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 Union Co. Literacy Council

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 Union Co. Literacy Council

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 Union Co. Literacy Council

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 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,…

New Albany/Union County College & Career Night

The New Albany/Union County College & Career Night was held Monday, September 23 in the New Albany High School Career and Technical Center. Local business and industry representatives, college admission counselors, and armed forces representatives…
New Albany MS Parade of Beauties

NAHS 2019 Parade of Beauties scheduled

These sixteen young ladies will compete for the title of Most Beautiful at NAHS on Saturday, October 26th. The pageant begins at 7 pm and admission is $5. The Parade of Beauties is sponsored by the NAHS Parents Association. Sponsorships are…
New Albany MS Walter Grace retires

Baptist Memorial thanks Baptist Union Co. CEO Grace for service

NEW ALBANY, Mississippi, Oct. 18, 2019—Walter Grace , CEO and administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, has retired after an influential 22-year career at Baptist. After serving in various roles since 1997, Grace came to…
New Albany MS NAES Sept Employee of month

NAES Employees of the Month, September 2019

New Albany Elementary School September Employees of the Month are (l-r) Susan Kelly and Mary Beth Hardy. Mrs. Kelly serves as a special education teacher, and Mrs. Hardy is a school nurse at New Albany Elementary School. -- Melanie Shannon Coordinator New…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

September Citizens of the Month at NAES

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. Citizens of the Month for September in grades K-2 are as follows (in no particular…
New Albany MS Faulkner winners from NAHS

NAHS students take two prizes in Faulkner Literary Competition

New Albany High School had two winners in the William Faulkner Literary Competition. Peyton Rodgers placed 2nd in the Student Short Story Category for his "Carried Away."  Laura Brevard placed 3rd for her "Wacky Kids" in the Student Short Story…
New Albany MS NAMS YouScience assessment

NAMS Students Complete YouScience Snapshot Assessment

The results are in! Eighth graders at New Albany Middle School (NAMS) have completed the YouScience Snapshot assessment this month. YouScience is a great way for students to learn more about themselves, explore high-demand careers that are…
New Albany MS 2019 Riverfest Bankhead St

2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest Thoughts and Thanks From The Organizers

(New Albany, Miss, September 2019) From the 6:00 am Arts Market vendors setting up in Cooper Park to Tiki’s Sno Hut selling the last snow cone at 10:20 pm at the Riverview Stage, the best southern small town was busting with activity on…
New Albany MS College Countdown application day

College Countdown Application Day at NAHS

College Countdown Application Day was held Wednesday, September 25 at New Albany High School. Admissions counselors from Northeast Mississippi Community College and University of Mississippi were on hand to answer questions regarding admissions…
New Albany MS garden club

New Albany and Union County are blessed with gardeners

The New Albany area is blessed with many civic minded gardeners. When you look around New Albany, the work of the local garden clubs and of the Union County Master Gardeners is always a beautiful part of the view.  These organizations are…
New Albany MS Union Co. Literacy Council

Union Co. Literacy Council 50/50 Raffle

The Union County Literacy Council is holding a 50/50 raffle on Saturday, September 28, during Riverfest. Volunteers will be selling tickets before the event and during the Riverfest. 1 ticket is $5.00 and 3 tickets are $10.00. There…