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 Keep America Beautiful

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 Keep America Beautiful

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 Keep America Beautiful

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…

Civic center cancels jazz and pop performance

Low ticket sales was cited as a reason.

City schools will get more money but no tax increase needed

The increase will amount to about $300,000 more for the district.
NEMiss.News Baptist CEO and Service First Champion Diane Taylor

Baptist Union County selects Taylor as quarterly Service First Champion

Congratulations to Diane Taylor, recently named Baptist-Union County's quarterly Service First Champion. The award recognizes employees who consistently provide patient services that exceed expectations.

County schools to focus on promoting ideal core values

County schools are returning to all in-person classes with no mask requirements.

New Albany back-to-school plan includes in-person classes, no masks

Some pandemic practices concerning sanitation, spacing and screening will be retained.
NEMiss.News Collett Cross, current president of Pilot International

Collett Cross named president of Pilot International

Dr. Collett Cross recently became the second New Albany Pilot Club member to become the president of Pilot International. She was honored at a reception at the Union County Heritage Museum on July 26th.

Summer Clean Sweep facing competing events, needs more support

This year the effort will include the county and will end with lunch provided by the Union County Development Association.
NEMiss.News Cook twins' birthday party

Twins celebrate 67th birthday together with a street party

A Saturday afternoon, July 24, street party honored the birthdays of James Cook and his twin sister Betty Cook White in New Albany. Food, family and friends made for a successful celebration.

New Albany Elementary gets its own bike sculpture thanks to Principal Gwynn Russell

Sappington's work has appeared at the county library, local businesses and for Tupelo projects.

Library entertains kids and adults with foam-idable outdoor event

The foam is non-toxic and hypoallergenic as well as non-staining.

There were flappers, felons and foul play at the Union County Heritage Museum

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The program lasts about two hours and includes a four-course meal with scenes interspersed with the servings.
NEMiss.News Keep America Beautiful

Summer city-county cleanup effort has drawn interest but more is needed

Summer Clean Sweep is in cooperation with Keep America Beautiful and Adopt-a-Street.