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…
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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.…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

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…
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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…
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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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Bullpup Pride Award winners for 1-5-2016

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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 January 5: L’Darius McShan, Kamaij Johnson,  Lauren Hobson, Sara Jane King, Jaydn…
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NAHS to present The Little Mermaid

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                               The Little Mermaid                            Presented by New Albany High School   Music by                                     Lyrics by            …
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NAMS spellers advance to Union Co. Spelling Bee

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The New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee was held on November 20.  The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee in January.  Pictured are front row l-r: Leah Robbins (Alternate), Maggie Moore, Miles Cox, Bravion Sanders; middle…
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NAHS students visit sites important to music of MS Delta

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The New Albany High School Gifted Art, Digital Media and Journalism classes traveled to the Mississippi Delta on Monday, December 7. Students were first introduced to the Delta Music Institute at Delta State University. Professors and directors…
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Jeff McManus to speak at Luncheon with Books, January 19th

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Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, January 19, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Jeff McManus Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi will review his book Pruning Like a Pro.  New Albany Garden…
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N.A. fans celebrate Ole Miss Sugar Bowl victory in N.O.

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The Rebels did what they had to do New Year's night in New Orleans to earn Ole Miss football immortality. They whipped Oklahoma State 48-20 in the Sugar Bowl. The victory more than made up for a disappointing post-season last year. Ole Miss…
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Bullpup Pride award winners for December 7th

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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 December 7: Johnathon Quarles, Remington Carroll, Makenzie Reed, Carson Evans, Will…
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Union County School District Scores High on PARCC Assessment

The 2014-2015 school year was certainly one of challenges for educators across the state. It was the first year that schools were assessed on the Common Core State Standards. How students were to be assessed was fairly unknown to teachers as…
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NAHS Operation Warm Heart brings good news to district families

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The annual “Operation Warm Heart” Christmas adoption program started by New Albany High School ten years ago was once again a great success. Each year, the electives department of NAHS heads up this operation by first “adopting” children…
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Reception honors Jordan and Rakestraw for service to Union County

A retirement reception honoring two long-serving members of the Union County Board of Supervisors drew about 200 well-wishers Thursday afternoon. Board President and Third District Supervisor Danny Jordan and Fifth District Supervisor…
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Santa for the young and young at heart

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The Northside Historic Garden Club brought Santa to the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, December 12th. This annual event is a favorite with Union County families, who came to browse the museum shop, view the 175th anniversary photo…
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Language archaeologist discusses work to preserve Chickasaw language

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A "language archaeologist" told  60 people gathered for a noon luncheon meeting today at the Union County Heritage Museum how the Tallahatchie River got its name. John Payne Dyson has devoted about 20 years to researching the language of the…