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…
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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.…
NEMiss.News Brennan wins Toyota internship

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…
NEMiss.News Brennan wins Toyota internship

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…
NEMiss.News Brennan wins Toyota internship

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…
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New Albany School District partners with MaxxSouth to increase internet connectivity in the community

  New Albany School District (NASD), in partnership with MaxxSouth, has recently completed an Internet connectivity project that will assist an area of our community that has been greatly underserved in connectivity. House Bill 1788…
NAES Jan. 2021 Employees of Month NEMiss.news

New Albany Elementary announces January Employees of the Month

  New Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for January are: Samantha Wood, 4th grade mathematics teacher, upper left; Teresa Ohler, 3rd grade language arts teacher, upper right; Madison Wilson, 2nd grade teacher, lower left;…
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NA Elementary students now have book vending machine

  Students at New Albany Elementary School were excited to use the new book vending machines on Thursday, January 28, and Friday, January 29. All students had the opportunity to choose a book from the vending machine to take home.…
NAES School Fitness Center NEMiss.News

School fitness center promotes idea that fit teachers better serve their students

  One of the effects of the pandemic has been enforced inactivity for those quarantined at home. New Albany Elementary School officials have a way for their staff to overcome that and get back into a good exercise habit. This week…
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NA Bulldog Ella Tyer signs to play basketball for Blue Mountain

  New Albany Lady Bulldog Basketball's Ella Tyer (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as she signs to play for Blue Mountain College on Friday, January 29. Pictured front row l-r:  Matt Tyer, Ella Tyer, and Summer Tyer. Back…
NAMS students talk to Justice Coleman NEMiss.News

Middle school students talk with Supreme Court Justice

  Matt Tyer’s 5th Period Social Studies class at New Albany Middle School learned first hand how the judicial system functions by speaking via Zoom with State Supreme Court Justice Josiah Coleman. Justice Coleman described his path…
Ivy Jordan Miss New Albany

Miss New Albany works to promote community despite pandemic restrictions

  Ivy Jordan has had a challenging year as Miss New Albany, thanks to restrictions placed on public events by the COVID-19 virus. A large part of her duties involve hospitality and activities promoting the city, which have been relatively…
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Outstanding career and tech students announced

Congratulations to New Albany Career and Technical Center outstanding students for second 9 weeks.
NEMiss.News David Rainey takes oath

City school board election coming up, county school board vacancy filled with incumbent

  New Albany will elect a new city school board member in addition to the usual municipal elections for mayor, aldermen and police chief this year according to election officials. The elections won’t be at the same time, however. Regular…
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Victory Christian Academy honor rolls

  The following Victory Christian Academy students earned honor roll for the 2nd 9 weeks. A Honor Roll:    Ashton Alexander, Marlee Hamlin, D’Mylo Cameron, Leilani Tinajero, Mia Finley, Kynz’Lee Berry, Evan Cruz, Harper…
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Union County students graduate from MSU, other on honors lists

  Several students from this area received degrees from Mississippi State University following the fall term of 2020. Honor graduates include all bachelor-degree candidates with exceptional scholastic averages and at least half the…
NEMiss.News Brennan wins Toyota internship

NAHS senior Chris Brennan selected for Toyota internship

  Chris Brennan, a senior at New Albany High School, has been selected to participate in an innovative internship program this semester at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs.  The Toyota Creating Your Future…