Archived, searchable stories about events open to the public and sponsored by persons or organizations in the local community (such as the museum or Main Street) that: 1. happen on a regularly basis.  2. occur periodically each year, or ticketed events.

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…

Myrtle to hold its 8th annual “Music at the Tracks”

The Town of Myrtle is having their 8th annual "Music at the Tracks" Festival on Saturday, April 15, 2017. There will be live music all day. Candidates running for Mayor and Aldermen of the Town will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves. We…
McDonald's series with police chief

McDonald’s to host series of events with community leaders

McDonald's manager Antonio Sneed hosted a community event Monday morning, March 27th, at the restaurant on Highway 30 West. Sneed said the local McDonald's plans a series of such events to give its customers and others the opportunity to…

Inaugural Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival kicks off New Albany’s “warm weather” season

Those who love crawfish and live music will be in for a treat on Saturday, April 22nd at the inaugural Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival at Park Along the River in downtown New Albany. The festival, which lasts from Noon until 6pm, will feature…

Tallahatchie River Players present “Murder at Rundown Abbey”

On March 25, 2017, the TRP will present "Murder at Rundown Abbey" by Craig Sodaro, produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver Colorado. The show will start at 7pm on Saturday night in the Magnolia Room. Tickets…
Dancing with the King

Annual Dancing with The King weekend begins March 24

The annual Dancing With The King weekend will be held at The Summit Center in Tupelo, March 24-26. Elvis tour, sock hop, amateur and professional competitions to Elvis tunes, ballroom dancing, etc. all come together for a weekend of fun and…
New Albany Special Valentine dining

Give your special Valentine a magical evening in downtown New Albany

New Albany, MS- Bring your special Valentine, or a whole family of them, to Downtown New Albany Valentine's night. There will be special deals at downtown restaurants, magic at The Basement, and the charming setting of Downtown New Albany. While…

Baptist Hospital Union County dedicates 2016 Tree of Love

New Albany, MS- The "Tree of Love" was dedicated Monday evening, Dec. 5, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. It was the 23rd such dedication in an annual fund raising event by the Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County Auxiliary. Baptist…

Myrtle 2016 Christmas Parade pictorial

The Christmas holiday season officially arrived tonight in the Myrtle, MS community, along with its 2016 Christmas Parade. Now it's time to decorate houses, check those Santa lists and gather in family and friends to celebrate all the things…

Tree-lighting ceremony opens Christmas season

  New Albany, MS- A crowd estimated at up to 250 adults and children gathered early Thursday evening in Cooper Park in downtown New Albany for the ceremonial lighting of a community Christmas tree. It is the first time such an even…

New Albany Christmas parade postponed due to weather

Good morning everyone, The decision has been made that the parade will be tomorrow night due to the threat of storms tonight starting around parade time. Tuesday is the rain day. Unfortunately, if we have to cancel out on Tuesday, it will…

Corrected: Myrtle Christmas parade to be December 2nd

Myrtle's third annual Christmas parade will be on Friday, December 2nd. The parade will start at 6:00PM from the school parking lot. Participants need to be there between 4:30 and 5:30 for line up. For more information, and so we have…

Christmas-in-Flight parade is November 28th

New Albany, MS- "Christmas-in-Flight," the New Albany/Union County 2016 Christmas parade is scheduled for November 28th, the Monday after Thanksgiving. The Tallahatchie River Players are in charge of production of the parade, and urge participants…