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…

N.A. fans celebrate Ole Miss Sugar Bowl victory in N.O.

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The Rebels did what they had to do New Year's night in New Orleans to earn Ole Miss football immortality. They whipped Oklahoma State 48-20 in the Sugar Bowl. The victory more than made up for a disappointing post-season last year. Ole Miss…

Bullpup Pride award winners for December 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 week of December 7: Johnathon Quarles, Remington Carroll, Makenzie Reed, Carson Evans, Will…

Union County School District Scores High on PARCC Assessment

The 2014-2015 school year was certainly one of challenges for educators across the state. It was the first year that schools were assessed on the Common Core State Standards. How students were to be assessed was fairly unknown to teachers as…

NAHS Operation Warm Heart brings good news to district families

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The annual “Operation Warm Heart” Christmas adoption program started by New Albany High School ten years ago was once again a great success. Each year, the electives department of NAHS heads up this operation by first “adopting” children…

Reception honors Jordan and Rakestraw for service to Union County

A retirement reception honoring two long-serving members of the Union County Board of Supervisors drew about 200 well-wishers Thursday afternoon. Board President and Third District Supervisor Danny Jordan and Fifth District Supervisor…

Santa for the young and young at heart

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The Northside Historic Garden Club brought Santa to the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, December 12th. This annual event is a favorite with Union County families, who came to browse the museum shop, view the 175th anniversary photo…

Language archaeologist discusses work to preserve Chickasaw language

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A "language archaeologist" told  60 people gathered for a noon luncheon meeting today at the Union County Heritage Museum how the Tallahatchie River got its name. John Payne Dyson has devoted about 20 years to researching the language of the…

Santa to visit the Union Co. Heritage Museum December 12th

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UPDATED: See photo gallery of Santa's visit at: Santa visits the museum Santa and Christmas Crafts will be at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday , December 12 from 10 – 12 noon. The public is invited to this free annual  event…

NAES first graders participated in an alphabet blog this semester

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Alphabet Blog Hop Christy Littlejohn & Kelsey Epting’s 1st grade class at New Albany Elementary School has participated in an Alphabet Blog Hop this semester. First grade and kindergarten from across the country participated…

State Senator Browning visits NAES class

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State Senator Nickey Browning was recently a guest speaker in Alex Turner's first grade classroom at New Albany Elementary School.  Browning discussed his job and gave facts about the Capitol.  He presented each student with a Mississippi…

Bullpup Pride award winners for November 16th

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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 November 16.                         Pictured…

Luncheon with Books set for December 15th

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In keeping with the Christmas season Jill Shaw will do a presentation on Mary the mother of Jesus for Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith library in New Albany. Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, December 15 beginning with…