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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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 MS ACT30 club

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…
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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…
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NAHS offering distance learning class for AP U.S. Government

New Albany High School (NAHS) is exploring ways to add more Advanced Placement offerings for high school students. NAHS has long provided multiple opportunities for dual credit and dual enrollment classes where students can receive college…

New Albany High School student receives Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy scholarship

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Cadet Lt Col Kaylah Dowell, Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at New Albany High School, has been selected to receive the National Flight School scholarship to participate in a private pilot license training program in the summer of 2020.  The scholarship…

Middle school geography bee winners

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The New Albany Middle School Geography Bee was held on Thursday, Jan. 23.  Pictured are the winners, from left, Joseph Milligan, 2nd Place; Christian Fonseca, 1st Place; and Leah Harrell, 3rd Place.
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NAHS students in Toyota internship program

Four students from New Albany High School participated in the "Creating Your Futures" Toyota internship program during the fall semester.  These students completed the program and were recently recognized in a graduation ceremony at Toyota. …
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New Albany High School to present ‘West Side Story’

New Albany High School will present the seminal American musical West Side Story Feb. 7-9 at New Albany High School Auditorium. The special school edition of West Side Story will be presented in memory of late teacher Linda Atkeison who…
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Favela selected as Toyota intern

Maria Favela, a student at New Albany High School, has been selected to participate in an impressive internship program this semester at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs.  The Toyota Creating Your Future internship is…
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NA’s Victoria Rutherford is county’s top speller

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“Madagascar” proved to be more than exotic for New Albany Middle School student Victoria Rutherford Tuesday. It allowed her to become the county’s top speller in the annual county spelling bee held at the courthouse. Rutherford successfully…
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UM Honor Roll for Fall 2019

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;…
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NEMCC baseball program to begin first season at Field of Dreams

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BOONEVILLE, Miss., January 16, 2020  - The Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball program is treating its fans to plenty of games at the brand new “Field of Dreams” complex this spring. The Tigers will host 28 total games at…
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City schools announce teachers of the year

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The New Albany school board honored the teachers and administrator of the year at Monday’s January meeting. Sara Garrett was named both teacher of the year for the high school and district teacher of the year. She is now eligible to compete…
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Outstanding career and technical students

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Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the 2nd 9 Weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education have been selected.  They are pictured here.
New Albany MS ACT30 club

Three more join NAHS ACT 30+ Club

New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club T-shirts to Bonnie Littlejohn, Annea Scales, and Jordan Pena-Brooks on Jan. 14 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are…