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…

Career & Tech School names outstanding students

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the first nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education:       Picture 1: Michelle…

Construction students awarded NCCER Blue Cards

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Students in the Construction program at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education received their NCCER Blue Card on October 15. The NCCER Blue Card is an award which recognizes completion of eight modules of study that focuses…

Students learn of available opportunities in the media field

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On Friday, October 16, the New Albany High School Journalism and Digital Media II classes of Lee Ann Thompson and Chris Russell visited the campus of Mississippi State University. Students toured the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex and were introduced…

Bullpup Pride Award winners for October 13th

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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 October 13.                   Pictured…

Mississippi on Wheels rolls into New Albany

With daytime temperatures hovering around 70 degrees, Saturday October 17th was a perfect day to stroll around downtown New Albany. Several hundred people wandered a large area of downtown New Albany that was blocked to moving traffic…

Tallahatchie River Players announce Christmas Parade

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The city of New Albany has teamed up with the Tallahatchie River players to produce the city and county’s Christmas parade. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Storybook Christmas”.  The date of the parade will be the first Monday…

Northeast softball to have area camps, intrasquad scrimmages

 Northeast Mississippi Community College’s softball squad is taking the show on the road to conclude its fall practice schedule for the second consecutive year. The Tigers will visit towns inside their traditional five-county district over…

Museum Moments to focus on Hernando De Soto, October 22nd

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The archaeology of Hernando De Soto will be the topic of a Museum Moments program at the Union County Heritage Museum on Thursday, Oct. 22 at noon. Brian Hicks, Archaeologist and director of the DeSoto County Museum will talk about the Spanish…

Bullpup Pride Winners, October 5, 2015

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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 October 5.             Pictured…

NAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program

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New Albany High School Principal Lance Evans is pleased to announce that Ke Xin Weng has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Evans presented this scholastically talented senior a Letter of Commendation…

NAES students learn about careers involving animals

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First grade students at New Albany Elementary School recently learned about careers that involve animals.  This special career event was held on Thursday, October 1.  Students rotated through several stations to learn about various careers…

Music at the Magnolia

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Hello! TRP presents "Music at the Magnolia" this Saturday Oct. 10th, starting at 6 pm. The night features a wonderful dinner with music by Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett singing light jazz and soothing tunes. This is a limited seating event.…