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.…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

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 MS NAES Citizens of Month

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…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

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 Elementary celebrates The Cat in the Hat Day

Elementary students combine fun reading Dr. Seuss with word study.
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New Albany Elementary School announces Citizens of the Month

The program is a way to recognize students for performing good small acts when they might not otherwise be honored.

NAES students learn about presidents for Presidents Day

Mrs. Stubblefield's and Harrelson's classes were involved in the project.

Northeast Mississippi Japanese artist exhibits work at Union County museum

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Toyota Boshoku employee Nobuteru Iwanaka's work includes detailed traditional watercolor and contemporary pen and ink drawings of well-known travel sites he has visited.

Owen joins New Albany High School club for high ACT scoring students

Owen is one of 180 students who have achieved this at New Albany High School in the 11 years the club has existed.

Farmers’ market coming back but will be curbside this year

Vendors will not have to pay a fee or set up a tent unless they want to, but the market will not be limited to produce only.

Baker named head boys soccer coach at NAHS

See who has been hired as new head boys high school soccer coach at New Albany.

NA schools hire new head soccer coach in called meeting

See who the new New Albany head boys soccer coach will be and who some retiring staff are.

New Albany Middle School students hold food drive

The top two classes in collecting food were awarded with lunch at El Agave and with a pizza party, respectively.

New Albany Elementary School ‘goes red’ for heart health

The importance of making healthy choices is the focus of "Go Red Day"

Union County Courthouse gets new oaks to replace damaged 110-year-old ones

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The Union County Courthouse lawn now has ten new pin oak trees, approximately replacing the 110-year-old trees removed in June 2018, thanks to a grant from Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and the Community Recovery Tree Planting project. Over…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary School announces Citizens of the Month

New Albany Elementary School’s January Citizens of the Month are as follows ( no photo was provided): Samuel McClure, Crishona Sumler, Justyce Walker, Amiya Sumler Dhruvi Patel, Isai Cruz, Hadley Chism, Yahaira Hernandez, Andrew Latham,…