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.…
NAES powwow

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…
NAES powwow

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…
NAES powwow

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…
Dean Provence recipients

Dean Provence Endowment grant winners announced

The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling more than $13,000 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the awards, this…
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New Century Club takes look at Harry Potter author

The Nov. 6 meeting of the New Century Club was held in the home Of Michelle Hagins.  Members in attendance included, Jean Dillard, Linda Everett, Susan Feather, Leanne George, Michelle Hagins, Carolyn Houston, Martha Frances Monroe, Laura Pannell,…
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New Albany Garden Club November meeting

The New Albany Garden Club enjoyed an afternoon honoring city workers during their November meeting. Garden club members organized a reception at the Community Center for department heads Bill Mattox of New Albany Light, Gas, & Water, Johnny…
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Jobs for Mississippi graduation held

New Albany High School hosted its Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG) Installation & Initiation Ceremony on Nov. 21 in the NAHS Auditorium.  Following the processional of student participants, the presentation of colors was provided by…
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Elementary students visit career and technical school

On Friday, Nov. 22, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  This field trip provided an opportunity for them to gain more awareness about potential careers by…

Elks of the World donate school supplies to NAES

Members of the Kissia Clinton Temple #671 IBPOE Elks of the World recently donated school supplies to New Albany Elementary School. Pictured from left to right are club members Canary Gardner, Autrey Calmes, and Cassandra Funches with NAES…

Elementary students participate in annual food drive

New Albany Elementary School students, from left to right, Samuel Pannell, Miles Harrell, Luis Pantoja, and Riley Rodgers, helped sort food donations collected during the school's annual fall food drive. Collected food will be donated…

New Albany Elementary employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School's November Employees of the Month are as follows: Sitting (left to right):  Lea Taylor, secretary/bookkeeper; Candy Jarvis, 5th grade teacher; Bonnie Stephens, cafeteria manager; and standing (left to right): …

New Albany Elementary 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. November Citizens of the Month in grades K-2 are as follows (pictured in no particular…
Col. Smitty Harris

Eight years as POW fails to crush spirit

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Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris (Ret.) was the fifth longest-held American prisoner during the Viet Nam war but still was able to find positives in the experience. Smitty has told his story in the book “Tap Code,” referring to the means…
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P. E. teachers attend Blue Cross physical education conference

Mississippi elementary and middle schools are building cultures of health and wellness with support from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The Foundation hosted its 11th Annual Physical Education Conference bringing…
NAES powwow

Elementary students present powwow program

Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School presented a Powwow program on Friday, November 16.    Kindergarten students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang "The Indians are Creeping", "Hurray, It's Thanksgiving…