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.…
NE:Miss.News Baptist mission trip brings COVID-19 home

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…
NE:Miss.News Baptist mission trip brings COVID-19 home

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…
NE:Miss.News Baptist mission trip brings COVID-19 home

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…

Civic center auditioning for cabaret performers

The Magnolia Civic Centers announces auditions for A Broadway Cabaret, directed by Matthew Darling and Emily Draffen. In an effort to maintain the health and standard procedures recommended by the Center for Disease Control for limiting exposure…

Camp Create at museum challenges mind and body

Camp Create, the annual Museum Madness summer learning program at the Union County Heritage Museum, is going on this week, incorporating coronavirus precautions. The first program was presented by Bob Russell, owner of Red Belly Bee Farm…

County school parents overwhelmingly support traditional schedule

Nearly nine out of 10 Union County school parents who responded to a survey want their children back in traditional school this fall. County Superintendent Russell Taylor said that is what they are going to get. “It will be a traditional…

NA schools wrapping up year, $8.5-million renovation project

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Improvements at all the city school campuses, funded by an $8.5 million bond issue from the previous year, are finally wrapping up. The last part, renovation at New Albany High School is nearing completion with the installation of new windows,…

Mike Staten elected to Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors

JACKSON – Mike Staten of BNA Bank, New Albany, has been elected to a 3-year term on the Mississippi Bankers Association Board of Directors. Staten will represent his region of the state on the Board, which governs the 132-year-old association.…

New Albany return-to-school plan covers three levels of virus spread

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New Albany city school trustees approved a return-to-school plan this past week that calls for classes to resume Aug. 6 in as close to normal as possible, under the circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic. “We have a good shot at being…

Pedaling for Hope draws crowd despite rainy weather

About 80 participants braved intermittent light rain early Saturday to ride in the annual Pedaling for Hope event. The bike ride down the Tanglefoot Trail benefits the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo and New Albany Main Street projects. Different…

Samford University names Abbey Robbins to spring 2020 dean’s list

BIRMINGHAM, AL-- Abbey Robbins of New Albany was among the 1,759 students named to Samford University's 2020 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of…

Museum Madness discovery camp for youths is July 13-17

The Union County Heritage Museum will have its annual Museum Madness program, Camp Create, for children Monday through Friday, July 13-17. The summer discovery camp is for students entering the second through fifth grades. Participation is…

Local students achieve Mississippi College president’s list

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based…
NEMiss.news New Albany Miss Hospitality Ivy Jordan, top 10

New Albany Miss Hospitality winner named to top 10 in Mississippi competition

  New Albany, MS - On July 19, 2020 the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program announced preliminary speech winners and Top 10 finalists for the 71st Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition. New Albany resident Ivy Jordan is named to…
NE:Miss.News Baptist mission trip brings COVID-19 home

Union County Baptist mission trip members return home with corornavirus       

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    New Albany, MS - After traveling to western Nebraska on a church mission trip earlier this month, 14 people apparently returned to Union County infected with coronavirus. Gary Yates, who is director of missions for the…