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…
Angela Victory New Albany Elementary School

New Albany teacher selected to be a presenter at Literacy Conference

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Angela Victory, a first grade teacher at New Albany Elementary School, will be a presenter at the E3 Literacy Conference in Oxford, MS on March 21. The literacy conference is a premier professional development event that builds the classroom…
New Albany School Board

New Albany School Board recognizes award winning employees

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Teachers of the Year from the New Albany School District were formally recognized at he the February 5 School Board Meeting. Mike Staten, representing the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund Advisory Committee presented each teacher with a plaque…

Rotary Club of New Albany pledges financial support to food pantry

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The New Albany Rotary Club has pledged $600 to the INAYE Cafe Food Pantry Project at New Albany High School. The food pantry project provides snacks and small meals to students in need during weekends and holiday breaks. The Rotary Club will…

New Albany football players team up for the community

New Albany football team members cleaned up several lawns on Adams Street, Thursday, Feb. 8th. The Bulldogs did the work as a community service project, raking up and bagging leaves. The players also cleaned leaves and trash from the…
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Author Julie Cantrell is Luncheon with Books speaker

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Luncheon with Books on Tuesday, February 20th, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany will be a special treat. Mississippi author Julie Cantrell from Oxford will discuss her latest book Perennials. The book is about two estranged…

Kiwanis Hixson Award winners honored

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January 30, 2018 the Kiwanis Club of New Albany honored Britt Smith and Bob Spencer with the Hixson Fellowship Award. In 1983, the Kiwanis Children's Fund established the George F. Hixson Fellowship. Named for Kiwanis International’s first…

Outstanding Career & Technical Education students named

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the second nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: (in no particular order) Madison Cotten (Oral Communications),…

NAES students learn about Career & Technical opportunities

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To promote and encourage college and career planning, 5th grade students at New Albany Elementary School toured and learned about the educational opportunities available to them at New Albany High School Career & Technical Center on…

NAES EXCEL fifth graders presented TED talks on 25 topics

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Fifth grade students in the EXCEL program at New Albany Elementary School have been working for several months researching topics and preparing for their TED-style* presentations. Students presented their TED Talks on Thursday, January 25 and…

New Albany K-2 students celebrate 100 days of learning

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Students in grades K-2 at New Albany Elementary School celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday, January 26. Students participated in activities related to the #100. These activities included exercises, puzzles, making crafts, building with…

Myrtle sets reception to celebrate Town Clerk’s years of service

The public is invited to attend the reception celebrating the Town Clerk's long service to the Myrtle community. Marie White started as Town Clerk for Myrtle on February 1, 1993. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will host a reception to recognize…

MS Senator McDaniel addresses Union Co. Republican Women Club

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The Union County Republican Women's Club held its January meeting Monday night in the circuit court room at the county courthouse. Club officers for the coming year were installed during a ceremony early in the program. Vivian Dailey, president…