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…
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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.…

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 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…

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…

UNITE Grant Awards to be Presented March 23

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UNITE (Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel), New Albany and Union County’s community foundation, will award more than $20,000 to 13 organizations at the annual grant presentation and fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 23 at 6:30…
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Republican Women Club invites public to meeting March 27

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The Union County Republican Women Club will meet on Monday, March 27, at the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany at 6:30 p.m. We have two excellent speakers joining us. Ellen Jernigan has been active in the Mississippi Republican Party since…
Mary J. Russell, Small Business Person of 2017

Mary Jennifer Russell named one of nation’s top Small Business Persons of 2017

New Albany's Mary Jennifer Russell, President and Founder of Sugaree's Bakery, has been named one of the nation's Small Business Persons of the Year. On March 16th, Linda McMahon, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced…

New Albany Elementary School hosts chess tournament

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New Albany Elementary School hosted a Chess Tourney during the after-school enrichment program on Thursday, March 2.   The students that had participated in the Chess Club during the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program had the opportunity…
MS author Julie Cantrell, "The Feathered Bone"

Julie Cantrell is Luncheon with Books author, March 21

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Mississippi author Julie Cantrell will discuss her somewhat disquieting book "The Feathered Bone" at noon, March 21st, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. Cantrell's book centers around the unhappy events resulting from a grade school field…
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Union County Republican Women to meet Monday, March 27

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New Albany, MS- The Union County Republican Women will meet on Monday, March 27, at the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany at 6:30 p.m. We have two excellent speakers joining us. Ellen Jernigan has been active in the Mississippi Republican…

NAES 4th graders receive new books through endowment

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New Albany, MS- Fourth grade students in Teresa Ohler's English-Language Arts classes at New Albany Elementary School are learning about history through literature, while improving their reading skills. Ohler received funding through the Dean…
MS statehood bicentennial celebration

Museum Moments continues MS statehood celebration, March 16

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Mississippi: 200 Years of Statehood, Treasurers of the Archive is the topic of March Museum Moments, Thursday, March 16, at the Union County Heritage Museum. Jennifer Ford, professor and head of special collections at the University of Mississippi,…

Library news & schedule for March 2017

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The Jennie Stephens Smith library had 3457 visitors for the month of February and issued 53 new library cards. The scheduled events for the Coker Speck Auditorium is as follows: March   2    5:45 PM     Girl Scouts March   7   …

Baptist Memorial Hospital-UC welcomes new physician

New Albany, MS- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County announced the addition of Rowland M. Roberson, M.D., to its staff. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in joint replacements. Roberson completed his undergraduate…

NAPD Chief speaks to NAMS students

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New Albany, MS- Chief Chris Robertson with the New Albany Police Department spoke to eighth grade students at New Albany Middle School on Thursday, February 23 about crimes regarding cell phone use.  This presentation is a part of the abstinence…

Tallahatchie River Players to hold auditions March 6

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New Albany, MS- Monday we will hold auditions, before the group TRP meeting, for a show called "Murder in Rundown Abbey". this will be done as a mock radio show. It is a cast of 8 females and 6 males, with some doubling, teenager and adult roles.…