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…
Pontotoc MS School District

Pontotoc School Board Meeting 1-13-2020

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF PONTOTOC CITY OF PONTOTOC BE IT REMEMBERED, that on January 13, 2020 there was held a regular monthly meeting of the Pontotoc City School District Board of Trustees at Pontotoc City School District Maintenance…

New Albany Elementary announces employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for February are pictured l-r: Kelsea Epting, Suzanne Hubbard, Sherilyn Goode and Amy Wallace.

New Albany Elementary good citizens selected

Each month, a Citizen of the Month is chosen from each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who exceeds school wide expectations.

Union County Library one of top 12 in state, continues to expand services

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The Union County Library System continues to gain honors and expand services under the leadership of Director Sissy Bullock. This past week the library was given Star Library status for the second year in a row. The designation is based…

Truck hits fire hydrant on NA north side

Residents in the vicinity of Madison and Cleveland streets in New Albany may be experiencing dirty water for a while. An 18-wheeler hit and damaged a fire hydrant at the intersection in the early afternoon Wednesday necessitating its replacement. Those…
Northeast MS Judge James Roberts resigns

Circuit Judge James L. Roberts resigns

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Few long-term public officials are more respected, have more friends and fewer enemies than Jim Roberts. The staff of the "Pontotoc Progress" composed this story about Judge Roberts and published it about four weeks ago. We thank the "Pontotoc…

NEMCC names 222 to fall 2019 President’s List

BOONEVILLE -- Two hundred and twenty-two Northeast Mississippi Community College students achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale for the 2019 fall semester and as a result, have been named to the college’s distinguished…

Basketball game benefits Boys and Girls Club

On Friday night, January 31, the New Albany School District designated the home basketball games versus Ripley High School to be a "Benefit Basketball Night" with a portion of the gate receipts being donated to the local New Albany Boys & Girls Club. …

New Albany Pilot Club welcomes new members

Andrea Lemus and Leslie Gaines were recently initiated into the membership of the Pilot Club of New Albany by Collett Cross, Pilot International Vice President.  Pictured (L-R): Shirley White (Membership Chair), Lemus, Gaines, Ellen Staten…

Culinary arts students serve basketball team breakfast

On Thursday, February 20, the New Albany Boys Bulldog Basketball Team enjoyed breakfast in the Culinary Arts room at the Career & Technical Center.  The breakfast was prepared by Mrs. Anita Alef's and Mrs. Lisa Skinner's students.

New Albany Boys & Girls Club kicks off annual campaign with goal of $30,000

New Albany, MS  –  Leadership for the New Albany Boys & Girls Club , located on Oak Street, has set a goal of $30,000 for the local Clubhouse which has more than 460 registered members and serves an average of 100 members each day. …

County fire departments honor Coker with reception

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Members of the Union County and New Albany fire departments gave former Union County Fire Coordinator Steve Coker a reception Monday at the Ladies Building at the Union County Fairgrounds. Coker resigned this past month for health reasons. Those…