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…
concrete pad

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.…
Garden club poetry contest

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…
Garden club poetry contest

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…
Garden club poetry contest

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…
Ben Jones, Hall of Fame

Former New Albany coach enters National Coaches Hall of Fame

Ben Jones, who coached at New Albany (then W.P. Daniel) High School, was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) 2017 Hall of Fame on June 20th. His successful New Albany stint was Coach Jones' last stop…
Oath of office

Town of Myrtle will swear in officials, public invited

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The Town of Myrtle's swearing-in of newly elected officials will be done on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 6 p.m., at Myrtle Town Hall. Justice Court Judge Chris Childers will give the oath of office, and anyone interested is invited to attend.   For…

SCORE to host free management seminar for small business owners

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A free seminar in New Albany on Wednesday, June 28th, will give small business owners the opportunity to learn more about human resource management. Northeast Mississippi SCORE will host the one hour seminar at the Magnolia Civic Center in…
Taylor Moore Scholarship

Cagle receives Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

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Sam Cagle was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 19, 2017.  The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college in…
TRAC Bridge Building

East Union competes in National TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge

Jackson, Miss. – Six student teams from Mississippi recently competed in the National Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge at the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Spring…
Passionate People Series

NAHS Passionate People series to focus on variety of interests

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This summer New Albany High School planned sessions entitled "Passionate People" as part of its 21st Century Community Learning Center's summer programming.   Through this youth development and character education series, middle and high school…
Zookeymoon

Tupelo novelist to speak at June Luncheon With Books

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Tuesday, June 20, Luncheon With Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany will feature Tupelo author Jacquelyn Allen. She will review her novel, Zookymoon. In the book Ms Allen describes the fun stories of Tupelo's Dan Matthews…

New Albany Middle School Beauty Review winners

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New Albany Middle School held its Beauty Review on Thursday, April 13. Congratulations to these winners in the 2016-2017 New Albany Middle School Beauty Review! (Click to enlarge/download photo)                       Melanie…

With reading program, other events library looks to busy summer season

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Visits to the Jennie Stephens Library pick up considerably during the summer months with the children being out of school and the summer library program. Events in the Cocker Speck Auditorium is as follows: June 14  Book Club  10 AM …
Garden club poetry contest

New Albany Career & Technical Center programs ranked well by state

New Albany Career & Technical Center Programs Ranked well in State evaluation. Students enrolled in most courses at the New Albany School of Career and Technical Education take a state test each year. The MS-CPAS2 (Mississippi Career…

NAHS awards and scholarships presented for 2016-2017

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The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 2. (N0 photos were provided)   University of Mississippi:  Meg Bramlett, Mary Day, Sarah Gaines, Sam Hickey, Jacob McGregor,…
Garden club poetry contest

Local student a national winner in National Garden Clubs’ Poetry Contest

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Annsley Coleman, a 3rd grade student at New Albany Elementary School, was recently recognized as a national winner in the National Garden Clubs Poetry Contest. Coleman wrote a poem "Croaking - Leaping - Frogs" as a first grader in Tameri…