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…

The RAT® Pack came to New Albany Elementary School

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New Albany, MS- The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi’s fun and entertaining educational troupe performed LIVE with TERRANCE THE RAT for NAES 2nd and 3rd graders!  Jackson, Miss.—The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi sent out…

New Albany High School Homecoming Court, schedule announced

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School has announced its 2016 Homecoming Court, as well as the schedule of events for Homecoming Week.      2016 NAHS Homecoming Court SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the week of September 12 at New Albany High…

New Albany students prepare for MS BEST Robotics competition

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  New Albany, MS- Several students from both New Albany Middle School and New Albany High School will be meeting over the next five weeks, during and after school, to prepare for the MS BEST Robotics competition. Students will work as a…

Community Rummage Sale to benefit area Humane Society

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The Union County Humane Society is having a Community Rummage Sale September 3rd, 7 am to 2 pm at the Old Bankhead Flower Shop parking lot on Hwy 15. All proceeds go to our non-profit to help with vet expenses and to go towards our building…

New Albany Elementary School holds first rate, first grade Olympics

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New Albany, MS- First graders at New Albany Elementary School recently completed a unit of study on the Olympics.  As a part of the study, the students were allowed to share with the class the Olympic games and athletes they had watched the…

Eagle Scout’s project benefits MSU Vet School and community pets

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New Albany, MS- Lewis Creekmore, of New Albany, has completed a unique Eagle Scout Service Project as part of his requirements to receive his Eagle Award.  The Eagle Scout Service Project must benefit any religious institution, any school,…

Paul Rainey presentation to be repeated due to popular demand

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New Albany, MS- The Life of Paul Rainey will be presented for the second time by popular demand on Thursday, August 25, at 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. Renelda Owen, of the Delta State University English Department, will present…

New Albany school district helps teachers model healthy lifestyle for students

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New Albany, MS- The New Albany School District realizes that protecting the health of school employees is fundamental to protecting the health of students and ensuring their academic success.  When staff members are committed to healthy and…

UPDATED 8/19/2016: Aid truck to go from Union County to Louisiana; help fill it up

New Albany, MS, Updated 8/19/2016- Donations have been rolling in for the truck collecting relief supplies for Louisiana flood victims. The truck will remain in the library parking lot until Saturday afternoon, so there is still time to make…

NAHS honors ACT 30+ Club students

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts on Thursday, August 11 to celebrate students' recent success on the ACT.   Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into…

Local child raising money for New Albany Police Department, UPDATED 8/18/2016

New Albany, MS, UPDATE 8/18/2016- New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson received a check in the amount of $1000 from a Prentiss County woman who wishes to remain anonymous, along with a letter expressing her appreciation for the hard work…

Ole Miss Club meets, raises scholarship funds

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New Albany, MS- The Union County Ole Miss Club had their summer meeting August 11th at The Basement, in downtown New Albany. President Mary Catherine Shands is hoping to grow the Union County club. Board members are Mark McClinton, Amanda…