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…
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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…
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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…
Joe Edd Morris The Prison

Joe Edd Morris to discuss novel at Museum Moments, March 21

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Joe Edd Morris, PhD., a native of New Albany, will discuss and sign his novel The Prison at the March 21st Museum Moments. The Prison is the sequel to his earlier novel, Land Where My Fathers Died. Morris will discuss his novel beginning…
Kenley Olson internship

Olson selected for Toyota Motors Mississippi internship program

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Kenley Olson, a senior at New Albany High School, has been selected to participate in an impressive internship program this semester at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs. The Toyota Creating Your Future internship is…
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NAES students consider careers, nature and media awareness

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To promote and encourage college and career planning, 5th grade students at New Albany Elementary School toured and learned about the educational opportunities available to them at the New Albany High School Career & Technical Center on…
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New Albany Middle School 2019 art exhibit opens

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The spring art exhibit of the New Albany Middle School wil open today, Thursday March 7th, from 5-7PM. The exhibit will be at the Union County Heritage Museum. This public is invited to attend this free event.

The Cooking Lady, Ann Hollowell, to speak at Luncheon with Books

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Ann Hollowell, known as The Cooking Lady, will be the special guest speaker at the March Luncheon with Books, at noon on March 19th. According to her website, Hollowell is: "A Southern cook with the style of Meryl Streep, the personality…
February 2019 Employee of Month

NAES names its February 2019 Employee of the Month

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The New Albany Elementary School Employee of the Month for February is Donna Stacy. According to co-workers, Mrs. Stacy goes above and beyond her expected duties and is nice and friendly to everyone. Mrs. Stacy serves as a kindergarten teacher…
Career Speakers

Career Speakers program kicks off at NAHS

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New Albany High School kicked off its "Career Speakers of the Week" in January. Each week NAHS will host a "Career Speaker of the Week" in the media center during lunch. Each week speakers representing different careers will speak to students…
Zeke Listenbee Giving Back

Museum to host Meet & Greet for Listenbee

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There will be a meet and greet for Zeke Listenbee at the Union County Heritage Museum on Thursday, February 28th.  The event will take place from 12 noon until 1:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Listenbee, who is a native of Union…

NAHS students participate in a variety of learning experiences

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Career & Technical Nontraditional Day Nontraditional Day was celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the New Albany High School of Career and Technical Education. There were 155 freshmen students who participated in the event. Christy…
HOSA district competition 2019

New Albany Career & Technical School HOSA District Winners

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The student organization HOSA-Future Health Professionals recently held the district leadership competition at Millsaps Career and Technical Center in Starkville, MS. April Voyles is the Health Science Instructor and also serves as the HOSA…
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Union Co. Republican Women host meeting focusing on human trafficking

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Union County Republican Women’s club is pleased to host a meeting open to all interested parties on the devastating problem of human trafficking which is a national focus for Republican women’s clubs. Meeting time is 6:30 PM on Monday,…
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Jeff Mitchell qualifies for MS Senate District 3 seat

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Today I would like to announce that I have signed and delivered my qualification papers to run for the State Senate seat being vacated this fall by Ashley’s uncle. As a True, Christian Constitutional Conservative candidate, I’d like to…