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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 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.…

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…

Bullpup Pride Winners, October 5, 2015

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of October 5.             Pictured…

NAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program

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New Albany High School Principal Lance Evans is pleased to announce that Ke Xin Weng has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Evans presented this scholastically talented senior a Letter of Commendation…

NAES students learn about careers involving animals

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First grade students at New Albany Elementary School recently learned about careers that involve animals.  This special career event was held on Thursday, October 1.  Students rotated through several stations to learn about various careers…
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New Albany Elementary students practice to play with symphony                 

Last week students at New Albany Elementary School got new musical instruments which they will play in a performance with a professional symphony orchestra before the school year ends. This year, for the first time, New Albany elementary music…

“Tarzan” production by Union County Schools astonishes audiences

I am no expert and have seen no more than several dozen musical stage productions, amateur and professional, though that includes productions from Memphis and St. Louis to Broadway in New York City.  However, I believe no more than one or…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, September 28

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of September 28. Pictured in no particular order are:  Denise Perez, Evelyn Urzua,…

Union County Schools’ “Tarzan” production nearing sell-out status

The Union County Schools will present "Tarzan" October 2-4, 2015. Performances will be at 7:00 PM on Friday October 2nd; at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday October 3rd; and at 2:00 PM on Sunday October 4th. The Saturday matinee at 1:00 PM was…

Bullpup Pride Awards for 9-21-15

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of September 21.  Pictured in no particular order are:    Picture 1:  Grades 3rd-5th   Gnyria…

NAHS kicks off Brown Bag Luncheon Series

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New Albany High School kicked off its Brown Bag Luncheon Series on Friday, September 18. Each month NAHS will host a brown bag lunch with area career and industry leaders.  Each month, speakers representing different careers will speak to…

Union County Band Photos

Snapshots of Union County Band activities: These snaps were sent in by Dana Hall                                       Thanks…

New Albany High School Homecoming events schedule

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HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS New Albany High School Homecoming September 25th Parade: Thursday, September 24th at 6 p.m., Downtown Community-Wide Pep Rally: Immediately following parade at Memorial Gym Afternoon Program: Friday, September…