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…

Ingomar Mounds Day with ancient weapons competition is Saturday

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The Ingomar Mounds Archaeological Event will be Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 – 2 at the mound site off Highway 15 on County Road 96, south of New Albany. The ancient weapons competition will begin at 11:15. There are three levels of competition:…

NAES Red ribbon week stresses good choices

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Students at New Albany Elementary School participated in Red Ribbon Week activities during the month of October. Red Ribbon Week is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol so that students can avoid using those…

Show time! Nov 13-15 for “It’s a Wonderful Life”

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It is two more days until showtime! Tallahatchie River Players (TRP) presents "It's a Wonderful Life" by James Rodgers, with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing in Woodstock, Illinois, on November 13 & 14 at 7 pm, and on November…

Fifth Grade Career Day introduces students to seven possibilities

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Fifth Grade Career Day was held at New Albany Elementary School on Friday, November 6.   The purpose of the event was to bring career awareness to fifth graders so that they would have a better understanding of the wide variety of careers…

Local Schools fare very well in Mississippi assessment exams

New Albany and Union County School Districts fared well in Mississippi's recently released assessments of Mississippi students in the areas of English and Algebra. New Albany scored as the state's highest performer on the English portion of…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners for November 2

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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 2.                 Pictured…

NAES October attendance prize winners

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The New Albany School District is promoting perfect attendance during the months of October and December. New Albany Elementary School encouraged good attendance during the month of October with a drawing.   For each week in the month of…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, October 26, 2015

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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 October 26.               Pictured…

Tickets on sale now for “It’s a Wonderful Life!”

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The Tallahatchie River Players present "It's a Wonderful Life" by James Rodgers with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing in Woodstock, IL onNovember 13-15, 2015 at the historical Cine' theater in the Magnolia Civic Center in Downtown…

Author Laurie Parker will speak at Luncheon with Books November 17

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Tuesday, November 17, Mississippi artist and author Laurie Parker will review her latest book Hush Swing Hush at New Albany's Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 AM followed by the…

Toyota grant to boost area grads in math, sciences, technology

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Mississippi is one of three states that will share a $1.5 million grant to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and manufacturing careers. The three-year long project is designed to engage students…

NAES Veterans’ Day Programs

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The New Albany Elementary School 4th Grade will be presenting a Veterans' Day Program on Wednesday, November 11 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at NAES. Veterans are invited and encouraged to participate in one of these ceremonies.