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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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 vJamey Wright and Windy Faulkner

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 vJamey Wright and Windy Faulkner

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 vJamey Wright and Windy Faulkner

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 Mrs Claus reads a story

Santa stops by Rainbow Learning Center, gets surprise at George’s

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Santa and Mrs. Clausa were welcomed to Rainbow learning center...and George's.

New Albany – Union County Christmas Parade to Bring Holiday Magic with “Miracle on Bankhead Street: Classic Christmas Movies” Theme

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The annual New Albany Union County Christmas Parade will be Monday November 27, 2023, beginning at 6 pm.

Baptist Union County Recognizes Nurses For Outstanding Care

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Baptist Hospital Union Co. recognizes two nurses with the Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing.

Baptist Union County Celebrates Annual Service Awards

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Baptist Hospital Union County celebrates annual service awards.

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Janice Smith, RN, recently named quarterly Service First Champion at Baptist Union County.
NEMiss.News Johnny Payton enters Hall of Fame

New Albany’s Johnny Payton to be inducted into NEMCC Sports Hall of Fame

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New Albany's Johnny Payton to be inducted into NEMCC Sports Hall of Fame.
NEMiss.News UCSD bond vote

Opinion: Vote Yes on the Union County School District bond issue

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The Union County School District's bond issue is a good investment in the future of our community.

Union Co. school bond proposal to be discussed at community meeting Monday

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Plan to attend a community meeting to discuss the Union County school bond proposal.
NEmiss.News Henry Golden Boy Rifle

American Legion gun raffle: drawing December 12, 2023

The American Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey Post 72 to raffle Henry Golden Boy Rifle
NEMis.News Portable classrooms

A successful bond vote will replace undesirable ‘portables’ with more suitable classrooms

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After 50 years, Union Co. School District needs a successful bond vote to ensure continuing excellent results.
NEMiss.News CW4 Mark Stevens, US Army, Ret.

Union Co. Patriot Day Service to be September 11 at Magnolia Civic Center

The Union Co. Patriot Day Service will be Monday September 11 at the Magnolia Civic Center
NEMiss.News vJamey Wright and Windy Faulkner

Union County School District Board of Trustees Approves Bond Election for Campus Upgrades

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Union Co. MS School District Board of Trustees announces public meetings to discuss school bond election.