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.…
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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…
Kim Ware and Gaby Martinez

New Albany teacher featured on NEAMB video testimonial

Kim Ware, a high school English teacher at New Albany High School, was called upon by National Education Association Member Benefits (NEAMB) to relate to the world the many rewards of teaching. She was one of four member teachers from across…

Kiwanis club scholarships

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May 9, 2017, Kiwanis Club of New Albany awarded scholarships to 10 Union County and New Albany High School seniors. Front Row: J Pullman, Kiwanis VP; Heather Smith, Myrtle; Joanna Moffitt, Myrtle; Pierre Lenoir, New Albany;  Paige Hall,…

New Albany Students Attend Career & Technology Day

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The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education hosted “Career & Technology Day” on Friday, May 5 on the campus of New Albany High School. Career and Technology Day began as Technology Day in 2009 to expose high school students…
NAHS STAR STUDENT

Cagle Named 2016-2017 STAR Student at New Albany High School

Sam Cagle has been named the 2016-2017 STAR Student by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. The New Albany High School senior was honored…
New Albany High School ACT 30 Club

Gardner becomes ACT 30+ Club member

New Albany High School recently presented an ACT 30+ Club t-shirt to Shatia Gardner for her recent success on the ACT.   Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club. One hundred twenty-four…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market

Farmers’ Market and BNA Bank roll out “Produce Power”

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New Albany's Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market and BNA Bank are working together to sponsor a new program this summer called Produce Power. They are giving $5 tokens to be exchanged for fresh produce to every fourth grader in the city and…

Students from across state compete in TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge

Middle and high school students from around the state recently competed in the annual Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge at the Clyde Muse Center on the Rankin campus of Hinds Community College in Pearl. Students…
Bataan Death March

New Albany JROTC to commemorate Bataan Death March

Members of the New Albany JROTC would like to invite interested persons to join them on a recreational hike to commemorate the Bataan Death March. The Bataan Death March happened 75 years ago in the Philippines. When the Japanese bombed Pearl…
L. Sydney Fisher, See No Evil

Sydney Fisher to discuss her “See No Evil” at Luncheon with Books

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Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books on Tuesday, May 16, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Mississippi author L. Sydney Fisher will review her book See No Evil. The book was inspired by the real life Mississippi…
MS Small Business Person of the Year

MS Small Business Association honors Mary Jennifer Russell

New Albany business owner Mary Jennifer Russell was honored in New Albany Thursday evening May 4th, as the 2017 MS Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year. Russell is the president and founder of Sugaree's…
New Albany High School art exhibit

New Albany High School art exhibit to open at museum

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The Annual New Albany High School Art Exhibit will open Monday, May 8, from 5:30 – 7 at the Union County Heritage Museum, 114 Cleveland Street.  Work from the students features two and three dimensional pieces as well as a short movie. …
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April Library news: Maddens honored for long-time services to library

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April Library News: The Jennie Stephens Smith Library had 3063 visitors during the month of April. New library cards were issued for 14 New Albany citizens, and 15 new library cards were issued for citizens of Union County. For National Library…