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…
New Albany first graders participate in Blog Hop

New Albany students learn skills with Gingerbread Blog Hop

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  Christy Littlejohn and Susie Cobb’s New Albany Elementary School 1st grade participated in a Gingerbread Blog Hop.The first grade class was assigned to decorate gingerbread men, write a letter about our community, and mail the items…

Autism to be subject of Luncheon with Books, January 17

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Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Rev. Bill Everett will discuss Emily Colson’s Dancing with Max: A Mother and Son Who Broke Free. Emily…

Jennie Stephens Smith Library news, schedule

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Usage of the library The Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany has had 50,000 visitors from January through December. These are counted visitors, not an estimated number. The library is very proud of its services to the town and county. …

Schools in the Spotlight: 2017

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This post will contain photos about school activities 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. Click…

Hugh White McLarty was widely admired and respected

New Albany, MS- By any measure, Hugh White McLarty had a long and successful life. He founded two successful furniture manufacturing companies. He was a successful and effective civic leader. He succeeded in accumulating thousands of admiring…

FAFSA Days announced for New Albany High School

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Federal Student Aid & Financial Assistance for High School Seniors Chances are great that many seniors will qualify for money for college that they will not have to pay back! But first you haf-ta FAFSA! The FAFSA is the Free Application…

Williams affirms Ole Miss commitment at HSFN signing day special

RIDGELAND, Miss. - One of the most prized prospects on the Northeast Mississippi Community College football team announced his future home at a brand new statewide extravaganza. Brenden Williams affirmed his commitment to the University of…

College and Career Connection kicks off at New Albany High School

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New Albany High School hosted its first College and Career Connections meeting on Thursday, December 8. Each month during the second semester, NAHS will host a College and Career Connections opportunity with area career and industry leaders.…

NAES celebrates Christmas Around the World

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New Albany, MS- First grade students at New Albany Elementary School celebrated Christmas Around the World on Wednesday, December 14. Students rotated through nine stations and learned how holidays are celebrated in the countries of England,…

Retired teachers honored at brunch

New Albany, MS- The New Albany Schools honored teachers, administrators, and staff members who are retired from the school district at a brunch on December 1. Approximately forty retired educators attended the brunch that was held…

Luncheon with Books to feature Bonhoeffer Christmas sermons

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New Albany, MS- Tuesday, December 20, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Rev. Tim Prather of First United Methodist Church New Albany will discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Christmas Sermons.…

NAES announces attendance prize winners

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The New Albany School District is promoting perfect attendance during the months of October and November. New Albany Elementary School encouraged good attendance during the month of November with a drawing.  For each week in the months…