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…
concrete pad

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…

Two New Albany areas experience power failures

For Your Information: New Albany Lights Gas and Water (NALGW) reports a fairly widespread electrical power failure in the Walmart area. It is expected that power will be restored around 2 pm. Also, there was a power interruption on Adams…
NAES

Two NAES teachers attain National Board Certification

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At the May School Board Meeting, the New Albany School Board presented commendations to Christy Littlejohn and Robin Willis for attaining National Board Certification during the fall semester. Both teach first grade at New Albany Elementary…

New Albany High School seniors return to where it all began

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New Albany High School seniors, wearing their graduation caps and gowns, high-five and visit with New Albany Elementary School students during the Senior Walk on Monday afternoon, May 14. Most of the graduating seniors were once students at…

New Albany High School ACT 30+ Clubs adds two members

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Hayes Richey and Madison Cotten on May 9 for their 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. Melanie…
Piominko: Chickasaw Leader

History of Chickasaw Homeland topic of Union Co. Historical Society annual meeting

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Interesting discoveries of the Chickasaw Homeland is the topic of the Union County Historical Society is set for Friday, May 18, 12 noon at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Mitch Caver, from Baldwyn, MS, is the guest speaker.…
Union County Student art

Union County Student Art Exhibit now at Heritage Museum

More than 100 pieces of artwork created by Union County students are on exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany through May 16, 2018. Sculpture, hyperrealism, ceramics, water-color, acrylic, pen and ink, prints, multi media,…
Luncheon with Books

Luncheon with Books to focus on the Battle of New Orleans

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Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, May 15, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Frank Madden will discuss Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger's book Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's…
earth day 2018

Northside Garden Club Earth Day art contest winners

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The Historic Northside Garden Club sponsored the first annual Earth Day Art Contest at New Albany Elementary School. Emily Murff, art rotation teacher and member of the Historic Northside Garden Club taught students in grades 2nd-5th a lesson…

New Albany Garden Club sponsors NAES art contest

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New Albany Garden Club sponsored the Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl poster contest at New Albany Elementary School. Pictured are the winners: front row l-r: Christopher Chen, Katie Flores, Kimberly Huffman, Samantha Navarro, and Carly…
2018 Art Show winners

New Albany High School 2018 Art Show Winners

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The annual New Albany High School Art Show was held Monday, April 9 at the Union County Heritage Museum. The following winners were announced: Art I Mixed Media Self Portraits: Honorable Mention-Myranda Cobb Honorable Mention-Joseph Fennell 3rd…

Emergency trauma kits project to be discussed at press conference

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On Monday, April 30, at 10:45 in the Magnolia Civic Center, there will be a Press Conference to present information about the Emergency Trauma Kits which is a joint project of the Pilot Club of New Albany, Baptist Union County Memorial Hospital,…

New Albany High School has 16 MHSAA scholar teams

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Sixteen of New Albany High School’s varsity teams have earned “scholar team” designation from the Mississippi High School Activities Association with a composite GPA of 3.0 or higher. “We are extremely proud of all of these programs…