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…

Career & Technical students create training videos

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New Albany, MS- Students in the Early Childhood & Education II class at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education have recently had the experience of providing training for daycare centers in the state. Kimberly Langley,…

Conversation with my favorite WWII veteran: sharing 95 years of life

New Albany, MS- Today is Veterans Day, November 11th, the anniversary of the World War I armistice that began at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 1918. The guns went silent at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleven month," as a…

EXCEL class holds mock election for New Albany Elementary School

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New Albany, MS- Mrs. Ninabeth Capaning and Mr. Glen Reeder's EXCEL classes held a mock election for students at New Albany Elementary School. EXCEL students created the voting stations and served as poll workers as all students and faculty…

“A Christmas Carol” begins tonight in New Albany

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New Albany, MS- TRP Presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, Adapted by Romulus Linney. The production dates are November 10 & 11 at 7 pm and Saturday the 12th at 2pmat the Cine theater in Downtown New Albany. Tickets…

Dean Provence Endowment Winners Announced

New Albany, MS- The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling nearly $11,700 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the…

Loyal fan of NAHS Bulldogs recognized

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New Albany, MS- NAHS Head Football Coach Jake Hill presented a football to Mr. Reuben Beaty at the New Albany-Ripley game on Friday, October 28. Hill expressed appreciation to Beaty for being a loyal fan and supporter of Bulldog football.…

Ingomar Mound Day looks back 2000 years into the past

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New Albany, MS- Ingomar Mound Day is set Nov. 12, 2016, 10 – 2. A family event, there will be activities for the young and old. The 2000 year old mound site is a Middle Woodland site and was first explored and mapped by the Smithsonian…

Luncheon with Books to host Square Books

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Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books Tuesday, November 15, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Representatives from Square Books in Oxford will discuss new publications and make recommendations for Christmas…

Barbara Owens to retire after 50 years at Baptist Union County

Barbara Owens, the administrative director of Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, is retiring this month after 50 years of service at the award-winning hospital. When she first went to work in an entry-level ward secretary job in 1966,…

First EL Potluck dinner is a success at New Albany Elementary School

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New Albany, MS- On Tuesday, October 25th, the New Albany School District hosted their first EL Potluck meal at the New Albany Elementary School cafeteria. The purpose of the event was to create a greater sense of community and build relationships…

NAES second annual Boosterthon is coming soon

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New Albany, MS- Chloe Street, PTO President at New Albany Elementary School, announces 2nd Annual Boosterthon. New Albany Elementary School's big fundraiser is about to kick off! This is the school's second year to do the boosterthon.…

NAES first graders model pumpkins after favorite book characters

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New Albany, MS- First grade students at New Albany Elementary School Library recently had the opportunity to participate in a Pumpkin Book family project. Students were encouraged to decorate a pumpkin like a character from a favorite book.…