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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 Library to open on Saturdays

Union County Library gets more donated bikes

When the Union County Library opens, it will have six more bicycles available to check out. This past week Dale and Susan Parker donated the bikes, which belonged to family members and have been in storage. Dale said there was no reason…

Miller chosen as NA Elementary employee of the month

New Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for April is our IT Professional, Jake Miller. According to coworkers, Mr. Miller always has a huge smile on his face and is ready to assist others with their technology needs both big and…
NEMiss.news Gentle Ben Williams dies

Robert Jerry “Gentle Ben” Williams dies in Jackson

  Jackson MS:  The first African-American to play football at Ole Miss died today in Jackson. Robert Jerry “Gentle Ben” Williams was the first black football player at the University of Mississippi, in 1971. He still holds…
New Albany Elementary School NAES

New Albany Elementary honors accelerated readers

New Albany Elementary School would like to recognize the following students for their achievements in the Accelerated Reader program this school year.   100 Point Club: Caleb George, Emerson Dewberry, Maddox Conwill, Adeline Bailey,…
NEMiss.news Farm Corp Mississippi

Kelly Announces FARM Corps: food security and jobs

WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) has launched the FARM Corps program in partnership with Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Mississippi National Guard, Mississippi State University…
NEMiss.news New Albany Beautification award. to McClintons

Residential beautification award to McClintons

  The home of Mark and Kaylyn McClinton at 309 Apple St. has received the residential “Beautification Award.” The Beautification Award is given by the New Albany Sustainability Advisory committee four times each year to homeowners…

City schools bringing back staff to wrap up year, plan for fall

New Albany school officials are bringing staff back to make the transition from one year to the next, along with the challenges the pandemic has brought about. “It’s business as usual as much as business as usual can be right now,” Superintendent…

Girl Scouts to buy back cookies unsold because of pandemic

Tupelo, MS – Girl Scouts Heart of the South announced to its members this week that the council will buy back unsold Girl Scout Cookies from troops throughout its 59-county area. As a result of the COVID19 pandemic, the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie…

NEMCC prepares free online orientation course

BOONEVILLE, Miss. - Orientation sessions for students enrolling at Northeast Mississippi Community College for the first time have evolved through the years from a two-day, overnight event to a more streamlined half-day session.

Richey named STAR Student at NAHS

Hayes Richey has been named STAR Student for the 2019-2020 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.  This year marks the 55th Anniversary…
New Albany Elementary School NAES

New Albany Elementary School Duke TIP talent search participants

The Duke University Talent Identification Program for 4th-5th grade students is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students.   The following students at New Albany Elementary School qualified…
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New Albany schools to continue virtual classes through summer session, plan multi-part graduation ceremonies

New Albany officials were not surprised by the governor’s decision to keep schools closed through the end of the year, especially in light of the number of COVID-19 deaths in the state topping 4,000. They have been preparing for it. “If…