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…
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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…
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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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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;…
New Albany MS NEMCC Field of Dreams

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.
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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…
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East Union community remembers teacher Angie Young

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About 400 family, friends, co-workers and students gathered in the East Union Attendance Center Gym Monday to remember long-time teacher Angela Young. Young, who died Saturday at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, had taught elementary classes…
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Northeast receives Apple Distinguished School designation

Northeast Mississippi Community College has received an Apple Distinguished School designation for its innovative approach to providing students with top of the line technology and a mobile learning environment that not only encompasses in classroom…
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Middle School spelling bee winners

The New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Friday, Nov. 22.  Pictured are, from left, Victoria Rutherford, 1st place; Katie Favela, 2nd place; and Layton Hardy, 3rd place/alternate. The Union County Spelling Bee will be Tuesday,…
New Albany MS Frohns win beautification award

Frohn home and lawn receives City Beautification Award

The 808 Oxford Loop home and lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Frohn received the winter quarter Beautification Award from the City of New Albany. Jill and Eric Frohn received the award Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8 at their home. The City of New…

NE campus here may get new workforce training center

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If promised funding comes through, the Northeast at New Albany campus should get a next workforce training center added. NEMCC President Ricky Ford told Union County Supervisors Monday that such an addition is “deeply needed.” The…
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Baptist Union County Welcomes 2020 New Year’s Baby

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County welcomed the first baby of the New Year born on January 1, 2020.  Aluna Kaior Williams, officially the first baby to be born in 2020 at Baptist Union County, arrived at 12:00 p.m. The proud mother is…
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Young gardeners learn from adult members

New Albany Middle School Young Gardeners recently spent the afternoon with members of the New Albany Garden Club. The two groups got together for an exercise in garden therapy. Studies show that garden therapy offers a range of physical, social,…