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…
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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…
NEMiss.News Air Force JROTC Color Guard

NAHS Air Force JROTC accompanied the varsity volleyball team to Oxford

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  On August 25, the New Albany High School Air Force JROTC accompanied the varsity volleyball team in their victory against Regents School of Oxford. The Color Guard was composed of senior and new cadets. The flight was led by second-year…
NEMiss.News "Promise" by Minrose Gwin

Book chosen for Community Read is “Promise” about the Tupelo Tornado of ‘36

Guest speaker for the annual William Faulkner Literary Fest Luncheon will be Minrose Gwin, author of "Promise," which recounts the devastating Tupelo Tornado of 1936 and is the chosen Community Read for the Literary Fest.
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New Albany School District Announces New Energy Career Program for High School Juniors and Seniors

In partnership with Schneider Electric, AMPLIFY will give students the opportunity for real-life exposure to careers in the energy field, with the specific focus on energy engineering, sustainability, and efficiency.
NEMiss.News Mad Science Friday

NAES Kindergarten classes have Mad Science Friday

Two New Albany Elementary School Kindergarten classes had their first Mad Science Friday classes on August 20, 2021.
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NAHS adds two new members to ACT 30 Club 8-20-2021

Congratulations to the two New Albany High School students who have achieved this academic honor.
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Area schools to require masks for students and teachers starting Friday, Aug. 20

Both New Albany and Union County schools will require masks for teachers and students starting Friday, Aug. 20.
NEMiss.News Jacqueline Shirley

NAMS teacher named to Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council

Congratulations to Jacqueline Shirley upon her recent appointment to Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC).
NEMiss.News Tommy Sappington Obituary & Services

Full obituary for New Albany businessman Tommy Sappington

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Full obituary and services information for New Albany businessman Roy Thomas Sappington.

Magnolia Civic Center getting expanded stage, other improvements

The project includes improving backstage loading access and added safety.

Main Street Envision program will provide tourism connectivity plan ‘to help people move around’ better

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This is one of a series of Main Street-sponsored connectivity programs and the plan should be ready by the end of October.

City school board interviewing architectural firms for possible construction

Trustees had not adopted a specific plan, apparently, but might build on a design created before the pandemic.

Hee Haw performances postponed due to Covid concerns

The local production includes many of the standard Hee Haw features using familiar local people in the cast.