News of events in the North Mississippi area, present or past, that shape or celebrate the lifestyle, well-being, and heritage of the community as a whole.

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.…
NEMiss.News James "Hoss" Stanford on red Harley

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…
NEMiss.News James "Hoss" Stanford on red Harley

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…
NEMiss.News James "Hoss" Stanford on red Harley

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…
NEMiss.News early drawing by Andrew Bucci

Mississippi Artist Andrew Bucci exhibit to open at museum November 14

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The Union County Heritage will exhibit the work of Mississippi artist Andrew Bucci, whose career spanned nearly 80 decades.
NEMiss. News Heritage Crafter Jack Martin making a broom

Mississippi Hills Folklife & Craft Days to be at Museum Nov. 7-9

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Mississippi Hills Folklife and Craft Days will be at the Museum November 7-9, with heritage crafts demonstrations, hands-on family activities, music, and all the other activities that have made this a popular event for over 20 years.
NEmiss.News Baptist Community Health fair

Baptist Union County Community Health Fair helps community improve its health care

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Several types of free health screenings were available at the Community Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital Union County
NEMiss.News Community Health Fair

Baptist Union County Hosting Community Health Fair

Baptist Union County will offer; those 18 years and older free flu vaccines and several health screenings, including cholesterol, coronary risk, prostate, blood glucose, etc. Check post for fasting requirements, etc.
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Faulkner Literary Luncheon features Judge Mike Mills as guest speaker

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Judge Michael Mills to be featured speaker at Annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, September 27, 2024. Note: Ticket deadline is Wednesday September 25.

Rock Bottom Nature Fest, Sept. 28: mushrooms education, live animals & more, Park Along the River

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The Rock Bottom Nature Fest, the first event of its kind in our area, will have speakers and activities relating to enjoying and learning more about nature. Bring the family for fun and learning at this free event at Park-Along-the-River, Saturday September 28.

Stories from the Cemetery & the Cradle Gardens is featured at Museum Moments August 15

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Historic Elmwood Cemetery & Cradle Gardens will be the focus of Museum Moments, Thursday August 15th.

Baptist Union County Hosts 2024 Back-to-School Health Fair

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A crowd of local families and their young school age children took advantage of the many resources available at the Baptist Union County Back-to-School Fair on Saturday July 20.

Dr. Kate Stewart explores our Southern language

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A large crown enjoyed the journey as Dr. Kate Stewart explored the southern language at the July Museum Moments at Union County Heritage Museum.

Baptist Union County to host back-to-school health fair Saturday July 20

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Baptist Hospital Union County will host its annual Back to School Health Fair Saturday July 20, 2024 for children 12 years old and younger.
NEMiss.News Genocide at Horseshoe Bend quilt

Southern Lit 101 exhibit at Museum combines history, literature, geography & quilting

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Southern Lit 101, now on exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum, features Cathy Fussell's artistic quilting impressions of the South's literature, history and geography.
NEMiss.News James "Hoss" Stanford on red Harley

James “Hoss” Stanford’s “One Man’s Perspective” opens June 27 at Union Co. Heritage Museum

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The public is invited to the opening of "One Man's Perspective," a travel photography exhibit by James 'Hoss" Stanford. It opens June 27 at the Union County Heritage Museum.