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…

Mississippi’s First Lady to Visit New Albany-UPDATED

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The First Lady of Mississippi has accepted an invitation from the Pilot Club of New Albany and the Union County Republican Women to speak at a dinner in New Albany on Tuesday, September 8. Mrs. Bryant will be speaking about her H.O.M.E. initiative…

Union County’s Master Gardeners are planning on “Rolling into Spring”

It's only the first day of September 2015, and the Union County Master Gardeners are already planning their 2016 Home and Garden Show. About a dozen-and-a-half of them posed yesterday evening for photographs they intend to use to promote their…

Luncheon with Books to continue Faulkner emphasis, September 15th

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Since this is Faulkner Month in New Albany with emphasis on Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, Luncheon with Books will continue that theme. On Tuesday, September 15, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Frank Madden will present "Customs of the South…

Museum now accepting art work for Faulkner and Folk Art exhibit- UPDATED

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As part of the Literary Fest and William Faulkner Month in New Albany, Entries are now being accepted for the upcoming juried exhibit Faulkner and Folk Art, opening Sunday, September 13, 1:30-3:30, at the Union County Heritage Museum in New…

Union County officials, jurors praised for service in murder trial

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In May of this year, a murder trial was moved from Clay county to Union County on a change of venue.  Following the trial, Circuit Judge Jim Kitchens wrote the letter below, informing Union County citizens of the high-calibre performance of…

Judge Henry Lackey to speak at Republican Women’s Club

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Union County Republican Women's Club will meet August 26th, 2015, at 6:30PM in the Conference Room of the Holiday Inn on Hwy 30, New Albany. "InJustice the Film" about public corruption and attempted bribery will be shown and special guest…

George Washingtons spy ring: Luncheon with Books August 18

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New Albany's Luncheon with Books will be Tuesday, August 18 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library. Linda Everett will review Brian Kilmeade's  George Washington's Secret Six:  The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution. George Washington…

Tallahatchie River Youth production: Robin Hood

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  [su_quote cite="(An early printed Robin Hood ballad)"]Lythe and listin, gentilmen, That be of frebore blode; I shall you tel of a gode yeman, His name was Robyn Hode.    -A Gest of Robyn Hode[/su_quote] Robin Hood, in one form…

Tallahatchie River Players Youth to present Robin Hood

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Hi! Ho! Join Robin and his merry band for the Tallahatchie River Players Youth Production of Robin Hood, written by Tim Kelly. Robin, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest, leads a merry life with his band of followers. Anyone who is hungry or has no…

Book Review for Middle Readers

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A Book Review Just for Middle Readers! Thursday, July 23 2015 at 10:00 am Jennie Stephens Smith Library, New Albany Katherine and Margaret King will review their new book for middle readers, The Backyard Campout. All elementary students…

Holley Muraco, animal trainer/researcher featured at Museum Moments

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Museum Moments on July 23, 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum will feature animal trainer and researcher Holley Muraco who has dedicated her life to animals and has worked with them in many capacities including zookeeper, animal trainer,…

Katherine Dye is Luncheon with Books author for July 21st

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Katherine Dye will be the author for Luncheon with Books on Tuesday, July 21 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Ms Dye will discuss her book Life Changing ABC Scriptures with Stories. This book is a collection  of fictional…