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…

APRIL EVENTS: JennieStephens Smith Library

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APRIL EVENTS JENNIE STEPHENS SMITH LIBRARY April 5-8    New Albany Elementary Gifted Classes will be at the library learning research skills April 8        C&S Staffing will be in the meeting room April 9        …

New Albany Home & Garden Show moves downtown this year

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Mark your calendars and grab your garden hats and gloves! The New Albany Home & Garden Show is moving downtown this year. We are "Rolling into Spring" at the Union County Master Gardeners' 8th Annual New Albany Home and Garden Show on April…

UNITE awards grants, honors Volunteer of the Year: UPDATED

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UNITE,  the Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel held its annual dinner Thursday evening, March 31st, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany. UNITE is a local philanthropic organization, an affiliate of the CREATE Foundation of Tupelo. The…

Union County Humane Society to hold Chinese Auction fundraising event

Want to have a fun night out and win great prizes? Come to our Chinese Auction! The Union County Humane Society is having their first annual UCHS Chinese Auction (Raffle) on April 16th, 2016! The auction will be held at the Family Life Center…

Scholar-Athlete Katie Davis wins NAHS’s first Lindy Callahan Scholarship

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New Albany's Katie Davis has been named a winner in this year's Lindy Callahan Scholarship competition--the first ever New Albany High School student to achieve this prestigious honor. Winners were announced on the Mississippi High School Activities…

Union County Republican Women elect new officers

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Union County Republican Women Club – new officers: First row left to right: retiring Secretary Sarah Walker; guest speaker Kathy Brummett; Treasurer Grace Lyon; incoming Secretary Billy Jean Stroud; 1st Vice President Faith Booth Second…

Early Childhood students compete at state level

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Early Childhood students from the New Albany High School of Career & Technical Education participated in the State FCCLA Competition on Wednesday, March 2 in Jackson, MS.   Participants and Winners are pictured l-r:  Jenna…

 More Students to Begin their Day with Breakfast

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“Wake Up to School Breakfast” Encourages New Albany Elementary School Families to Choose Breakfast at School Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture…

NAMS Women’s Choir advances to state competition

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                The New Albany Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Women's Choir received All Superiors in Performance and Sight Reading at the District I Choral Festival in Tupelo…

NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for March 7th

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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 weeks of March  7th.               Pictured…

Tallahatchie River Players to meet March 24th

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Hello all! On March 24th, at 630pm we will have a meeting at the theater. As we close our 2015-2016 season, it is time to nominate and elect board members. Clint Reid, Tina Barkley and Natalie Bullard have served for the last 3 years and…

Baptist Union County hosts colon cancer awareness luncheon March 23rd

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  In conjunction with Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a luncheon for the community on Wednesday, March 23 at noon at Hillcrest Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 216 Highway 15 South. Presented…