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…

Lee County to Honor School Lunch Workers

Tupelo-The Lee County Board of Supervisors met on April 20 in a standard affair. Most board members were present, however the option for call-in attendance was available. The board voted to declare Friday, May 1, School Lunch Hero Day for…

Union County schools to continue distance learning, delay graduation ceremonies

While Gov. Tate Reeves’s decision to keep schools closed for the rest of the school year was met with some regret, it also helps Union County school administrators and teachers move forward. “It did not come as huge shock to everybody…
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Spring planting is finally underway in Northeast Mississippi

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After delays caused by uncommonly heavy rains, row crop farmers in Northeast Mississippi have started spring planting. Many fields have been too muddy to plant. Sunshine and breezes this week have made some Northeast Mississippi fields dry…

Hobson is NA Elementary employee of the month

Due to the changes made in March, NAES neglected to announce the employee of the month. April Hobson has been nominated due to her willingness to ”wear many hats” during this transitional time. ”We appreciate Mrs. Hobson and all she does…

Toyota Mississippi hosts mobile food pantry for families in need

Toyota Mississippi and the Mid-South Food Bank will provide mobile food pantries for residents of Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties next week. Each mobile pantry will provide food for 500 households per county (6,000 people). Distribution is…
NEMiss.news Amory tech school flower baskets

Amory school preparing hanging flower baskets for New Albany

A technical school in Amory in Monroe County is preparing hanging flower baskets to be hung this spring in downtown New Albany. Warner Creekmore, a New Albany resident, teaches horticulture at the Monroe County Career and Technical Education…

West Union principal selected as new county school superintendent

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The Union County School Board has hired West Union Principal Russell Taylor as county superintendent of education. He will assume that role Jan. 1 but will serve as deputy superintendent beginning July 1. Current superintendent Ken Basil…

Ivy Jordan is New Albany’s 2020 Miss Hospitality

Ivy Jennings Jordan was recently chosen as Miss Hospitality for the City of New Albany. Ivy is the daughter of Jason and Jessica Jordan. She is a 19-year-old junior at Blue Mountain College majoring in elementary education with a specialty in…

City schools adjusting classes to pandemic needs but hope to return to classes April 20

New Albany city schools are maintaining online classes with good attendance and working to compensate for the disruption the coronavirus pandemic is causing. “Right now we’re still set to come back on the 20th,” Superintendent Dr. Lance…
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New Albany announces outstanding career and tech students

The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the 3rd 9 Weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: Jayden Elliott, Agriculture Plants Gideon Garcia,…

Covid-19 Hurts Blue Springs Economy

Union County- Covid-19 has drastically affected Blue Springs businesses. Blue Springs Grocery and Grill, a local gas station, relies heavily on traffic from the Toyota factory and East Union Attendance Center. “I’ve lost 80% of my business…

First Baptist Church Makes Donation to Lee County Sheriff Department

Lee County- First Baptist Church of Plantersville has donated hand-made stuffed animals and blankets to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. The items are used when deputies go on calls that involve children. The donations were made by a group…