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…
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Republican Women’s Club to hear MS GOP Director, Purple Heart recipient

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The Republican Women's Club will meet Monday, June 25th 6:30 PM at Cook's Adult Daycare. The public is invited to attend. This will be a joint meeting with the Union County Republican Executive Committee. Please RSVP to Sue Morrisson 662-538-4552…
2018 Taylor Moore Scholarship

Rutherford Awarded Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

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Joseph Rutherford was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 25, 2018. The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college…

Public Meet & Greet for New Albany schools’ coaches

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The public is invited to attend a "Meet and Greet" being held for New Albany Schools' Athletics Directors and Coaches. Mr. Lance Evans, Superintendent will make formal introductions at 10:15 a.m. Coaches will be available briefly for comments…
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NAHS names new Athletics Director, Head Football Coach

The New Albany School Board of Trustees approved the hiring of both a new  Athletics Director and a new Head Football Coach at its monthly meeting on June 4. Todd Lott will serve as Athletics Director; Cody Stubblefield will be the new Head…
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New Albany Middle School names new Assistant Principal

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New Albany School District announces the hiring of Anna Kathryn Sloan as the next Assistant Principal of New Albany Middle School. Sloan brings several years of experience in education, coaching, and research. Most recently, Sloan served as…
The Summer of 1969

Luncheon with Books: Juanita Floyd discusses her “Summer of 1969”

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Tuesday, June 19, Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Juanita Floyd will discuss her book Summer of 1969: the Story of Cozett Juanita Gambrel. In the fall of 1969 Cozett…

Local woman wandered off from home, found in woods

A woman who wandered away from home and was lost in the woods earlier this afternoon has been found. She was reported missing by her family about 1:30 PM today. As of 2:20 PM she had been located and the Ranger One all terrain vehicle (ATV)…

2018 Fossil Road Show: June 9th at the museum

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Fossils, rocks, gems and minerals are the focus of the annual Fossil Road Show at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, June 9, 2018, 10 – 2. There is something for all ages. The annual event brings out the paleontologists from…
Robert Clayton Festival

Robert Clayton Festival offers family fun for a good cause

Join us June 9th for the Robert Clayton Festival on the courthouse lawn!! We will have lots of kids activities, including face painting, train and pony rides, touch a truck, and MORE! For the parents we have vendors, food trucks, and musical…

NAHS students benefit from other students’ experiences

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Veronica Mejia, a 2008 graduate of New Albany High School, visited the journalism class at NAHS on May 16. Veronica is in her last year at the University of Mississippi where she is a broadcast journalism major. She spoke with the journalism…

New Albany High School ACT 30+ Club adds two members

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New Albany High School presented an ACT 30+ Club t-shirt to Molly Scott on May 9 for her recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club.         New…

Art is an important part of the learning process at NAES

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Students at New Albany Elementary School participated in the Butterfly Project making approximately 1,500 butterflies that were displayed across the school representing the 1.5 million Jewish children that perished during the Holocaust. The…