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…
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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…

Caterer and author Elizabeth Heiskell brings humor and energy to Southern cooking

Heiskell has been on several cooking shows, led the Viking Range Cooking School and written best-selling cookbooks in addition to creating a popular bloody mary mix.

Plan could enhance city’s already-unique river park system as river trail destination

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Clark will take the suggestions from meetings here to prepare the final plan, report and a list of possible funding sources.

New Albany on path to becoming certified retirement city

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Retirees add to population, have disposable income, place little demand on services, tend to be civic-minded and draw visitors who may become residents.
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Mississippi State University announces local graduates, those on honors lists

Twenty-two Union County students obtained degrees while 38 achieved the president's and dean's lists.

Cast announced for Shakespeare in the Park (Along the River)

The cast includes some familiar faces as well as newcomers to the local theatre scene.

City school district ending year on strong financial note

As usual at the end of a school year, trustees approved a list of retirements, some resignations and new hires.

Laney awarded Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

The scholarship in honor of the late New Albany graduate has been given the past 17 years.
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Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley to hold New Albany town hall meeting on internet, cell phones

The town hall will be Tuesday, June 22, at 6 p.m. in the Union County Courthouse. It is free and the public is invoted.

Curbside Market sees steady attendance despite early crop season

Organizers opted to choose a more informal format this year, although music, food and children's features are available nearby.

Smith is first to obtain complete list of automotive certifications

Smith qualified for 10 different areas of certification.

Baseball and the Blues -Terry ‘Harmonica’ Bean is Museum Moments speaker Thursday

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The free program will be at the museum at noon Thursday with a free sack lunch provided.

New Albany Middle School honors retiring staff members with luncheon

The May 25 luncheon included retirees from the past two school years.