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.…
Union County Historical Society meeting

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…
Union County Historical Society meeting

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…
Union County Historical Society meeting

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…
HOSA

Career & Technical students score wins at state HOSA competition

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The student organization Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) state leadership competition was recently held in Jackson. The Career and Technical Center at New Albany High School had twenty-three students to participate in the HOSA…
NAHS

Ferrell named New Albany High School principal

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On May 19, 2017, New Albany School District’s Board of Trustees approved John Ferrell as theNew Albany High School Principal, effective July 1, 2017. A native of Booneville, Mississippi, Ferrell received his bachelor’s and master’s…

Historical Society hears of new “Mississippi Encyclopedia,” honors local Pilot Club

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Members of the Union County Historical Society learned about a newly published "Mississippi Encyclopedia" during their annual meeting Friday. Speaker for the event at noon at the First United Methodist Church was Ted Owenby, director…
New Albany city election

Municipal candidates to speak at courthouse May 23rd

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Candidates in the June 6th New Albany municipal elections will have the opportunity to address voters during a May 23rd event at the Union County Courthouse. The non-partisan event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in the circuit court…
Career & Technical soft skills

Learning soft skills makes students more employable

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Career & Technical Education Focuses on ‘Soft Skills’   Soft skills have been the focus of study for students enrolled in classes at the New Albany High School of Career and Technical Education.  For the past two weeks, instructors…
NAHS, NAES

NAHS Seniors walk NAES halls to reminisce and inspire

On Wednesday, May 10, New Albany High School seniors donned their caps and gowns to make a seniors walk through New Albany Elementary School where most started their school experience. This was a time for NAES teachers, staff,…
New Haven Center

Annual New Haven Center fish fry enjoyed by many supporters

Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s prevailed for the annual New Haven Center Fish Fry, Wednesday, May 17th. About 200 people attended the noon time event on Garfield Street, which was held under a tent and a permanent…
Terrific Kids, Myrtle, MS

Myrtle Kiwanis name 2017 Terrific Kids

In 2010, the Kiwanis Club of New Albany began its Terrific Kids program at Myrtle.  Monthly recognition is given to Terrific Kids in each K-3 class.  The Terrific Kids are selected by their teachers for demonstrating a positive attitude, good…

New Albany High School students inducted into National Honor Society

The New Albany High School chapter of National Honor Society inducted nineteen new members on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the highest honors awarded to a high school student. The New Albany…
New Albany Elementary

New Albany Elementary School celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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On Friday, May 5th, the EL students grades K-2 at New Albany Elementary performed for their peers and parents in a special Cinco de Mayo program. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army at Puebla in 1862. The school event…
American Legion members Dykes, Azlin

Local American Legion building in need of major repairs

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American Legion members Larry Dykes and Bill Azlin talked Tuesday evening, May 10, at the meeting of Porter-Henry-Lowery Post 72, the local chapter of the American Legion. Meetings of American Legion Post 72 are being held at the Ladies…
Union County Historical Society meeting

Union Co. Historical Society sets annual luncheon meeting

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The Annual Meeting of the Union County Historical Society is set Friday, May 19, 12 noon at the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church on Bankhead Street. Guest speaker for the event is Ted Ownby, Director of the Center for…