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 Boys & Girls Club

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 Boys & Girls Club

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 Boys & Girls Club

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…

Union County Literacy Council to meet May 1

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The Union County Literacy Council will have its general meeting on Tuesday, May 1, at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Union County Library. Hanna Basil, a fourth grade teacher at NA Elementary will be the speaker. The public is…
New Albany Middle School (NAMS)

NAMS students win state-wide honors for art, choir

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Bella Jeter, a 7th grade student at New Albany Middle School, placed first in the middle school division of the College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. Bella was awarded a $529 MACS scholarship. She is pictured with State Treasurer Lynn Fitch…
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New Albany Main Street receives 2018 national accreditation

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New Albany Main Street Association has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating…

New Albany students win awards at state HOSA and FBLA competitions

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Students from the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education participated and competed in the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Jackson March 21-23. HOSA is the student organization for future health professionals. Pictured…
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Republican Women’s Club to host annual legislative update meeting

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The Union County Republican Women’s Club will host its annual legislative update on Monday, April 23, at 6:00PM, at the Magnolia Civic Center. The program will be given by Senators Nickey Browning and Neil Whaley along with Representatives…

Darryl Patton to present Southern Herbals Lecture at Museum

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Well known herbalist Darryl Patton will hold a morning plant walk starting 9:30, (weather permitting), a museum lecture at noon and medicinal plant beginner workshop at 1:30 at museum. Cost is $25 for walk/ workshop. Noon lecture is free. Light…

New Albany Schools join the MS Dept of Education Innovation Lab Network

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JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has launched the Mississippi Innovation Lab Network (MS-ILN) that encourages a network of A- and B-rated school districts to work together to identify, test, and implement student-centered…
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NAHS art students and life skills classes create “Off We Go” banner for Special Olympics

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The New Albany High School Life Skills classes of Mrs. Corie Hill are gearing up for the Special Olympics competition which will be held at Tupelo High School later this month. As part of the ceremony and competition, a parade of student…
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Area Firefighters take airport emergency training class

Firefighters from the area gathered to learn how to handle local aircraft emergencies this past week. This twelve hour class is offered through the Mississippi State Fire Academy, and was instructed by Academy Adjunct Instructor and New Albany…

UCDA changes Annual Meeting date, announces speaker

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The date for the Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Union County Development Association has changed!! The meeting will take place on Monday evening, April 30, 2018, at 6:30p.m. in the cafeteria of the New Albany Middle School. In addition…
NAHS art exhibit

NAHS student art exhibit opens today at museum

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The annual New Albany High School Student Art Exhibit will open this evening (Monday April 9th), from 5-7 PM. The exhibit is at the Union County Heritage Museum, and will end on April 25, 2018. This exhibit always presents many unique and…
New Albany Boys & Girls Club

New Albany School District elects President, supports Boys & Girls Club

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On Friday night, February 2nd, 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 &…