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.

New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

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Guest Author Steve Patterson wrote this special Thanksgiving Day post in 2019. We hope our readers will enjoy reading Steve's Thanksgiving thoughts as they give thought to their own blessings.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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 NEMCC Tiger Awards for 2025-26

NEMCC Annual Tiger Awards go to Eleven Student-Athletes, Including Two from Union County

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Congratulations to the eleven student-athletes who are winners of the Northeast Mississippi Community College Annual Tiger Awards for the 2025-2026 school year. Two of the eleven are from Union County schools.
NEMiss.News 2026 NEMCC Volleyball team

Fourth Season of NEMCC Lady Tigers Volleyball Has Revamped Conference Schedule

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Lady Tigers volleyball will drop from 16 games to ten in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) to align the team scheduling with other major sports teams in the conference. New Schedule included in post.

Gail Morton to teach Ceramic Hand Building Class at Museum

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Join a Beginning Ceramic Hand Building Class taught by Gail Morton on July 13 at the Union County Heritage Museum!

NEMCC Football Regular Season Schedule Expanding to 10 Games.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College football schedule expands to 10 games in fall 2026 schedule.
NEMiss.News Filmmaker Willy Bearden

Filmmaker Willy Bearden to speak at Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting

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Author & Filmmaker Willy Bearden will be the guest speaker at the Union County Historical Society's 35th annual meeting on June 5th. Guests must RSVP by Tuesday, June 2nd.
NEMiss.News Rainbow 2026 Pre-K Graduation

Rainbow Learning Center 2026 Pre-K Celebrates Graduation Golden Moment

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Thirteen excited Pre-K students at the Rainbow Learning Center demonstrated their readiness to enter Kindergarten in the Fall. They were well prepared by their teachers, demonstrating not only that they had learned facts and figures, but also that they'd learned to care for each other.

Paint the Town May 1 – 2 in New Albany brings artists from across the state

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MS Plein Air Painters from across Mississippi will scatter throughout New Albany, painting local scenes for a competition. Registration is required by Monday April 27.

Museum to host Astronomy Night at Ingomar Mounds March 6

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The Memphis Astronomical Society will join Union County Heritage Museum at a free Astronomy Night program at the Ingomar Mounds. See how to sign up for the event on line.
NEMiss.News All-Conference MACCC

Two area players among ten Tigers who obtained All-Conference Honors

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Two area players were among ten Northeast Mississippi Community College winners of All-Conference MACCC football honors.
NEMiss.News America 250 grant

Union Co. Heritage Museum Receives MS Humanities Council America250 grant

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The Union County Heritage Museum has received a grant from MS Humanities Council to support the upcoming Creative Spirits andDiscovery Zone exhibits.

Kaleidoscope of Christmas exhibit through December at the Museum

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See the Kaleidoscope of Christmas exhibit on display at the Union County Heritage Museum until Dec. 27.
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At October meeting Historic Northside Garden Club added two members, learned about jewelry making, planned an auction

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The Historic Northside District Garden Club's October meeting included welcoming two new members, hearing a talk about crafting jewelry, and discussing an upcoming fundraiser auction.
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