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 Fossil Roadshow arrives in New Albany June 11th

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Neat things are coming in today for tomorrow’s (June 11th) Fossil Road Show at he Union County Heritage Museum from 10 - 2. Collectors, paleontologists and geologists will gather  at the museum to see what comes from our area depicting…

Muhammad Ali at the Fifth Street Gym

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Grinding out copy in a typically grubby newsroom in Miami Beach, Florida, one morning in 1975, I was writing a story about Chuck Hall, Miami Beach's colorful mayor, who was never boring, but I was bored with writing. Dennis Feola, a Jewish-Italian…

New Albany Fire/Rescue leadership tabbed to state positions

New Albany, Mississippi- New Albany and Union County fire personnel recently attended the annual Mississippi Fire Chief’s/ Firefighter’s Conference in Natchez. Members from several county fire departments, along with city representatives,…

Fossil Road Show is coming to New Albany

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New Albany, MS-Fossils, the history of fossil collecting, great specimens, gems and minerals will all be at the annual Fossil Road Show in New Albany this Saturday, June 11 at the Union County Heritage Museum from 10 until 2. The ancient…

Rhoda: the Damsel to be featured at Luncheon with Books

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Friends of the Library sponsored Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, June 21, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Mississippi author Julie Harrison Wallace will review her debut novel Rhoda: the Damsel. This is the fictional…

Biscuits & Jam Market kicks off the 2016 season

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One of Mississippi's top markets, the Union County Master Gardeners' Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market kicked off a new season this morning on the banks of the Little Tallahatchie River in New Albany. The weather was not 100% cooperative, but…

Union Co. Republican Women’s club meeting, May 23rd

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Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Maxwell spoke to the Union County Republican Women’s club monthly meeting on May 23. Judge Maxwell presented an overview of the court system in Mississippi and took questions from the group. Also speaking…

Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival, 2016

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New Albany, Mississippi- On Saturday, May 21st, the 15th annual Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival was held at the Union County Fairgrounds, where the air was full of the sounds of musicians of all ages as well as the aromas of kettle…

NAES students qualify for Talent Identification Program (TIP)

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New Albany, Mississippi-The Duke University Talent Identification Program for 4th - 5th grade students is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students. Duke TIP works with students, their families,…

Tallahatchie River Players to hold auditions for kids’ show

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New Albany, MS - The Tallahatchie River Players are very excited to announce that auditions will be June 6th and 7th in the Magnolia Room starting at 6pm for our summer kid show, Broadway Jr! We will be doing a selection of Disney songs that…

Bullpup Pride award winners, May 9th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 9.  Pictured in no particular order are: K - 2nd Grade                 Mason…

Libraries announce free summer reading program

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New Albany, MS-Your libraries at work: The Jennie Stephens Smith and Myrtle libraries are offering their summer reading program "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read", on June 2, 9, 16, and 23 for ages K-6. Myrtle programs will be at noon and Jennie…