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,…
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…

News from the Jennie Stephens Smith Library

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New Albany, MS- The following is the calendar of events for July: July 5    Union County Literacy Council Meeting July 5    Russell Lamb meeting with students July 7    Russell Lamb meeting with students July 15 …

Tryouts date set for TRP Riverfest plays: all ages needed

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New Albany, MS- We will be holding auditions for one act plays to be performed Sept 23rd & 24thduring 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 plaza.…

New Albany High School Scholarship and Awards, 2016

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The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 3.  University of Mississippi:  Yesenia Rivera, Kennedy Frain, Isaac Estrada, Christopher Watson, Rush Butler, Trace Thompson,…

NAHS Envirothon Team does well at State competition

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New Albany, MS- Scores were close and competition was strong at the May 6 State Envirothon Competition at the FFA Center in Raymond. Although New Albany High School’s Envirothon team placed first overall in Aquatic Ecology, Oxford High School…

New Albany High School Honor Roll

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The following students have been on the honor roll for the first, second, and third nine weeks.   These students were formally recognized at the Awards Ceremony held on May 3, 2016 at New Albany High School:   MAYRA AGUIRRE, SANTIAGO…

Career & Technical School recognizes outstanding students

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Outstanding Career & Technical students were recognized at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 3. Congratulations to these winning students: Outstanding Career & Technical Education Students 2015-2016 Automotive…

New Albany High School 2016 Subject Area Awards

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NAnewsweb.com recently received this information from the New Albany Schools. Congratulations to the winning students in these subject areas. Subject Area Award recipients were recognized at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High…

John Clarence “J.C.” Holland: Flesh-and-Blood Faulknerian Mississippian attends his last earthly party

He was a character to rival those created by William Faulkner. But unlike Colonel John Sartoris and Thomas Sutpen and Flem Snopes and Uncle Billy Varner, John Clarence "J.C." Holland was a flesh-and-blood Mississippian. He died Monday evening,…

New Albany Fire Chief Represents City and Associations

New Albany Deputy Fire Chief and Mississippi Firefighter’s Association 1St Vice President, Mark Whiteside, attended the annual conference of the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs in Biloxi last week to promote not only the MS Firefighter’s…

First United Methodist Church-New Albany Welcomes New Pastor

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New Albany, MS- June 20, 2016 First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Tim Prather as the church’s new Senior Pastor.  June 26 will be Dr. Prather’s first Sunday at First Methodist Church. Dr. Prather graduated…
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New Albany Freedom Festival and FIRST HAND, June 25th

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New Albany, MS- On Saturday, June 25th, our joyous celebration of freedom will begin with the Ringing of the Liberty Bell followed by the presentation of colors by the American Legion. Each of these are symbolic of the Freedom bought and paid…

Fossil Roadshow reveals much from Mississippi’s past

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Being labeled an 'old fossil' today at the Union County Heritage Museum was an honor. The Fossil Roadshow drew a lot of folks, many from other counties, who wanted to learn about fossil hunting or fossil finds in this area. For the most part,…