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…

Teachers of the Year honored by NA School Board

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New Albany, MS- The New Albany School Board formally recognized Heather Ferrell for being selected as New Albany High School Teacher of the Year and New Albany School District Teacher of the Year.  Additional commendations included:  Tameri…
Dean Provence Endowment

Dean Provence Endowment provides resources for NAES students

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Grants from the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education have provide New Albany Elementary School students with a variety of resources to stimulate and facilitate their learning process. Phonemic Awareness Software Bundle teaches…

School counselor gives presentation on respect to NAES students

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New Albany, MS- New Albany Elementary School Counselor April Hobson conducts a classroom guidance activity on respect with third grade students during their Integrity rotation. Hobson was using The Character Chronicles curriculum and video…

NAES 3rd grade EXCEL students prepare projects on US states

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New Albany, MS- Third grade students in Mr. Glen Reeder's EXCEL class are working on their state projects.  Each student has chosen a state to research.  Students are using non-fiction, research books about the U.S. states to help them with…

NAMS student and Elvis aficionado speaks to NAES EXCEL students

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New Albany, MS- Andrew Towery, a seventh grade student at New Albany Middle School, was recently the guest speaker for Glen Reeder's 2nd & 3rd Grade EXCEL students at New Albany Elementary School.   Andrew, who is a collector of…

Fire and rescue teams receive special training

New Albany, MS- Fire and rescue workers from around North Mississippi received a day of specialized training Monday, Feb. 6, in New Albany. Serious accidents and deaths, resulting when agricultural workers are buried in bins of corn or soybeans…

Dr. Sneed spoke at Baptist Union County heart luncheon

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New Albany- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County hosted more than 100 people at a Monday luncheon aimed to raise awareness of heart disease. Cardiologist Dr. Darrell Sneed spoke to the gathering in the Fellowship Hall of Hillcrest Baptist…

Technology Student Association (TSA) competition winners

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The TSA (Technology Student Association) State regional competition was held on Friday, February 3 at the Northeast Mississippi Community College campus in Booneville, MS. The students who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will advance to State Conference…

Culinary Arts program receives Dean Provence Endowment funds

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The Culinary Arts program at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education received a stand-up mixer due to funding from the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education grant program.  Instructor Anita Alef submitted the…

Jennie Stephens Smith Library news, February 2017

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Jennie Stephens Smith Library News: For the month of January, 2017 the library had 3699 patron visits. 18 new library cards were issued for the citizens of New Albany and 22 for citizens of Union County. The Jennie Stephens Smith Library…

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon in conjunction with Heart Month

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  NEW ALBANY, MISS. – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of heart disease, especially how to recognize and respond to heart attack symptoms. The luncheon…

Fifth grade students from New Albany Elementary School toured Career & Tech school

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New Albany, MS- Fifth grade students from New Albany Elementary School toured the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education on Tuesday, January 10.  Students rotated through nine stations and had the opportunity to see the opportunities…