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.…
NEMiss.News Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

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 Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

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 Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

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 Nora Beth Stroupe with winning Veteran's Day pin

Veterans’ Pin Design Challenge showcased 6th grade engineering skills

Congratulations to Nora Beth Stroupe, winner of the Veterans' pin design challenge. Her design was 3D printed and worn by veterans.
NEMiss.News Career & Tech. Center Teacher of Year 2021-22

Teacher of year named for New Albany Career & Technical Center

Congratulations to the Teacher of the Year at New Albany Career & Technical Education Center.
NEMiss.News NAMS Veterans' Day Program

New Albany Middle School Veterans’ Day Program

New Albany Middle School's Veterans' Day program honors veterans, features guest speaker, MS Sen. Kathy Chism.
NEMiss.News IMPACTO class and speakers

IMPACTO guest speakers address driver safety awareness

    Miss Mississippi Volunteer Rachel Shumaker and Sgt. Bryan McGee served as guest speakers on November 11 in the IMPACTO class at New Albany High School. They discussed the MS Highway Patrol DRIVE platform pertaining…
NEMiss.News Rick Robbins with gift card

Harbor Freight donates to New Albany Career & Technical Education

Harbor Freight's Giving Back Program donates to New Albany Career & Technical Education.
NEMiss.News 6th grade ELA Thanksgiving project

6th Grade English language arts Thanksgiving Day Project

New Albany Middle School ELA class illustrates the character of 'Stuffy Pete' as part of a Thanksgiving study unit.
NEMiss.News Joshua Paul signs with Louisiana Tech

New Albany Bulldog Joshua Paul signs with Louisiana Tech

Congratulations to New Albany's Joshua Paul, who signed with Louisiana Tech.
NEMiss.News NAHS Teacher of the year

New Albany High School Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to the New Albany High School teacher of the year, 2021-2022!
NEMiss.News Sam Mosley, a bright spot on the porch

Living Blues Magazine to honor Mosley & Johnson Band

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The public is invited to a reception honoring the musical legacy of Sam Mosley and the Mosely & Johnson Band, Friday Nov. 12 at the museum. There will be food, drink and music.
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

NAES announces October 2021 Citizens of the Month

Congratulations to the New Albany Elementary School October 2021 Citizens of the Month!
NEMiss.News National Novel Writing Month

Faulkner library offers challenge to write a novel in November

Union Co. Heritage Museum invites you to the Faulkner Library and the Faulkner Garden to work on writing that novel you've been thinking of. This is National Novel Writing Month - come in and get to work.
NEMiss.News Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

Just being neighborly on the Tanglefoot Trail

A recent dilemma on the Tanglefoot Trail proves, once again, that most public safety workers truly are on the job to help people. And, if you have serious trouble, you're probably going to want one nearby.