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 Luncheon with Books McCarty's of Marigold MS

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 Luncheon with Books McCarty's of Marigold MS

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 Luncheon with Books McCarty's of Marigold MS

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…

Stewart to discuss Faulkner’s “Intruder in the Dust”

Tuesday, September 17, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Professor Kate Stewart will discuss William Faulkner's Intruder in the Dust. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM. Barbara Fuller 662-538-5744
New Albany MS Baptist donation for housing bicycles

Baptist donates toward bicycle storage building for library

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has donated $1,000 for a building to house bicycles now available to the public at the Union County Library. Baptist CEO Walter Grace presented the check Tuesday to Librarian Sissy Bullock and library…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

NAES Citizens of the Month, August 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. Citizens of the Month for August, grades K-2, (in no particular order): Claire Adkins,…
New Albany MS Welborn selected by Orpheum S.T.A.R.

Welborn selected to Orpheum S.T.A.R. Council

Laura Ruth Welborn, a junior at New Albany High School, has been selected to serve on the Orpheum's S.T.A.R. Council. The purpose of the Orpheum S.T.A.R. Council (Students Take A Role) is to provide students the opportunity to volunteer and…
New Albany MS active shooter exercise

“Active shooter” exercise conducted at hospital

Several state and local law enforcement agencies conducted a practice "active shooter" exercise Thursday morning, Sept. 5, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County in New Albany. At no time was there any actual danger to people in the…
New Albany MS Homecoming movie

History of the NAHS Homecoming Movie

This article was written by LeeAnn Thompson, Journalism Instructor at New Albany High School. Homecoming at New Albany High School (NAHS) has always been a big deal, but it always seemed to be lacking a little in inclusiveness. For many…
New Albany, MS Class of 54 gifts library

Class of 1954 donates gift to local library

The New Albany High School Class of 1954 recently donated a crystal lighting fixture to the Union County Library. The fixture represents a gift of $630 from the class to the library. Sissy Bullock, Library Director and Barbara Fuller,…
New Albany MS Allyson Hudson Magnolia Place

New Executive Director at Magnolia Place in New Albany

Hickory Senior Living would like to welcome Allyson Hudson as the new Executive Director of Magnolia Place New Albany. Allyson has been with Hickory Senior Living since December 2017 as Executive Director of Dogwood Fulton. Allyson is from Pontotoc…
New Albany MS NAES August 2019 Emloyees of the month

NAES August 2019 Employees of the Month

New Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for August are: seated l-r: Mikki Whisenant & Bridget Spencer; standing l-r: Kelly Campbell, Jennifer Duncan, & Kelly Blackburn. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany …
New Albany MS high school alumni speaker

Anderson Parks is guest alumni speaker at NAHS

Anderson Parks spoke with IMPACTO interns, Jobs for Mississippi Graduates, ROTC, and Career/Tech students today as a New Albany Alumni guest speaker. Parks is a civil engineering major and Vice Wing Commander in the ROTC at Mississippi State…
New Albany MS Middle School positive referral program

NAMS Implements Positive Referral Program

New Albany Middle School's principal implemented a Positive Referral program to encourage positive behavior. When New Albany Middle School (NAMS) students saw Principal Paul Henry pushing around a wheel barrow the first week of school, some…
New Albany MS Luncheon with Books McCarty's of Marigold MS

Smith to discuss McCarty’s Pottery at Library