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…

Community Choir Freedom Celebration

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Several hundred people brought out their lawn chairs and homemade ice cream for a 4th of July celebration on the evening of Sunday, June 28th. The Community Choir Freedom Celebration took place at the Park Along the River, on the same performance…

Union County Heritage Museum to have expansion groundbreaking

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Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the expansion of the Union County Heritage Museum will be Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m. at the construction site behind the museum.  The public is invited to join this moment followed by lemonade and cookies.   The…

Summer enrichment class learns about using fresh local foods

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Local Gardener Kelly Coltharp and her granddaughter Lucy King presented to students in the New Albany High School 21st Century Community Learning Center Summer Enrichment Program on Tuesday, June 16.  As part of their health and character education…

Museum Madness goes “Full STEAM Ahead!” this summer

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Museum Madness is headed Full STEAM Ahead, for the 2015 summer discovery activity program for children. This year’s activities are focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. Dates for this year week of activities…

NAMS students learn about the legal system

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Students in the 6th Grade Social Studies classes of Lori Moody, Brad Gray, and Larry Ashmore at New Albany Middle School read the Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer by John Grisham during the month of May.  These students had the additional opportunity…

MS educators in Career Readiness Institute to prepare students for 21st Century

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A new group of 21st century-focused educators from several of America’s most innovative and successful schools and districts have a new support network to share and learn from in preparing their students for life and rewarding and self-sustaining…

PREPS-New Albany school named a value added school in Mississippi

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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS— Local schools from the New Albany School District have been recognized at the statewide conference of the Program of Research and Evaluation of Public Schools (PREPS) for being named as a Value Added School. Over 1,000…

Miss Freedom Fest Pageant announced

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Union County Theater Boosters Presents... Miss Freedom Fest Pageant When: June 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm Where: The Cine Theater New Albany, MS Age Divisions (based on age as of pageant date): Entry fee is $30 in advance and $35 at the…

Jack Hickey wins Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarshop

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Jack Hickey was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 22, 2015.  The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college…

Wheels of the NAHS Class of 1960 “go round and round”

Members of New Albany High School's Class of 1960 are celebrating their 55th reunion this weekend in New Albany. The class has a very strong tradition of support for New Albany and its citizens, and members looked forward to seeing first hand…

Relay for Life: a salute to community members affected by cancer

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The annual Relay for Life event is the culmination of months of planning and fundraising. People come together from throughout the community to share an emotional night of fun, games, food and music to honor those who are cancer survivors, to…

Sophie Hudson “Boo Mama” to speak at Luncheon with Books

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Internet blogger Sophie Hudson "Boo Mama" will be the speaker at the June 16th Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Mrs. Hudson is a Mississippi State University graduate with a degree in English and is a…