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…
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.…
NEMiss.News Spelling Bee

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…
NEMiss.News Spelling Bee

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…
NEMiss.News Spelling Bee

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…
NEMiss.News January 2022 NAES employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School’s January 2022 Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the January 2022 Employees of the Month at New Albany Elementary School.
NEMiss.News John David Nelson signs for college tennis

Bulldog signs to play college tennis

Congratulations to John David Nelson, who recently signed to play college tennis at Jones College.
NEMiss.News NA Career & Tech students win at HOSA

New Albany Career & Technical students earn wins at district HOSA event

Congratulations to the four New Albany Career & Technical Center students who achieved wins at the recent 2022 District HOSA event.
NEMiss.News Career & Tech FBLA winners

New Albany Career & Tech School FBLA District Conference Winners 2022

Congratulations to Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Advisor Alison Moore and all of her students for their performance at the 2022 District Leadership Conference.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Spelling Bee winners

NAMS spellers excel at the Union County Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the New Albany Middle School spellers who took the top positions at the Union County Spelling Bee!
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for January 2022

Congratulations to the New Albany Elementary School's January 2022 Citizens of the Month.
NEMiss.News New Albany CTE students earn 100% scores

Career & Technical students achieve 100% on National Certification exam

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Congratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical students who earned perfect scores on their National Certification Exam, and also to their instructor, Mrs. April Voyles.
NEMiss.News Michael Smith signing

New Albany Bulldog Michael Smith signs to play basketball

Congratulations to Michael Smith, who signed to play basketball for Co-Lin (Copiah Lincoln Community College).
NEMiss.News Brownies and birthday kits

Brownie Troop 21385 donates birthday kits to NAES

Girl Scout Brownie Troup 21385 donated birthday kits to help families in need of help to celebrate birthdays.
NEMiss.News Kiwanis Club awards Hixson Award to David Goode

David Goode tenth person to be named George F. Hixson Fellow in New Albany Kiwanis Club’s 93 years

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Congratulations to David Goode, who recently became only the 10th recipient of the George F. Hixson Award in the New Albany Kiwanis Club's 93-year history. The award is the highest honor a local Kiwanis Club can bestow upon a member.
NEMiss.News Fire on Sunset Rd.

NAFD quickly extinguished a fire at 904 Sunset Road

A house fire on Sunset Road Friday evening, January 21, 2022, was quickly brought under control with a minimum of water damage.
NEMiss.News Spelling Bee

New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners announced

Congratulations to the New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners!