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…

Boys and Girls Club and the American Red Cross partner on safety preparedness for youth

The virtual sessions showed how to prepare pillowcase emergency kits that could be ready and grabbed quickly and carried easily.

Lee of New Albany awarded degree from University of Alabama

UA awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2.

Benefit bike ride for rehab draws 125 from around area

Professional storyteller Anne McKee told children about the Native American heritage in this area.

2021 FreedomFest ends with concert, good weather and attendance

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Earlier in the day, Pedaling for Hope, Storytime at the Union County Library and a cooking contest were held.

City’s first Shakespeare in the Park Along the River draws appreciative audience

The program was held on the Riverview stage and sponsored and produced by the Magnolia Civic Center.

Effort to preserve neglected historic cemetery making progress

Not mentioned is a plan to have the cemetery name changed to reflect its historic church affiliation.

Three-day FreedomFest under way, ending with music and fireworks

The events are free except for the wine tasting and the trail ride, which is a charity benefit.

Ham radio field day tests technology and prepares for a disaster

The public is invited to attend the event to ask questions and learn more about amateur radio.

Museum program begins with teaching youngsters survival skills

Pottery, art and geometry, robotics and game-playing teamwork are other topics for the week.

‘Harmonica’ Bean plays and lives the blues while preserving its history

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Two accidents prevented Bean from likely being a very successful professional baseball pitcher.

Rep. Trent Kelly appoints NA grad Mitchell Shettles to Naval Academy prep school

Shettles plans to pursue a career in the U. S. Coast Guard