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…
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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 Performing the maypole dance

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 Performing the maypole dance

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 Performing the maypole dance

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 NEMCC softball Tigers in top 10 Academic ranking

Area athletes help softball Tigers achieve Top Ten Academic national ranking

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Homegrown Northeast MS athletes help NEMCC softball tigers achieve national Top 10 Academic ranking.
NEMiss.News Northeast Inaugural volleyball team

Several local area Lady Tigers to play in Northeast’s inaugural volleyball season

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Area players on NEMCC inaugural Lady Tigers volleyball team to meet the public August 15

Calling all candidates – send us announcements to reach your voters

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NEMiss.News is calling for submissions from any candidates seeking elected office. Let our readers get to know you better.
NEMiss.news Lt. Randy Stacy and Fire Chief Mark Whiteside

New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reminds the community about Older Adult Fire and Fall Prevention.

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NAFD Chief Whiteside announces appointment of a position dedicated to community risk reduction
NEMiss.News John Mann RN

Baptist Union County selects quarterly Service First Champion

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John Mann, RN, is winner of the Service Frist Champion Award at Baptist Union County.
NEMiss.News Damaged doors at Magnolia Theatre

Magnolia theatre seeking public information on vandalism

Vandals apparently struck the Magnolia Theatre, information from public requested.
NEMiss.News NAFD Chief William Douell (Ret.)

Longtime NAFD Fire Chief William Douell dies at 81

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NAFD Fire Chief Mark Whiteside remembers Chief William F. Douell (Ret.)
NEMiss.News Jerry Shiverdecker obituary.

Jerry W. Shiverdecker, 1948-2023

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Jerry W. Shiverdecker, founder of NEMiss.News, passed away Tuesday morning, aged 75. His daughter Elizabeth pays tribute to a life well-lived.

New faces and promotions at NAFD

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A new full-time firefighter and several promotions at the New Albany Fire Department.

Plans discussed to improve internet access in Union County, statewide – May 18, 2023

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NALGW's Bill Mattox and Sally Doty of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) discuss plans to improve internet and broadband access in Union County and elsewhere in the state.
NEMiss.News Johnny Morgan dies in plane crash

Mississippi Businessman Johnny Morgan dies in airplane crash

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Mississippi Businessman Johnny White died today in airplane crash near Fayetteville Arkansas.