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.…
New Albany schools Christmas

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 schools Christmas

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 schools Christmas

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…

Fall 2018 Outstanding Students named at Career & Technical School

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the fall semester at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education. Pictured in no particular order are: Peyton Bridges (Culinary…
New Albany school district graduation rate

New Albany schools ranked in top ten lowest dropout rate districts

This month the Mississippi Department of Education released the high school graduation rates and dropout rates for the 2017-2018 school year. These reports indicated that the state’s graduation rate hit an all-time high of 84 percent, reaching…

NAHS names Teachers & Administrator of the Year

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The Teachers of the Year and the Administrator of the Year from the New Albany School District were formally recognized at the January 14th School Board Meeting.   Pictured front row l-r: John Ferrell, Principal of New Albany…
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Dean Provence Endowment Grant Winners Announced

The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling nearly $7,900 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the awards, this year…

NAES December 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. December students of the month are as follows:   Students chosen…

High School Students Successful on ACT Career Readiness Assessment

One of the goals for the New Albany School District’s Strategic Plan is to “Prepare all students to be college and career ready”. For two years, the Career & Technical Center at New Albany High School (NAHS) has worked to help prepare…
Jeff Olson Senate

Jeff Olson qualifies for state senate seat

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Jeff Olson of New Albany has qualified to run in the 2019 Republican Primary Election as Mississippi State Senator for District 3. District 3 includes Union County, Benton County and the northern portion of Pontotoc County, including the City…
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NAMS Cheerleaders Perform in Thanksgiving Parade at Disney World

Logan Lee Robertson, Addi Owen, Sarah Robbins, and Caroline Renfrow from New Albany Middle School in New Albany, Mississippi joined more than 800 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented…
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NAES First Semester Employee of the Month

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New Albany Elementary School's First Semester Employee of the Month is Glen Reeder. In addition to teaching his EXCEL classes, you can find Mr. Glen assisting with numerous campus beautification projects, helping to coordinate the school…

Luncheon with Books to hear discussion of early Southeast Indians

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Maury E. Miller III will discuss his book Remnants of America's Southeast Aboriginals Tuesday, January 15, at the New Albany Library's Luncheon with Books. Mr. Miller graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Earth Science from the…
Blue Cross garden project

NAES Kicks Off School Garden Grant Project

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A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held at New Albany Elementary School (NAES) on Monday, December 17 to kick off the School Garden Project at the school. Several community members and school officials attended the ceremony to show support…
New Albany schools Christmas

New Albany students share their Christmas spirit

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Students in some fourth and fifth grade classes at New Albany Elementary School adopted students in Ms. Susan Kelly's and Ms. Scherrita Tucker's classes and provided gifts for them to open on December 18.   Second year students…