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…
missing man mcquary

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 Two bulldogs sign for college soccer

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 Two bulldogs sign for college soccer

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 Two bulldogs sign for college soccer

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…

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.
NEMiss.News Hillsdale house fire

South Hillsdale house fire apparently caused by in-wall heater

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The New Albany Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire on South Hillsdale and two residents were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
NEMiss.News NAHS 5th grade class

NAES fifth graders participate in national Valentine Exchange

Amanda Harrison's fifth grade class at NAES exchanged valentines with schools across the United States.
NEMiss.news HOSA district winners 2022

Career & Technical students win at district HOSA competition

Congratulations to the four New Albany Career & Technical students who won at the HOSA District Competition 2022.
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Girl Scout Gold Award project benefits dyslexia training.

NAHS Senior Katie Evans' Girl Scout project provided funding for dyslexia training.
NEMiss.News Two bulldogs sign for college soccer

Two New Albany Bulldogs sign to play college soccer

Congratulations to New Albany Bulldogs Mejia and Hernandez, who recently signed to play college soccer.