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…
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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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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,…
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Garden club provides therapy at assisted living facility

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New Albany Garden Club’s December meeting, themed “Celebrating Christmas,” was spent with residents at Dogwood Assisted Living. Garden club member and program leader, Rheta Ann West, who participates in regular garden therapy activities…
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Paw Prints honors middle school students for good deeds

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New Albany Middle School students are routinely honored for academic and sports achievements – but not so often just for being good citizens. Michael and Pam Brown, along with State Farm Insurance and Renasant Bank, are trying to fill that…
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New Albany Elementary selects employees of month

New Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for December are Dawn Stroupe and Julia Harrington. Mrs. Stroupe teaches 5th grade math and Mrs. Harrington teaches kindergarten.
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NAES 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,…
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New Albany Elementary chooses citizens of the month

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.