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…

Park service program to develop plan for city

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As part of city efforts to enhance recreational assets for growth and tourism, Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud has asked for help from the National Park Service. This past week, Josh Tuck, with the NPS’ Rivers, Trails…

Students participate in Great American Bird Count

New Albany Garden Club members Mary Webb, Betty Campbell and Carol Riddell visited Ninabeth Capaning's and Glen Reeder's EXCEL classes at New Albany Elementary School and presented information on the Great Backyard Bird Count.  Club members…

Students learn programming robots

Students in Mrs. Hefner's 6th Grade Seminar class at NAMS use the Sphero Bolt robots purchased through the Dean Provence Endowment for Education funds. In this activity, students are learning about Black History through the integration of Computer…

Moore wins essay and speaking contest

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Maggie Moore, a senior at New Albany High School, is the Congressional District winner of the 2020 Mississippi School Board Association Essay & Speaking Contest.  The topic of the contest was: "Can and Should Freedom of Expression and Civility…

Hodges selected as Good Neighbor Athlete

New Albany High School Student Athlete Hunter Hodges has been selected as the Good Neighbor Athlete Award from Wally Morgan State Farm.  Hunter is a senior Bulldog football player who was named to the Region 1-4A 2nd Team All-Division at l…

Grants help middle school set up technology lab

New Albany school officials have been working on establishing state-of-the-art technology labs at the elementary and high school, but the middle school had been left out until recently. Now, a series of grants will provide some of the latest…

Community service suffers from DHS audit and fund freeze

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Tupelo, MS - Investigation continues into the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars from the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). There are charges of millions going for personal use, for services not provided, and for individual…

School Board Member Recognition Week is Feb. 9-15

The New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 9-15. Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed the week-long observance in…

Beloved community house getting new life

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A place where many older residents used to spend weekend nights and possibly danced with someone of the opposite sex for the first time is getting a new life. Workers are in the process of renovating the city’s approximately 60-year-old…

J Morris becomes community partner for intern program

J Morris Realty recently served as a community partner for the Internship Program at New Albany High School. More than forty students are enrolled in the various internship programs offered through New Albany High School this school year. NAHS…

Ole Miss counselor visits future students from NA

Lakin Hughes, Admissions Counselor at the University of Mississippi, dropped by New Albany High School on Thursday, January 30.  She presented T-shirts and checklist reminders to NAHS seniors who have been admitted to Ole Miss.  She enjoyed…

Retiring fire chief Steve Coker reflects on years of service

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New Albany Fire Chief Steve Coker is retiring after 28 years of service, but it’s hardly because of waning interest. Friends and co-workers say he lives and breathes fire protection. It’s health issues that are necessitating his change. He…