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…
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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…
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…

Hee Haw returns to New Albany

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New Albany, MS- The 2016 Hee Haw show is this weekend folks! August 4 and 5, 2016 at 7pm and on August 6 at 2pm at the Cine' Theater in downtown New Albany! Tickets are $10. Call Main Street at 662-534-3438for tickets or information. The…
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Republican Women’s Club to host two speakers August 22nd

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  UPDATED AUGUST 5TH: The Union County Republican Women’s Club invites the community to attend an event at the Union County Court House on Monday, August 22; at 6:30 p.m. Two great guests and speakers will be with us: U. S. Representative…

Expansion, renovations on county library under consideration

New Albany, MS- A meeting Monday morning at the Union County Public Library may foretell improvements to that facility. Librarian Kay Sappington and J. Lynn West, the president of the library board, met with Debbie Wilbanks Cherry, AIA,…

Tallahatchie River Players Youth to perform Disney music

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Broadway JR – July 29-31, 2016   Tallahatchie River Players Youth present “Broadway Jr, Dazzled by the music of Walt Disney” July 29 at 7pm; July 30 at 2pm, July 31 at 2pm. The show will be held at the historic Cine’ theater…

Museum Moments to present the life of Paul Rainey

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On Thursday, July 21, 2016, the Union County Heritage Museum's Museum Moments will host a program about Paul Rainey. Paul James Rainey was a millionaire American businessman, philanthropist, hunter, and photographer. Renelda Owen, of the…

Bring proper IDs when picking up NAHS course schedules

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  New Albany High School students in grades 9-12 may pick up their course schedules on Wednesday, July 27 or Thursday, July 28 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at New Albany High School. In order to receive schedules, all students must provide two…

New Albany checks in from the Republican Convention/ Update III

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Sue Morrison, current President of the Union County Republican Women's Club, is one of Mississippi's delegates to the Republican National Convention, now underway in Cleveland, Ohio. Morrison provided NAnewsweb.com with photos from the convention's…

School supply lists for 2016-2017 school year

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Attached are supply lists by grade for New Albany Elementary School and New Albany Middle School  for the 2016-2017 school year. NAES Grades K-5:SUPPLYLISTS2016 (2) Sixth grade list:NAMS 2016-2017 6th grade Supply list Seventh grade…

Enlist in the Battle of the Badges blood drive and support your chosen team

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No matter who wins the Battle of the Badges, it is those in need of blood who will win the war. The New Albany Police Department, The Union County Sheriff's Department, and Fire Fighters from the city and county will be lining up their forces…

Tallahatchie River Players seeking talent of all ages

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Happy Summer!! We will be holding auditions for one act plays to be performed Sept 23rd & 24th during the William Faulkner Literary Fest on July 14th at 6:30 pm at the Magnolia Room. The Friday night show will be done on the trail head…

Community expresses thanks and support for those who serve and protect

In light of the recent events dominating the headlines of today's news, New Albany shines as a community that intends to rise above,  promoting racial harmony and mutual respect among it's citizens. New Albany resident Kaye Parks organized…

New Albany Elementary School receives Toyota grant for web-based reading program

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New Albany, MS- New Albany Elementary School will introduce students and their families to the Ticket to Read program during the 2016-2017 school year. Ticket to Read is an interactive, Web-based, student-centered learning component that promotes…