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.…
NAES Reading Fair

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…
NAES Reading Fair

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…
NAES Reading Fair

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…

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…
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Local horticulturalist to discuss his work at Museum Moments

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Robert Ballard, New Albany horticulturalist who is involved in expanding the use of native plants in the landscape, is the guest speaker for Museum Moments, Thursday, February 21, 12 noon. His recent work in propagating native plant species…
Career and Technical FBLA district winners

Winners at Future Business Leaders of America district competition

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Students from the New Albany High School Career and Technical Center Future Business Leaders of America club attended the Northern District competition on Thursday, February 7. The competition was held in Booneville at Northeast Mississippi…
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New Albany Schools Support Boys & Girls Club

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On Friday night, December 14, the New Albany School District designated the home basketball games versus Ripley High School to be a "Benefit Basketball Night" with a portion of the gate receipts being donated to the local New Albany Boys &…
Kathy Chism

Kathy Chism seeks MS Senate District 3 seat

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I am happy to announce that I, Kathy Chism, am running for the 2019 Republican Primary Election MS District 3 Senator. With 29 years business ownership, 11 years as a Realtor, and 61 years as part of the District 3 community, I feel I am…
Jefferson's Daughters, Luncheon with Books

Linda Everett to review “Jefferson’s Daughters…” at Luncheon with Books

Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany on Tuesday, February 19. Linda Everett will review Jefferson's Daughters Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America, written…

Local School Districts to celebrate School Board Member Week

The New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 10-16, for their leadership and service to local school districts and communities. “This…

NAES names January 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. January Students of the Month are as follows:   Students chosen…
NAES Reading Fair

Two NAES students win at Regional Reading Fair

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The Mississippi Department of Education Regional Reading Fair was held on January 26, 2019 at Lafayette High School in Oxford. Two students from New Albany Elementary School were selected as winners in the event. Elaina Clark, a kindergarten…