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…

Museum offers tour of Christmas trees

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If you are looking for suggestions on ways to decorate a Christmas tree, the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany has a dozen scattered throughout the buildings. Attached are photos of some of the trees. Some of the animals are dressed…

Five NA students selected for prestigious Mississippi Lions All-State Band

Five students from the New Albany High School Pride of New Albany Marching Band have been selected to the Mississippi Lions All State Band. These students went through a grueling, two round audition process and competed against over 600 students…

New Albany School District going back to hybrid schedule in January

On December 9, the New Albany School District announced its scheduling plans for December and January. This plan includes a hybrid schedule to be used from January 6-22. The hybrid schedule may possibly be utilized longer if numbers of positive…

Daniel, Henry named New Albany teacher, administrator of the year

The New Albany School District Teacher of the Year and the New Albany School District Administrator of the Year were announced on Thursday, December 10 with a surprise visit from Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent. Shanna Daniel, a 4th…
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New Albany Elementary announces December Citizens of the Month

New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for December are as follows: Osiel Lopez-Garcia, Brently Andrews, Sadler Clemmer, McKenzie Page, Jayden Laurio, Bentley Burnett, Daisy Bowen, Bennett Broadway, Abby Carroll, Lyllah Ross, Ivy…

COVID numbers forcing city schools back to virtual learning for rest of semester

The increasing number of COVID-19 cases was on the mind of New Albany City School trustees at their meeting Monday. Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans reported that officials had decided to move the middle school to virtual classes until the…

New Albany schools switching to virtual learning for rest of semester due to COVID

New Albany School District has announced their schedules for the next several weeks. This decision comes amid a rise in the number of positive cases and quarantined individuals among students and staff in our district. Beginning Monday, December…

New Albany High School selects beauties

New Albany High School held its annual beauty review on December 5, 2020.  Isabella Aldridge was crowned NAHS Most Beautiful.  Beauties included Katie Littlejohn, Peyton Henry, Maggie Scott, and Grace Wages. Addison Mayo was crowned…

Elementary school honors nurses as employees of the semester

New Albany Elementary School Employees of the Semester are as follows (L-R):  School Nurse Tammie Reeder, School Nurse Amber Clemmer, and School Nurse Mary Beth Hardy (not pictured).

New Albany Elementary School announces spelling bee winners

The New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, December 3.  Pictured are the school winners l-r: Alexia Williams, 3rd Place; Fisher Horton, 2nd Place; and Ezekial Brooks, 1st Place.  All three students will advance…

New Albany Elementary selects employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School December Employees of the Month are custodial staff members (l-r) Andy Johnson, Benny Allred, Louise Allred, Evelyn Bingham, Vickie Baker, Tim Wiginton, and Robert Hancock.

NA Bulldog Brian Romero signs with ICC soccer

New Albany Bulldog soccer player Brian Romero signed to play college soccer with Itawamba Community College in front of friends, family, and school staff on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Front from left are Rosario Romero, Brian Romero and Roberto…