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.…
New Albany SCORE chapter

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…
New Albany SCORE chapter

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…
New Albany SCORE chapter

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…

Union Co. Student Art Exhibit Opens at Museum April 17, Features Homeland Art

  The annual Union County High School Student Art Exhibit will open Monday, April 17, from 5 – 7 at the Union County Heritage Museum.  Art from Ingomar, Myrtle, East and West Union will showcase the creativity of the students…

UPDATED: Nine BNA Bank promotions announced by Board of Directors

New Albany, Mississippi: On behalf of the BNA Bank board of directors, James R. Collins, President and CEO, announces the following promotions: Bob Spencer has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Bob will…
Luncheon with books

Luncheon with Books to review O’Reilly’s newest “Killing” book

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Tuesday, April 19 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Frank Madden will review Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's book Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan for Luncheon with Books sponsored by Friends…

NAHS honors new ACT 30+ students

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Olivia Thompson, Emma Myers, and Meredith Prescott on Thursday, April 6 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on…
Union County Development Association Building

Union County Development Association membership banquet set

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If you own a New Albany business, or are otherwise interested, you are cordially invited to the 2017 Annual Membership Banquet of Union County Development Association.  This event will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:30PM, in the cafeteria…
NAHS Beauty Review

New Albany High School 2017 Beauty Review

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New Albany High School held its annual beauty review on April 1, 2017.  Sydney Collier was crowned Most Beautiful and Overton Johnson was named Most Handsome. Beauties included Ivy Jennings Jordan, Molly Beth White, Adalyn Aldridge, and Kenidi…

“Meet the Candidates” forum to be held at Union County Courthouse

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In the spirit of community, several Union County Democrat and Republican organizations have collaborated on a Meet the Candidates forum. The event will take place on Monday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse. All municipal…
New Albany SCORE chapter

Outstanding Career & Technical students named for third nine weeks

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the third nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: Picture 1 (no particular order): Jon Luke Hamblin,…
First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church hosts “Maker Fun Factory” training

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  New Albany, Mississippi – An upcoming Group Vacation Bible School training and networking event called VBS Fun Shop is being hosted at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 22nd. This event will be held from 9:00am…
Liberty Baptist Church, Union County MS

Liberty Baptist Church to host revival

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LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH will be hosting revival services Sunday, April 9th, through Wednesday, April 12th. Bro Roy Crouch will preach each service. Bro Donald Talent leading music. Sunday April 12th at 10 AM, the Masters Quartet…
New Albany SCORE chapter

Local SCORE chapter installed, serves 18 MS counties

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Fifty-five people met in New Albany Tuesday afternoon, March 28, to participate in the formation of a new SCORE  chapter. SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives, and is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).…
New Albany SCORE chapter

Billye Jean Stroud has her “dream job” at New Albany Main Street

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After a month on the job as director of New Albany Main Street Association, Billye Jean Stroud says her enthusiasm for the work continues to grow. "I have found my dream job," she says. "I've walked into a vibrant downtown without a lot of…