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.

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 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…

New Albany is our business…

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Why should you send your news about New Albany to NAnewsweb.com? Please e-mail all news, question comments, etc. to us at: news@nanewsweb.com Here are a few reasons to have your news published on NAnewsweb.com: NAnewsweb.com offers free,…

NAHS kicks off Brown Bag Luncheon Series

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New Albany High School kicked off its Brown Bag Luncheon Series on Friday, September 18. Each month NAHS will host a brown bag lunch with area career and industry leaders.  Each month, speakers representing different careers will speak to…

Union County Band Photos

Snapshots of Union County Band activities: These snaps were sent in by Dana Hall                                       Thanks…

New Albany High School Homecoming events schedule

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HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS New Albany High School Homecoming September 25th Parade: Thursday, September 24th at 6 p.m., Downtown Community-Wide Pep Rally: Immediately following parade at Memorial Gym Afternoon Program: Friday, September…

Book sale to benefit local library during Tallahatchie Riverfest

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BOOK SALE!  BOOK SALE! Saturday, September 25 from 8 AM to 2 PM, Friends of the Library will sponsor a Book Sale to benefit the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. The Book Sale will be at the library during the Tallahatchie Riverfest.…

New Albany lore portrayed in cemetery tour

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About 60 people turned out at the New Albany City Cemetery on a beautiful late summer afternoon to focus their attention on dead people. The 2015 Legends and Lore Cemetery Tour, which highlighted "famous souls" from New Albany's past, was presented…

Legends and Lore Cemetary tour to be September 19th

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Come out and join the Tallahatchie River Players on Saturday September 19, 2015 starting at 4 pm and ending at dusk for the 2015 Legends and Lore Cemetery Tour at the City Cemetery. The TRP has partnered with the Union County Heritage Museum…

Faulkner Scenic Byway tour , September 25th

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The Faulkner Scenic Byway tour will leave New Albany on September 25,  2 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church Parking Lot.  The tour bus will carry visitors to Greenfield Farm, Rocky Ford, Philadelphia Community and will be at Rowan…

NAES kindergarten students learn about community helpers

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Community Helper Day for kindergarten students was held on Friday, September 11 at New Albany Elementary School.  Students rotated through several stations to learn about various careers and understand how these individuals are helpers within…

Winners in the Second Faulkner and Folk Art Exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum

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Winners in the Second Faulkner and Folk Art Exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum include: Faulkner the Man Category 1st  place Haley Yurkow, New Albany is the winner of the Faulkner & Folk Art Category  - Faulkner the Man with…

September 11 Patriot Day Memorial Service honors U.S.A and its service

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The fourteenth anniversary of the Muslim attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon was the occasion for a Patriotic Day Memorial Service Friday in New Albany. Patriotic songs were sung, wreaths were placed honoring soldiers who served…