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…

New Albany students perform with symphony orchestra

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More than 720 New Albany School students in second through fifth grades performed Friday afternoon with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. The performance at the New Albany High School Auditorium was the first time New Albany students…

Relay for Life hourly schedule of events, April 22nd

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NAnewsweb.com recently received this schedule of events for Friday's Relay for Life.   Information from: John Patrick Hamlin  

Tallahatchie River Players announces 2016 officers

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Hello! The officers for the upcoming season of the Tallahatchie River Players are: Chairman - Bobby White; Vice Chairman - Evelyn Mason; Treasurer - Jennifer Canerdy; Secretary- Donna Lemmons; members at large are: Clint Reid, Tori Baldwin,…

NAES Bullpup Pride winners for April 11

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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 April 11. Pictured in no particular order are:  C. J. Cook, Will Barber, Kaden…

New Albany Middle School Beauty Review

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New Albany Middle School held its beauty review on Thursday, April 14. (You may click to enlarge and download photos in body of article, if desired.)   NAMS Miss Congeniality-Bella Fernando (8th grade)                   Melanie…

HNNA encourages: “Come to the Northside!”

About 35 members of the Historic Northside Neighborhood Association (HNNA) met Tuesday night, April 19th, at the Cleveland Street Presbyterian Church. HNNA President Bob Cornelius said, "We discussed the need to  renovate and rejuvenate…

Holly Springs National Forest is Museum Moments topic, April 21

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  Museum Moments at the Union County Heritage Museum will feature the History and Culture of the Holly Spring National Forest  on Thursday, April 21 at noon. Caren Briscoe with the U. S. Forest Service will tell the stories of the…

Tallahatchie River Players to hold auditions April 21

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We will hold auditions Thursday night for 3 Women and 3 Men! Ages mid 20s to late 30s. Auditions will be Thursday night the 21st at the UCDA building, this is the old post office across from the Union County Courthouse. The show dates…

TRP prepares to present Survivors’ Banquet for Relay for Life/UPDATED

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UPDATED: 4-18-16: Hi, Do you have an inter-superhero? Always wished you could dress as your favorite super hero and your friends not think you are well.... strange? Well here is your chance!!! TRP is acting as host to the Survivor's…

Republican Party Call to Convention

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CALL TO CONVENTION: April 23, 2016 Pursuant to the Call of the Mississippi Republican Party State Executive Committee and in accordance with the laws of this state, The 2016 Republican County Precinct Caucuses for Union County, Mississippi…

Rotary hears about public schools’ symphony program

New Albany Public Schools music teacher Celia House spoke to the Rotary Club, Friday, April 15th, about the symphony program in the schools. The Carnegie Foundation of New York, the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the New Albany Public…

NAES teacher’s “Listen while you work” earns grant funds

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Tiffany Thrasher, a first grade teacher at New Albany Elementary School, recently earned funding from DonorsChoose.org for a classroom project called "Listen While You Work!". Ms. Thrasher's first grade class received a wireless classroom…