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…
Storm damage

Hardworking crews clear roads, work to restore power in wake of storm/UPDATED 4-4, 1:45PM

UPDATED 4-4-18, 1:45pm:  Bill Maddox has informed NAnewsweb.com that fewer than 100 New Albany Light, Gas & Water customers were still without electrical service by daylight today. Fewer than 20 had not been restored by noon. Maddox expects…

Russell named New Albany Elementary School Principal

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New Albany Schools is pleased to announce that Gwyn Russell has been named the new principal of New Albany Elementary School. Russell is currently the principal at Pontotoc Middle School. She replaces Jamey Wright, who was recently named…

Baptist Priority Ambulance celebrates Autism Awareness Day

Today is Autism Awareness Day. So today we at Baptist Priority-New Albany decided to celebrate our sweet Charley!! Charley is the son of Tracie Dabney, who is one of our EMT’s. here in New Albany. So today all our front line ambulances…

Lipford performs with All State Honor Choir

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Jamya Lipford (left) represented New Albany Elementary School in the All State Elementary Honor Choir March 22-24. She auditioned in the fall with approximately 400 students from across the state for one of the 180 spots in the choir. She is…

NAES first graders free butterflies, celebrate Dr. Seuss

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First grade students in Ms. Victory's & Ms. Rodgers' first grade class at New Albany Elementary School have been doing a unit of study on butterflies. Students were able to learn about and watch the life cycle of a butterfly. On Friday,…
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“Cactus Jack” Carlisle: topic and guest of Museum Moments program

The authors of a book about a football coach with a 60-year high school and college career spoke at Museum Moments last week. "Cactus Jack" Carlisle and Walter "Bubba" Hubbard talked about Carlisle's life and the book they co-wrote least…
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National School Breakfast Week encouraged healthy choices

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To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available for school breakfast, New Albany Elementary School celebrated National School Breakfast Week during March 5-9, 2018. Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for…

Three added to NAHS ACT 30 Plus Club

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Cherilyn Lankin, Hayden Anderson, and Maggie Moore on March 21 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted…

MDOT offers engaging program for young summer campers

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JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) offers free litter prevention education programs for summer camps and community groups in Mississippi. The “Don’t Trash Mississippi” with Myrtle the Turtle education…
UNITE grant and fundraising

Zack Stewart named 5th Volunteer of the Year at annual UNITE dinner

About 125 people were present Thursday evening, March 22, for the annual UNITE grant and fundraising dinner at the First United Methodist Church in New Albany. UNITE is the acronym for "Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel." Grants…

New Albany Culinary Arts students compete in Jackson

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Culinary Arts students from the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education placed in the FCCLA (Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America) state competition in Jackson, MS on February 28:  Peyton Bridges, 1st place in Restaurant…

Republican Women attend Legislative Day, will host MS Treasurer Fitch

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Union County Republican Women’s Club attended Legislative Day on March 8, 2018, meeting with Representatives Steve Massengill and Margaret Ellis Rodgers at the MS State Capitol in Jackson. Union County Republican Women’s Club to host MS…