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…
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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.…
attendees 2019 Unite Awards

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…
attendees 2019 Unite Awards

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…
attendees 2019 Unite Awards

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…
April Luncheon with Books

R J Lee to discuss “Grand Slam Murders” at Luncheon with Books

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Tuesday April 16, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. This Luncheon with Books should be of particular interest to bridge players and lovers of cozy* mysteries. R.J. Lee will discuss his novel…
New Albany MS 2019 passion play

2019 New Albany Passion Play “I Believe” at First Baptist

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The 2019 New Albany Passion Play, “I Believe,” will have performances Palm Sunday weekend, on Friday, April 12th, Saturday, April 13th, and Sunday, April 14th at 7 o’clock p.m. each evening. Performances will be at First Baptist Church,…

NAES Employee of the Month for March 2019

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The New Albany Elementary School Employee of the Month for March is Hattie McKenzie. Ms. Hattie happily greets faculty, staff and students with a huge smile and cheerful greeting each day. She serves as a kindergarten teacher assistant and…
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North MS Symphony children’s concert, “The Orchestra Moves!”

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The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Association will present a free, live children’s concert for Second-Fifth Grade students of the New Albany Public School District at the New Albany High School Auditorium on Friday April 12, 2019. The…
New Albany MS 2019 Home and Garden Show

2019 Home and Garden Show, Dancing Into Spring

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Saturday, April 6, produced ideal weather for the 2019 Home and Garden Show in downtown New Albany. The temperature at midday was about 70 degrees, and there was plenty of sunshine. Bankhead Street between Court Street and Railroad Street…
New Albany MS USA Dance at Home & Garden Show

USA Dance enjoyed “Dancing into Spring” at the Home & Garden Show

On Saturday, April 5th, five members of the USA Dance Northeast Mississippi Chapter experienced the New Albany Home and Garden Club Show in Downtown New Albany. What a fantastic event! There was live music, good food and of course lots of information…
East Union TRAC winners

East Union takes a first in state Bridge Building Challenge

Students compete in state’s TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge East Union took a first place when Mississippi students recently competed in the statewide Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge.  The competition…
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…
ballroom dancing in New Albany

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…