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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Library can now help with certain civil legal aid needs

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New Albany, MS- The computers at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library are routinely used by students and people doing job searches and resumes. There is now information available from the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission to help certain…

Outstanding Career & Technical students first nine weeks

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New Albany, MS- The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the first nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: (Click to enlarge/download photos) Mikael…

NAHS hosted College Application Countdown day October 25th

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School hosted College Countdown Application Day on Tuesday, October 25. Seniors received assistance from college admissions counselors, school counselors, and other school staff to complete college…

Cybersecurity awareness to be focus of Attorney General’s Office speaker

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New Albany, MS- Internet crime is constantly taking place, and it often goes undetected. As technology continues to improve and play a greater role in our lives, criminals are also refining their skills online. Attorney General Jim Hood urges…

NAES fifth graders attend Career Day

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New Albany, MS- Fifth Grade Career Day was held at New Albany Elementary School on Thursday, October 27. The purpose of the event was to bring career awareness to fifth graders so that they would have a better understanding of the wide…

NAHS Launches School Service Project – INAYE Laundry

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School (NAHS) launched a new school service project on October 13.  “INAYE Laundry” is a program that will provide students access to clean laundry.  A teacher from NAHS was inspired when she learned of…

High school seniors reprise bridge walk of 2006

New Albany, MS- Senior students from all five Union County high schools reprised a walk today, October 26, 2016, that they first took more than 10 years ago, as first graders. On March 29, 2006, the Bankhead Street/Highway 178 bridge…

Blue Mountain College to host Night of Worship, October 23

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There will be a joint Night of Worship at Blue Mountain College this Sunday night October 23 at 6:00 pm. Choir and Orchestras from FBC New Albany, Hillcrest Baptist New Albany, FBC Ripley, West Jackson St Tupelo, and the Blue Mountain College…

Wages honored for work with city of New Albany

New Albany, MS- Bob Wages was honored by family, coworkers and friends at a dinner party Thursday night, October 20, at The Warehouse in New Albany. Wages retired recently as chairman of the New Albany Planning and Zoning Board, concluding…

NAES first graders explore careers on field trip

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New Albany, MS- On Tuesday, October 18, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  These first graders have been studying about community helpers and careers. …

NAES kindergarten students study farm life

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New Albany, MS- Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School have been studying the farm.  Recently, Mrs. Lisa Topper's kindergarten class participated in a "Country Farm Breakfast" and learned about the foods that come from the…
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Union County Republican Women’s Club to meet October 24

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The Union County Republican Women invite the community to attend their monthly meeting at the Magnolia Center, 135 E. Bankhead, New Albany, on Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Lee Habeeb who is the co-founder of the Laura…