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…

NAHS freshmen participate in Career & Technical Nontraditional Day

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Nontraditional Day was celebrated on Friday, February 9, 2018, at the New Albany High School of Career and Technical Education. There were 165 freshmen students who participated in the event. Christy Paul, Student Services Coordinator, organized…
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New Albany School District receives Lantern Award

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The New Albany School District received the Lantern Award during the 2018 Mississippi School Board Association (MSBA) Lighthouse School Leader Awards Program. The Lantern Award is awarded to districts that achieved a Grade Letter B. The awards…

New Albany High School HOSA district competition winners

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The student organization HOSA-Future Health Professionals recently held the district leadership competition at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. April Voyles is the Health Science instructor and also serves as the HOSA advisor. The New…
Union Co Volunteer Firefighters

Seven Union County Volunteer Firefighters achieve certification

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Seven Union County Volunteer Firefighters have received their volunteer level 1 certification recently by completing their skills at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. This 80 plus hour course is taught by certified instructors from New…

NAHS students competed in FBLA Northern District competition

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  Students from the New Albany High School Future Business Leaders of America club attended the Northern District competition on Thursday, February 15. The competition was held in Booneville at Northeast Mississippi Community College.…
9th Home and Garden Show

Master gardeners to present 9th annual Home and Garden Show

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The 9th Annual New Albany Home and Garden Show presented by the Union County Master Gardeners is scheduled for March 24, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown New Albany. The theme for this year's show will be "Hoppin' into Spring".…

Night Out for New Haven fundraiser adds silent auction

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The New Haven Center for Special Needs Adults annual fundraiser, Night Out for New Haven, is Saturday, March 3, beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the Magnolia Civic Center. All seats are reserved and tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the UCDA…
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Winter Olympics: New Albany Elementary School style

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First graders at New Albany Elementary School participated in a Winter Olympics event on Friday, February 16.  The event begin with an opening ceremony which included the National Anthem.  Students then rotated through special Winter Olympics…

MS Homeland Security to discuss improving church security

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New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson has arranged a program to help churches keep their congregations safer. Robertson has arranged for Jim Brinson, Director of Homeland Security Operations for the State of Mississippi, to do a presentation…
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Civic Ballet to perform The Firebird March 3rd

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Civic Ballet will perform The Firebird Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at civicballet.tix.com and will be available at the door the day of the performance, cash…

“From Goat City to The Hill & Goose Hollow to The Flat”

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An overflow crowd attended the Union County Heritage Museum's February edition of Museum Moments: “From Goat City to The Hill & Goose Hollow to The Flat.”  It was a unique, intriguing and poignant trip into the past of the local African-American…