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…
NEMiss.News Daisy Award Winner Sarah Finley

Baptist Union County Recognizes Nurse For Outstanding Care

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Congratulations to Sarah Grace Finley, R.N. at Baptist-Union County, who recently won the Daisy Award for Outstanding Nursing Care.

Museum’s Second Saturday program All About Birds features Hunting with Birds, Birding for Children

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All About Birding at the Museum's Second Saturday program will include both "Birding for Children and "Hunting with Birds" as well a local bird information and crafts for youth.
NEMiss.News Master Gardeners' 2023 Plant sale

Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 4, 2024

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The Union County Master Gardeners' annual plant sale at the Union County Heritage Museum, May 4, 2024, will also have activities for kids.
NEMiss.News Sunset Puppy

A sampling of the NAMS Spring Art Exhibit now at the Union County Heritage Museum

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NAMS Spring Art Exhibit opened March 28 to a huge crowd. Check it out before it leaves on April 13.
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New Albany’s Billye Jean Stroud among eight recent state appointments named by Governor Reeves

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Governor Tate Reeves appoints Billye Jean Stroud to the Mississippi State Board of Education.
NEMiss.News New Albany Garden and NAMS youth group

New Albany Garden Club works with NAMS Garden Dogs youth group

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The New Albany Middle School Garden Dogs work on a variety of projects with their sponsors from the New Albany Garden Club.
NEMiss.News Main St uses grant for youth art lessons

New Albany Main Street Provides Community Art Lessons for Local Youth

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An arts grant awarded to New Albany Main Street has provided art lessons for fourth and fifth graders in the New Albany Boys & Girls Club.

French Legion of Honor Award presented to WWII Veteran John JD Roberts

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John D. Roberts, age 100 years, received the French Medal of Honor on February 15, 2024.
NEMiss.News NALGW sign on new building

Squirrel takes out Northside breaker & vice versa

NALGW expects power to North Side to be back on in about 2 hours.

France to decorate WWII veteran John Roberts with Legion of Honor

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World War II veteran John D. Roberts to receive the French Legion of Honor at ceremony at Magnolia Civic Center.

Baptist Union County selects Kelsey Young as Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Kelsey Young, recently named a Service First Champion at Baptist Hospital Union County.

TVA asks customers to conserve energy Tuesday evening January 16 into Wednesday morning

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TVA requests that customers conserve energy Tuesday evening January 16 into Wednesday morning as temperatures dip to extreme lows.