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 Elementary School NAES

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 Elementary School NAES

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 Elementary School NAES

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…

Shop the Block for bargains, treats and fun to help Boys and Girls Club

The New Albany Main Street Association is sponsoring another “Shop the Block for Charity” event Friday, Oct. 30, this time to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. A percentage of all member food and retail sales will go to the club. The theme…

Outstanding Career and Tech students announced

The students in the accompanying photos have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the 1st 9 Weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  They stand in no particular order in the…

NAHS recognizes students for high ACT scores

New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club T-shirts to Vakeria Jett, Molly Keener, Jake Moore, Lucy Morris, Micah Reed, Mary-Colston Warren, Laura Ruth Welborn, and Endya Worship on Oct. 26 for their recent success on the ACT.   Students…

NAES students enjoy NED’s Mindset Mission

NED’s Mindset MissionTM, presented by The NED Shows®, was presented virtually to students at New Albany Elementary School on Friday, October 16, as part of their “Celebrating Our Bulldog Best” day of celebration. Since 1989, The NED…

NA Elementary students have day to celebrate achievements

New Albany Elementary School students enjoyed a day of celebration on Friday, October 16.  "Celebrating Our Bulldog Best" was a safe, virtual celebration that rewarded students for their hard work, achievement, and perseverance. The celebration…

Shop the Block for Charity continues next Friday

New Albany Main Street Association invites everyone to “Shop the Block for Charity” on the Trick or Treat Trail Friday, Oct. 30. The theme is “Trick or Treat Trail,” which means costumes, candy and fall fun while you shop. Participating…

New Albany High School Homecoming Parade…More Photos in Carousel at Bottom of Story

New Albany High School is celebrating homecoming this week and held a parade Thursday evening. The formal day program begam at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the high school auditorium while the evening program was at 6:30 p.m. on Kitchens Field. This…
NEMiss.news Baptist Employee anniversaries

Baptist Union County Celebrates Years of Service

  Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently honored colleagues who had reached milestones in their careers at Baptist at the annual Employee Service Awards on October 12th. The total number of years of service achieved by this…
NEMiss.News Shop the Block October 30, 2020

Shop the Block for Charity Continues

    (New Albany, MS, October 2020) New Albany Main Street Association invites everyone to SHOP the BLOCK for CHARITY on the Trick or Treat Trail. Participating Main Street partners will be open for late night shopping from…

NAHS celebrates homecoming next week

New Albany High School will celebrate homecoming week next week, culminating with activities Friday. The week will begin with traditional dress-up days in which students dress according to themes. Monday, Oct. 19, will be Mathlete vs.…

Kindergarten students celebrate fall’s arrival with leaf hunt

Mrs. Neely Robertson’s kindergarten class at New Albany Elementary School recently went on a “leaf hunt” after discussing the different signs of fall. After learning that the leaves change colors and fall from the trees, it sparked their…
New Albany Elementary School NAES

New Albany Elementary selects their best student citizens

New Albany Elementary School has announced their selections for good citizenship. September Citizens of the Month are as follows: Keeley Granger, Paulina Romero, Ailyn Sanchez, Kyla Turner, Sai'hara Peatry, Aubrey Johnson, Kysen Lewis,…