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.…

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…

Michigan trucker seeking cat lost at New Albany Pilot

A trucker passing through New Albany last week is hoping someone can help her reconnect with her cat, who escaped from her truck in New Albany. At the time of this posting, the driver, Melissa Rojas, is back home in Michigan. She has not…
NEMiss.news Carry out restaurant services

Full service New Albany restaurants open for take out

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Most full-service restaurants in New Albany are serving their customers with carry-out or drive-through service. Those that are doing so and their hours of service are:   Ciao Chow 100 E. Bankhead 662-224-4279 Carry out service…

New Albany School District adds WiFi to school buses

Officials in the New Albany School District have been researching the idea and cost associated with equipping buses with WiFi for several months.  Earlier in the semester, district officials purchased the equipment and began to make plans to…
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NA schools change schedule for Grab & Go meals

The New Albany School District will continue to provide Grab & Go meals as long as we possibly can safely do so. Beginning Monday, April 6, the pick up schedule will be reduced to two days per week to eliminate face-to-face contact. The…
NEMiss.news Tallahatchie Gourmet on tap

Red wine or white on the first day of April?

The two blue pipes have been sticking up on the west side of the Tallahatchie Gourmet parking lot in New Albany for a long time. The first day of April seemed a good time to discover their purpose and put them to use. And the discovery couldn’t…

Work continues on New Albany community center.

Although the coronavirus has brought many activities to a halt, work has been continuing on renovation of New Albany’s community center. The new ceiling has been installed and base painting has been done, making the space appear much larger.…

Bear hunting now popular for kids in New Albany

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People have argued for years whether there are bears in Union County. That question was answered this past week. If you look carefully you may see bears and related critters on lawns or in front of houses or buildings all around New Albany. Those…

The Create Foundation and United Way of Northeast Mississippi establish the COVID-19 Support Fund

The CREATE Foundation and United Way of Northeast Mississippi have established the COVID-19 Support Fund, a resource to relieve the burden on working families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. With public events,…
Northeast MS news Packed with Love

Sack lunches are being “Packed with Love” in Potts Camp

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With schools closed in response to the coronavirus threat across our country, there are many families whose children may not be receiving enough nutritious meals. In Northeast Mississippi, many individuals and organizations are stepping up to…

Ole Miss honor rolls announced

The University of Mississippi has announced names of those who were on the Dean’s and Chancellor’s honor rolls for the fall 2019 semester. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74 are listed on the Dean's Honor Roll;…

New Albany First Baptist providing 500 free meals a day to students

Members of First Baptist Church in New Albany have seen one of the restrictions imposed because of the threat of COVID-19 as an opportunity to share their ministry. “When we heard about the school closings we knew there would be kids without…

New Albany city schools to begin virtual classes, extend closing one week

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The New Albany Separate Municipal School District released the following statement Monday afternoon: Administrators and central office staff in the New Albany School District (NASD) have been meeting daily since Friday, March 13 to develop…