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.…

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 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…

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…
103-year-old voter, Ms Macie Ferrell

103-year-old voter, Macie Ferrell, cast her ballot on election day

Macie Ferrell of the Beacon Hill community was one of the 8,388 Union County voters who cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Ms Ferrell is 103 years old. She voted at the precinct located at the Beacon Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Ms Ferrell…
Read-A-Thon

NAES Read-A-Thon could have principal sleeping on the roof

In an effort to become better readers and develop a love for literacy, New Albany Elementary School kicked off its Read-A-Thon on Wednesday, October 31. Students had fun dancing and singing and learning more about the Read-A-Thon from Bully…

Robert Vanstory wins competition scholarship

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Robert Vanstory, an Automotive Technology student at the NAHS School of Career & Technical Education, placed first in the Auto Body/Collision Repair Competition during the Higher Education Achieves Demonstrable Skills (HEADS) Festival at…

Square Books’ Christmas recommendations at Luncheon with Books

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Ready to start your Christmas shopping? Square Books is coming to New Albany. Tuesday, NOVEMBER 13 a representative from Square Books will be at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library for Luncheon with Books. She will have recommendations for…

NAHS marching band has its best ever performance at State Band Competition

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  New Albany, Miss., October, 2018 - At the Mississippi High School Athletic Association’s 2018 Marching Band Competition, held October 27, New Albany School District’s high school marching band competed against fourteen bands at…
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Annual Ingomar Mound event is Saturday, Nov. 3rd

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The annual Ingomar Mound Event is set this Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. , weather permitting. Ingomar Mound site is located south of New Albany off Highway 15 on CR 96. Visitors can tour Ingomar Mound, use ancient weapons …

NAES Happenings October

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BUFFY COLEMAN VISIT Buffy Coleman, former member of the World Famous Harlem Wizards and motivational speaker, spoke to students at New Albany Elementary School on October 1st about the importance of setting wildly important goals, working…
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Hay wagon catches fire, is moved 150 yards and fire extinguished

Two local fire departments, four fire-fighting vehicles, and a Union County-owned backhoe/front end loader responded to a fire on a hay wagon Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 23. Before you conclude it was over-kill, here are the salient facts: At…
New Albany, MS Tanglefoot Trail Arch

Beautification Committee minutes October 1, 2018

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The New Albany Beautification Committee met on October 1, 2018. Attendance: Keith Conlee [alderman rep] Jolyn Cooke [ward 3], Sam Creekmore [at large rep], Jane Ford (ward 4), Tim Kent (mayor); Jeff Olson [ward 1], Sandy Shaddinger (ward…

NAES Reading Fair Winners announced

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Congratulations to all these New Albany Elementary School Reading Fair winners: Melanie…
Lil' Dribblers

Northeast’s Lil’ Dribblers Youth Camp returns for 6th year

BOONEVILLE, Miss. - Children gearing up for local basketball leagues can begin preparations for their upcoming season by refining their skills at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The men’s basketball program at Northeast will host…

Rep, Trent Kelly to speak at Republican Women meeting, Oct. 22

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Union County Republican Women will meet Monday, October 22, at 6:30 PM, at Cook's Adult Daycare Center at 611 Moss Hill Drive.   We are very excited to have U. S.  Representative Trent Kelly as speaker at Monday's meeting. Rep. Kelly…