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…

Third grade students study Beverly Cleary books

The project was made possible by a grant from the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.

Murder Mystery Dinners returning to Magnolia Room

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The $30 cost include hors d'oeuvres, a multi-course meal, entertainment and the chance to solve a mystery.

NAHS students win Kiwanis scholarships

Seven New Albany students were selected.

New Albany spray park unlikely to open this summer

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City officials would like to build a new spray park but estimated cost for a similar attraction would be $500,000 to $700,000.

Wal-Mart DC sponsors writing contest

Students were asked to write about the idea of "If I had a bike."

School-based COVID testing would keep students in classes and cut quarantines

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The testing would allow students who come into close contact with someone showing symptoms to remain in class rather than being quarantined at home 14 days.

Free community gospel singing planned for May 22

Concessions will be available with proceeds to benefit the East Union football team.

Master Gardeners pleased with success of plant sale

Gardeners could also get materials to have their soil tested by the MSU Extension Department.

NEMCC names 343 to fall 2020 Vice-President’s list

This is the list for the past fall semester, delayed due to COVID-19.

County schools returning to traditional graduation ceremonies this year

Each student will receive 12 tickets for family or friends to attend.

New Albany Middle School students get into Shakespeare

Students correctly answering questions were allowed to re-enact idea of throwing tomatoes at bad actors.

County schools performing Shrek the Musical at Magnolia Civic Center

Evening performances are Friday and Saturday with a matinee Sunday, although tickets may be hard to come by.