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…
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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…

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…

NAHS Act 30 club adds two members in January

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Karina Graham and Ruston Adams on January 10 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 cl…
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Sen. Chris McDaniel to speak to Republican Women’s Club

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The Union County Republican Women’s Club will meet on Monday, January 22, at 6:30pm at the Union County courthouse. Our speaker will be Senator Chris McDaniel. Our new officers will be installed by MFRW President Vivian Dailey. Light…
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Weather closes many area medical facilities

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MEDICAL FACILITIES: OPEN AND CLOSED LISTING OPEN: Family Clinic of New Albany (OPEN) Friendship Medical Clinic (OPEN) MegMed –Closing at noon Center for Women’s Health (Dr. Johnson) – Opening at 1pm New Albany Children’s…

New Albany Elementary School classroom happenings

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5th Grade EXCEL: journalism studies Ninabeth Capaning's fifth grade EXCEL class from New Albany Elementary School visited LeeAnn Thompson's INAYE Journalism class at New Albany High School on Thursday, November 9.       The…

NAES October and November Perfect Attendance prize winners

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  A gift card drawing was held for New Albany Elementary students who had weekly perfect attendance for the month of October. NAES Principal, Jamey Wright, congratulates students the follow students (no particular order): Madison…