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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NEmiss.News NAES grant for grief counseling

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 NAES grant for grief counseling

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 NAES grant for grief counseling

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…
NEMiss.News Mississippi College

Local students named to Mississippi College honors list

  The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. Peyton Brassfield, Sherilyn Goode and Olivia McCord of New Albany are on the Fall…
NEMiss.News New Albany school district schedule

NASD announces transition schedule for remainder of 3rd 9 weeks

  On Tuesday, January 19, the New Albany School District announced a schedule for January 25-March 5. This plan allows for the safe transitioning from the hybrid schedule that was used in early January to a schedule that allows students…
NEMiss.News BNSF crane at Tallahatchie River

If you are wondering what that large yellow machine is up to

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  People may have noticed a large yellow crane shuttling back and forth between the railroad switchyard downtown and the Moss Hill Drive crossing. Although Mayor Tim Kent had not received confirmation at last report, it appears that…
NEMiss.news. New Albany Elem raises new MS state flag

New Albany Elementary formally raises new design state flag

  The new state flag was raised Friday, January 15, at New Albany Elementary School. State Representative Sam Creekmore and Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag Member Betsy Hamilton were on hand to assist Dr. Lance Evans,…
NEMiss.News Golf signing Fennell

Two Bulldog golfers sign to play with NEMCC

New Albany High School senior Bulldog golfers Andrew Fennell and Caleb McDonald signed to play golf with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Friday, January 15.
NEMiss.News Hwy 348 fire damage

Fire damages Hwy. 348 home Monday afternoon

A home between the Mound City and East Union communities received significant fire damage Monday afternoon. The call came in about 3:52 p.m. after a passerby apparently spotted smoke at the 1940 Hwy. 348 address. East Union Assistant Fire…
NEMiss.news ACT 30+ Jan. 2021

New Albany High School students recognized for topping 30 on ACT

  New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club T-shirts to Steven Coltharp, Katie Evans, and Hayes Hemby on Jan. 14 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are…
NEMiss.News Trash can on Trailhead plaza

Community Development planning annual spring city cleanup for March

It may not feel like it now, but Spring is just around the corner and with it will come New Albany/Union County’s Spring Cleanup event. On Saturday, March 20, Main Street is calling for volunteers to meet at the Union County Heritage Museum…
NEMiss.News New streetlights coming

Survey of city streetlights begins to get ready for replacing all

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  New Albany residents should not be alarmed if they see unfamiliar people around town wearing reflective vests and in contractors’ trucks with flashing yellow lights over the next two weeks. These workers will be making a list…
New Albany MS high school NEMiss.News

City school funds typically low this time of year but should see boost next month

  The January meeting of the New Albany School Board of Trustees by way of Zoom was typically low-key for this time of year, although they did handle a few personnel matters and learn about some funding. Director of Accounting Services…
NEMiss.News Union Co Courthouse 1-11-2021 snow

Just a few snow photos

  The New Albany area received a light coating of snow Monday with light flurries continuing into the early afternoon. Snow was moving out, however, and after a hard freeze expected Monday night, the snow was expected to go away Tuesday…
NEmiss.News NAES grant for grief counseling

NAES receives New York Life Foundation grant to support grieving students

    New Albany Elementary School has been designated a “Grief-Sensitive School” by the New York Life Foundation, receiving a $500 grant to help create a bereavement support plan and encourage ongoing staff development as…