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.…

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…

Writer, model Terrance Dye makes motivational appearance at museum

New Albany native Terrance Dye was here recently to sign copies of his latest book, and to publicly thank his family and friends who have supported him for so long. Dye, who now lives in the Nashville, Tenn. area, is not only an author, but…

FreedomFest adding music before fireworks

Freedom Fest is almost here. While this year’s event, happening Saturday, June 27, will look a little different, the Main Street and Community Development staff say they hope that everyone feels welcome to celebrate in what was recently named…

Cruise-in draws classic car fans

It was shades of the movie “American Graffiti” Saturday as the Pharoahs Mississippi Car Club drew vintage autos for a cruise-in at the Union County Library. The club, fashioned on the car club in George Lucas’ classic, began in the…
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Bulldog athletes return to sports practices

After more than eleven weeks of no play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, student athletes in the New Albany School District have returned to school campuses to begin preparing for the 2020-2021 athletic seasons. Following an announcement from the…

NA Boys and Girls Club honors graduate

The New Albany Boys and Girls Club reopened with its summer program this past week and is saluting its graduating senior class member.   Heaven Freeman New Albany Boys & Girls Club Heaven Freeman is a member of the New Albany…

NEMCC announces spring honors list

BOONEVILLE -- Two hundred and ninety-six Northeast Mississippi Community College students achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale for the 2020 spring semester and as a result, have been named to the college’s distinguished…

Pedaling for Hope set for June 27

Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail will be held Saturday, June 27. All proceeds will benefit the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo and the New Albany Main Street Association. Riders may choose 25- or 50-mile routes, or ride a 100K,…

Heritage Hills grant funds refurbishing public art

New Albany Main Street has begun work with local youth artists thanks to funding through a grant with Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. The grant will assist in covering the cost of supplies for a variety of projects as well as wages…

City schools preparing for both virtual and in-person fall classes

New Albany school officials are trying to prepare for the fall semester, but without knowing what form it will take. “We’re in the midst of putting together the plan for the school year,” Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans said. “It’s…

Laney, Scott selected to participate in rural medical scholars program

New Albany High School students Emma Laney and Maggie Scott have been selected to the Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program at Mississippi State University. Laney and Scott are both being sponsored through scholarship funding provided by…

Boys and Girls Club plans June 8 reopening

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi (BGCNMS) has continued to reach members virtually since temporarily closing its doors, due to COVID-19 on March 18 and plans to reopen to serve members in June. When extended school closings were…

Mississippi College releases president’s and dean’s lists

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…