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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
New Albany MS NAHS perfect MAAP scores

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 NAHS perfect MAAP scores

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…
New Albany MS NAHS perfect MAAP scores

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…

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…
PE teachers to conference

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…
New Albany MS garden club thanks city workers

NA Garden Club’s city workers’ appreciation reception

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City workers each received a free meal, gift and thanks for their service Thursday, courtesy of the New Albany Garden Club. As one of their community service projects, club members invited city employees in the light, gas and water, street,…
New Albany MS NAHS alum with journalism class

NAHS alumna speaks to journalism class

Carly Spencer, a 2017 New Albany High School graduate, spoke to NAHS Journalism students on Nov. 7.  Carly is a junior at Mississippi University for Women and is majoring in communications and marketing. - Melanie Shannon  
New Albany MS Tree planting

Tree planting ceremony honors Lisa Mitchell

A Tree Dedication Ceremony was held at New Albany Elementary School on October 11. A yoshino cherry tree was planted in memory of Lisa Mitchell who was an elementary teacher and administrator in New Albany School District for many years. School…

Holly Jolly Art Affair at Museum November 23

The Holly Jolly Art Affair is set at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, November 23, 2019, 10 until 3. Approximately 25 vendors with a variety of arts & crafts, gift items, and services will be at the event. The event is co-sponsored…
Union County Library

Library program to provide information about book gift ideas

Stuck for a gift idea for someone? The Union County Library may be able to help with a suggestion that might fit any taste. The library will host its traditional visit from Square Books at noon Tuesday, Nov. 19, for the Luncheon with Books…
Outstanding vo-tech students

Vocational Technical School names outstanding students

The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the 1st 9 Weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.
New Albany MS NAHS perfect MAAP scores

Three NAHS students earn perfect MAAP scores

Three students at New Albany High School were recognized at the October 7 School Board Meeting for their perfect scores on 2018-19 MAAP state assessments. Front Row l-r: Jill Shaw, School Board President; Eder Guevara, Algebra I; Elliott Pullman,…