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.…
NEMiss.News Big Breakfast ends farm study

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 Big Breakfast ends farm study

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 Big Breakfast ends farm study

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 NAHS receives Walmart grant

NAHS Receives Walmart Community Grant for IMPACTO program

Walmart recently awarded a Community Grant to New Albany High School for use in IMPACTO program. IMPACTO is a two year career readiness program.
NEMiss.News NAES 5th graders learn life skills

NAES fifth graders’ GYM/GEM life skills class learns about baking

Glen Reeder taught NAES fifth grade life skills class how to bake a baby food cake. Samples were available for students to taste.
NEMiss.News New Albany Honors Choir 2022

New Albany students participate in All State Honor Choir

New Albany Elementary School students, parents and staff enjoyed a weekend of music at the MMEA All State Elementary Honor Choir event.
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New Albany High School ACT 30+ Club adds 5 members

Congratulations to the five new members recently added to the New Albany High School ACT 30+ Club.
NEMiss.News Main St. Easter 2022

New Albany Main Street Gets Ready for Spring

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New Albany Main Street and its partners are hosting a Spring Open House and a Spring Gala. The free Open House will have traditional Easter activities (Parade, Egg Hunt, EasterBunny, etc). The Gala will have live music, food and requires tickets.
NEMiss.News Great American Clean-up 2022

About 75 volunteers worked in Great American Clean-Up Saturday, March 26, in New Albany

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Mother Nature graciously provided a beautiful day for about 75 Great American Clean-Up Day volunteers to do their part in cleaning areas of New Albany. This is an annual event in many communities across the nation.
NEMiss.News Career & Technical outstanding students

New Albany Career & Tech Outstanding Students 3rd nine weeks

Congratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Center's Outstanding Students for the 3rd nine weeks, 2022.
NEMiss.News Anna McLeod

Anna McLeod has been accepted to Base Camp Coding Academy

Congratulations to New Albany High School senior Anna McLeod, who has been accepted to Base Camp Coding Academy in Water Valley, Mississippi.
NEMiss.News FCCLA state competitors

New Albany Career & Technical students compete at state level FCCLA event

Congratulations to the eight New Albany Career and Technical students who participated in the state level FCCLA competition, where they made a good showing.
NEMiss.News Damarko Smith in Toyota internship

NAHS student selected for Toyota Creating your Future internship

Congratulations to NAHS student Damarko Smith who earned a Toyota Creating your Future internship.
NEMiss.News Sylvie Russell joins ACT 30+ Club

NAHS ACT 30+ Club added a new member March 9th

Congratulations to Sylvie Russell, who was recently added to the ACT 30+ Club at New Albany High School.
NEMiss.News Big Breakfast ends farm study

New Albany Pre-k ends All About the Farm study with big breakfast

  PreK students at New Albany Elementary School have been studying "All About the Farm" this week. They ended their unit of study on March 11 by making butter and cooking and eating a big country breakfast. During the breakfast students…