narcotics actions

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City of New Albany Police Department   01/11/2016 Here is a list of the vehicles that have been awarded to the Narcotics unit through Circuit Court. The City of New Albany is auctioning these vehicles off, by sealed bid, after being…