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 MDE celebration of excellence tour 2019

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 MDE celebration of excellence tour 2019

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 MDE celebration of excellence tour 2019

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 MS NAES pumpkin winner

‘Oscar’ helps win pumpkin contest at NAES

Neely Robertson’s kindergarten class was the overall winner in the pumpkin contest held at New Albany Elementary School. Mrs. Neely tied in “recycling” and “kindness” as she introduced her students to one of the Sesame Street characters,…
New Albany MS Pilot donation

Pilot donation aids NAES food pantry

The Pilot Club of New Albany recently presented New Albany Elementary School with a donation to the Food Pantry to help provide students in need with non- perishable canned and boxed food. Melanie Shannon Coordinator New Albany Schools "Preparing…
New Albany MS Ruby Tyre 100 years birthday

Happy 100th Birthday, Ruby Tyre!

Ruby Tyre is 100 years old today! A lifelong resident of Union County, Miss Ruby was a nurse At Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County for many decades. She is the mother of Greta (Mrs. Joe) Wilson and a son, Gerald Tyre. The photo…
New Albany MS 2019 NAHS Parade of Beauties winners

2019 NAHS Parade of Beauties winners

WINNERS: Congratulations to the winners of the Beauty Review held on Saturday, October 26. Beauty Katherine Littlejohn; Beauty Isabella Aldridge; Most Beautiful Lexie Kent; Beauty Cameron Stout; Beauty Leah Robbins!   AWARD WINNERS:…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

NAES Citizens of the Month, October 2019

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.   October Citizens of the Month for K - 2nd grade are as follows (in no…
New Albany MS October 2019 ACT 30 Club

New NAHS ACT 30 + Club members October 2019

New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Kaylah Dowell and Reid Peeples on October 29 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club.…
New Albany MS Oct 2019 Employees of Month

NAES Employees of the Month October 2019

New Albany Elementary School October Employees of the Month are as follows (l to r): Christy Littlejohn, 1st grade teacher, Kayla Rakestraw, STEAM instructor, and Melissa Glasson, Behavioral Interventionist. -- Melanie Shannon Coordinator New…
New Albany MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

New Albany Main Street wants LEVITT Round Two

[October 2019]— New Albany Main Street is now in the running to bring Levitt round two, a second 10-12 weeks free, live music series to New Albany’s Park Along the River’s Riverview Stage. Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt…
New Albany MS Grease performance as power and clean-up crews worked

Power crews and clean-up crews hard at work in Union County/Updated

UPDATE 9:50 PM, Saturday night, Oct. 26 Saturday's sudden thunderstorm brought winds of over 70 mph to northeast Mississippi causing widespread damage over two counties. Several thousand customers of New Albany Lights, Gas, and Water (NALGW)…
New Albany MS Grantham named CEO

Former Baptist Union Co. assistant administrator Grantham to lead hospital

NEW ALBANY, Mississippi, October 22, 2019—Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has named James Grantham as administrator and CEO, effective Sunday, Oct. 27. Grantham, who holds the same position at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville,…
New Albany MS Steve Livingston retirement

Retirement reception honors Steve Livingston

New Albany Municipal Judge Steve Livingston was honored by a host of family and friends at a retirement reception in New Albany, Friday, Oct. 18. A New Albany native, Livingston has been a practicing attorney here for over four decades. Among…
New Albany MS MDE celebration of excellence tour 2019

Celebration of Excellence Tour includes New Albany Schools

MDE Announces 4th Annual “Celebration of Excellence” Tour to Recognize District Achievements JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced a schedule of visits to recognize all A districts. District leaders,…