Archived, searchable posts about the activities, fundraisers, meeting minutes, etc. of local civic, religious, community support, social  organizations, organizations, etc. Not for simple reminders or meeting announcements, which go into Community Notices, and are expiration dated.

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…

Friday the 13th in downtown New Albany

The weather on Friday the 13th was cold and clear, about 39 degrees when this story was written, but New Albany was, never-the-less, a "hot ticket." People were out and about, enjoying themselves at several places. The Basement, a new…

Ingomar Mounds Day with ancient weapons competition is Saturday

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The Ingomar Mounds Archaeological Event will be Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 – 2 at the mound site off Highway 15 on County Road 96, south of New Albany. The ancient weapons competition will begin at 11:15. There are three levels of competition:…

Show time! Nov 13-15 for “It’s a Wonderful Life”

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It is two more days until showtime! Tallahatchie River Players (TRP) presents "It's a Wonderful Life" by James Rodgers, with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing in Woodstock, Illinois, on November 13 & 14 at 7 pm, and on November…

Tickets on sale now for “It’s a Wonderful Life!”

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The Tallahatchie River Players present "It's a Wonderful Life" by James Rodgers with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing in Woodstock, IL onNovember 13-15, 2015 at the historical Cine' theater in the Magnolia Civic Center in Downtown…

Author Laurie Parker will speak at Luncheon with Books November 17

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Tuesday, November 17, Mississippi artist and author Laurie Parker will review her latest book Hush Swing Hush at New Albany's Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 AM followed by the…

Ingomar Mound Day events rescheduled for November 14th

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Due to rain on Saturday, the Ingomar Mound event  was postponed, and will be held on Nov. 14, weather permitting from 10 – 2 at the mound site on CR 96. Mississippi State University Cobb Institute archaeologist Evan Peacock as well as…

Ancient weapon use is part of Ingomar history

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 Ingomar Mound event, set this Saturday, from 10 – 2  at the Ingomar site,  weather permitting,  will be larger this year based on the number of volunteers  who are helping with the event,  and  also new is the  atlatl competition,…

Mississippi on Wheels rolls into New Albany

With daytime temperatures hovering around 70 degrees, Saturday October 17th was a perfect day to stroll around downtown New Albany. Several hundred people wandered a large area of downtown New Albany that was blocked to moving traffic…

Tallahatchie River Players announce Christmas Parade

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The city of New Albany has teamed up with the Tallahatchie River players to produce the city and county’s Christmas parade. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Storybook Christmas”.  The date of the parade will be the first Monday…

Museum Moments to focus on Hernando De Soto, October 22nd

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The archaeology of Hernando De Soto will be the topic of a Museum Moments program at the Union County Heritage Museum on Thursday, Oct. 22 at noon. Brian Hicks, Archaeologist and director of the DeSoto County Museum will talk about the Spanish…

Music at the Magnolia

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Hello! TRP presents "Music at the Magnolia" this Saturday Oct. 10th, starting at 6 pm. The night features a wonderful dinner with music by Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett singing light jazz and soothing tunes. This is a limited seating event.…

Luncheon with Books will review McCullough book October 20th

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Bob Monroe will review Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough's book The Wright Brothers at Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library on Tuesday, October 20. There will be a light lunch hosted by New Century beginning…