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 Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

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 Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

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 Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

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 St. Patrick's Day celebration

New Albany Kindergarten students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

New Albany Kindergarten students celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a fun day.
NEMiss.News Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

Ashley grant provides VEX robotics bundles for Career & Tech Education

  New Albany School of Career & Technical Education received an Ashley Furniture VEX robotics grant in the amount of $11,997 to use to purchase VEX EXP Large Classroom Bundles for Engineering I & II classes. -- Melanie…
NEMiss.News Stefenie Hodges with NAES students

NAES third graders learn about heart health

New Albany Elementary School third graders' class about heart health included viewing, touching a pig heart. Stefenie Hodges of Baptist Union County led the class.
NEMiss.News NAES Employees of Month Feb. 2022 2

NAES Employees of the Month for February

Congratulations to the New Albany Elementary School Employees of the Month for February, 2022.
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary Citizens of the Month February 2022

New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for February are as follows (pictured in no particular order): Grades K-2: K-2 Citizens of the Month - Princeton Rayford, True Preston, Welles Gray, Corinne Spencer, Jasper Hodge,Zyon…

New Albany School District Ranked in Top Ten with Highest Graduation Rates

Congratulations to the New Albany School District, recently named one of the top ten districts in the state with highest graduation rates.
NEMiss.News Zoie White joins ACT 30+ Club

NAHS ACT 30+ Club has a new member

Congratulations to Zoie White, who joined the New Albany High School's ACT 30+ Club in February of 2022.
NEMiss.News Bright signs to play college soccer

Bright signs to play college soccer

Congratulations to New Albany Bulldog Ray Bright, who recently signed to play college soccer at Holmes Junior College.
NEmiss.News Anita Alev accepts Culinary Grant

Culinary Arts instructor, Anita Alef receives a MS Restaurant Association grant

New Albany Career & Technical Center Culinary Arts instructor, Anita Alef, received a grant from the MS Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
NEMiss.News Two lady Bulldogs sign for area colleges

Lady Bulldogs sign to play college sports

Congratulations to two NAHS lady Bulldogs, Caroline King and Madison McDonald, who recently signed to play college sports.
NEMiss.News NAMS Student Government with NAHS Principal

NAMS Student Government met with NAHS principal February 15

NAMS Student Government met with NAHS principal to ask about scholastic and extracurricular activities available at the high school.
NEMiss.News Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

Baptist Union County recognizes Joann Burks, RN, who performs above and beyond expectations

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Congratulations to Joann Burks, RN at Baptist-Union County Hospital, who recently received the Daisy award for Extraordinary Nurses.