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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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 Hills Folklife & Craft Days to be at Museum Nov. 7-9
Featured News, HappeningsMississippi 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.
Faulkner Literary Luncheon features Judge Mike Mills as guest speaker
Featured News, HappeningsJudge 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
Featured News, HappeningsThe 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.
The second annual Union County Juneteenth Celebration will be June 8
Featured News, HappeningsThe second annual Union County Juneteenth Celebration will be on Saturday June 8th, with kickoff activities, including fireworks, the prior evening.
Santa and Suzuki musicians to bring Christmas cheer to the Museum
Featured News, HappeningsMuseum to host Santa and Mrs. Clause, Suzuki musicians Saturday December 9th
Coming events at the Museum bring the spirit Christmas
Featured News, HappeningsChristmas events at the museum bring Santa & Mrs. Claus, Pancakes, family fun and learning.
Heritage Days celebrated at the museum
Featured News, HappeningsThe annual Heritage Days event brought history to life at the Museum.
Museum to present living history during its annual Heritage Days
Featured News, HappeningsHeritage Pioneer & Folklife Days will be at October 19-21.
The Sporting Life of Union County opens to the public at the museum
Featured News, HappeningsThe Sporting Life of Union County at the museum is a "Must See" Exhibit.
Annual William Faulkner Literary Competition Luncheon honors winners
Featured News, HappeningsThe William Faulkner Literary Competition winners were honored at its annual awards luncheon.
Tallahatchie River Festival September 23, 2023
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The City of New Albany and the New Albany Main Street Association welcomes country music’s “Little Texas” as our 2023 Tallahatchie Riverfest headliner. Little Texas has some of America’s #1 country music hits such as “God Blessed…
Songwriters in the Round features popular artists telling their stories in song
Featured News, HappeningsSongwriters in the Round brings the art of storytelling in song to the museum.