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…
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100 days of school celebrated by New Albany Elementary students

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New Albany, MS- Kindergarten & first grade students at New Albany Elementary School celebrated the 100 days of school on Tuesday, January 17.  Students rotated through classrooms and participated in learning center activities related…

Reading fair has New Albany students working hard

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New Albany Elementary School held its annual Reading Fair on January 19th.     Pictured front row l-r: Emma Claire Ferrell, Wyatt Taylor, Landon Evans, Josie Osorio, and Maggie Ann McNutt; second row l-r: Briana Dunson,…

New Albany gifted students attended Presidential Inauguration

New Albany, MS- Gifted students from New Albany's Middle School and High School visited Washington DC to attend the inauguration of President Trump and to see many of the sights the city has to offer. Each year the Intellectually Gifted Class…

New Albany inauguration attendees celebrate President Trump/UPDATED 1-21

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New Albany, MS- (UPDATED 1-21-2017): Thanks to our readers for pictures from the Presidential Inauguration. New photos are added to top of gallery. Original Article: Readers of NAnewsweb.com have sent photos of activities at the inauguration…
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New Albany High School names District Teacher of the Year

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Heather Ferrell, New Albany High School Teacher of the Year, is surrounded by her students and school administrators after it was announced that she was selected as New Albany School District Teacher of the Year on Monday, January 9. Ferrell…

Lady Bulldog signs with Itawamba Community College

NAHS Lady Bulldog soccer player, Cynthia Betancourt, signed to play with Itawamba Community College on November 4.   Pictured front row l-r:   Jeannette Betancourt, Cynthia Betancourt, Jose Betancourt; back row l-r:  NAHS Athletic Director…
New Albany Middle School Yoga program

Yoga program benefits New Albany students, grant program

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New Albany, MS- Paul Tate presented a yoga program to students in the After-school tutoring program at New Albany Middle School on Monday, January 9. In the yoga program, students learned about the health benefits of yoga and participated…

NASTUC Center students learn life skills

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Students at New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center (NASTUC) completed bird feeder projects on January 4-5, 2017. This hands-on project focused on integrating team work and collaboration into basic science and math…

Outstanding students named at Career & Technical School

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the second nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: (in no particular order) Savannah Chen,…
Miracle fundraiser aids NAPD

Local Miracle aids the New Albany Police Department

New Albany, MS- Miracle Hurd, a local New Albany child, delivered a box containing an additional $1,977 in contributions Thursday afternoon, January 12th, to New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson. She and her mother first contacted Chief…
Mississippi quotes

Mississippi quotes take Museum Moments stage, January 19

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New Albany, MS- Famous Mississippi quotes: Oh, my, the things Mississippian’s have said. The world takes note of the poignant, outrageous, utterly truthful comments made by Mississippians. The recent William Faulkner quote in the Hillary…

People in the Spotlight 2017

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This post will contain photos about New Albany/Union County people published in the NAnewsweb.com's SPOTLIGHT position during 2017. Photos on this post may be downloaded and printed at no charge, if desired, as can most photos posted on NAnewsweb.com. This…