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…

City school board approves administrative staff

The New Albany school board has approved administrative staff for the 2020-2021 school year with few changes. Those approved include: John Ferrell, Principal, New Albany High School. Luke Tentoni, Assistant Principal, New Albany High…

NA Elementary staff have perfect attendance

New Albany Elementary School recently recognized faculty and staff members who achieved perfect attendance during the first semester.   Pictured front l-r:  Bridget Spencer, Samantha Wood, Neely Robertson, Dianne Simmons; back row l-r: Mikki…

NAES Pre-K students have guest reader

The Pre-K classes at New Albany Elementary School had a guest reader from the Fusion Hospitality Corporation on Friday, March 6.  Tameka Malone, General Manager of Best Western, read The Recess Queen as part of Read Across America Week.

Noted journalist will talk about Coach Ben Jones at Museum Moments on March 19

Museum Moments on March 19 will feature noted journalist Bill Rose who current effort is collecting information for a book on former New Albany High School football coaching legend the late Ben Jones. Jones’ trailblazing successful coaching…

NA elementary students volunteer for school jobs

Students in grades 3-5 at New Albany Elementary School completed an employment application for volunteer jobs around the school.  Student volunteer jobs range from classroom helper, scuff mark remover, office vacuummer, recycling helper,…

NA Elementary participates in accelerated reader program

For the month of February, grades 1-5 at New Albany Elementary School participated in an Accelerated Reader completion.  The one class from each grade that had the most combined AR points won an ice cream party and extra recess.  The school…

Shamrock Shuffle adds community cleanup, car show

Saturday, March 21, is turning into a day filled with activities for animal lovers, outdoor people, community volunteers and car lovers. The day will start off with the Shamrock Shuffle followed by the Great American Cleanup and then a show…
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UCDA working to identify contemporary mission

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Officials with the Union County Development Association are trying to determine a new mission for the nearly 75-year-old organization. The UCDA was created partly as a means to help find jobs for returning servicemen after World War II, and…

Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday

You can prepare to lose an hour’s sleep this Sunday…but the days will suddenly seem longer because you gain an hour of daylight. That’s because Daylight Saving Time takes effect at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 8. The time change, observed…

Jeffries is Black History Month speaker

Felicia Jeffries was the guest speaker at New Albany High School on Wednesday, February 26.  Jeffries discussed the background to Black History Month and encouraged students to make good decisions and write their own story.

Bank donates to Pilot Club event

Bancorp South donated $200 to the Pilot Club of New Albany to be used to purchase bicycles and safety helmets that will be raffled off at the Snowflake Father/Daughter Ball. Pictured are Pilot Club of New Albany members Katie Kidd and April…

NAHS students participate in Blue Mountain math and science tourney

Students from New Albany High School participated in the Blue Mountain College Math & Science Tournament on February 11.