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…
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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Walter Johnson birthday

Walter Johnson celebrates 89th birthday having dinner with friends.

Former New Albany Mayor Walter Johnson celebrated his 89th birthday Saturday evening, March 30, having dinner with friends at a New Albany restaurant. Johnson served three terms as New Albany mayor in the 1980s and 1990s, and served as alderman-at-large…
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Good turnout for ballroom dancing “get acquainted” party on cold, rainy night

Cold rainy weather did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm or the turnout for a ballroom dancing "get acquainted" party, Saturday, April 30, in downtown New Albany. The Northeast MS Chapter #6125 of USA Dance held its get acquainted party…
NAHS Art Exhibit 2019

New Albany High School Art Exhibit 2019

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The 2019 Art Exhibit by New Albany High School students opens Monday, April 1, 2019. The public is invited to attend the opening on April 1st, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Union County Heritage Museum, at 114 Cleveland St. in New Albany. The…
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Great American Cleanup Day in New Albany

The Keep America Beautiful® Great American Cleanup® is the nation’s largest community improvement program, which takes place annually in an estimated 20,000 communities nationwide. The event, now in its 21st year, is designed to help end…
attendees 2019 Unite Awards

2019 UNITE Awards Dinner honors service to the community

Fourteen local organizations were awarded direct grants Thursday night, March 28, during the annual UNITE fundraising dinner at New Albany First United Methodist Church. UNITE (Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel), an affiliate of…
MS spelling bee 2019

New Albany fifth grader places fifth at State Spelling Bee

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Christian Fonseca, a fifth grade student at New Albany Elementary School, participated in the State Spelling Bee in Jackson, Mississippi on March 19. Fonseca placed fifth out of forty participants. He is in Kelly Keener and Jonna Rogers' classes…
Passing the gavel 2019

School Board elects Creekmore President

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At the March School Board Meeting, Sam Creekmore was elected to serve as President of the New Albany School Board for the next year. Mr. Creekmore has served on the School Board since 2017, and was appointed to another term in February 2019. Melanie…
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New members announced for NAHS ACT 30+ Club

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Maggie Scott and Greta Blakemore on March 21 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. Melanie…
2019 geography Bee

NAMS 2019 Geography Bee Winners

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The New Albany Middle School Geography Bee was held on Friday, January 11.  Pictured l-r are the winners:  Jake Whitt, 2nd Place; Isaac Duncan, 1st Place; and Michael Webb, 3rd Place. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany…

Middle School Choir highly rated at District 1 evaluation

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The New Albany Middle School Choir received All-Superior ratings in both Concert and Sight Reading Evaluations at the District I Choral Evaluation on Thursday, February 21. The Choral Instructor is JJ Curry. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New…

NAES names its February 2019 Students of the Month

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Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. February Students of the Month are as follows: Students chosen for grades…
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Republican Women to hear candidates for governor, highway commissioner

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The Union County Republican Women will hold their March meeting Monday, March 25, at Cook’s Adult Day Care Center on 611 Moss Hill Drive at 6:30pm. We look forward to hearing from Bill Waller, candidate for governor and Trey Bowman, candidate…