Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Fantastic Turnout at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County Back-to-School Fair
Featured News, HappeningsGreat crowd at this year's Back-to-School Health Fair at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union County.
Union County Fair and Livestock show (Tues., JULY 11 – Sat., JULY 15)
Featured News, HappeningsThe annual Union County Fair and Livestock Show kicks off tomorrow with five days of events for the whole family!
New Albany, MS’s first annual Juneteenth event a massive community success!
Featured News, HappeningsEnjoy the beautiful photos from the festival, courtesy of the Union County Juneteenth Committee!
Freedom Celebration, Pedaling for Hope: Music, Fun, Cycling, Fireworks in downtown New Albany Saturday
Featured News, Happenings2023 Freedom Celebration and Pedaling for Hope unroll Saturday June 24 in downtown New Albany.
Fossil Road Show a big hit once again at Union County Heritage Museum
Featured News, HappeningsAnnual Fossil Road Show drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of all ages at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Museum to host the 20th Annual Fossil Road Show June 10th
Featured News, HappeningsThe popular Fossil Road Show will be at the Museum on Saturday June 10, 2023
Ballet Magnificat! performed “Hiding Place” at the Magnolia Theater
Featured News, HappeningsBallet Magnificat! performed The Hiding Place, inspired by the true story of the ten Boom family.
Mississippi BoyChoir to perform at museum in New Albany April 1
HappeningsThe Misissippi Boychoir will present two performances at the museum on April 1, free to the public.
Live blues at museum December 15; closing reception for Bill Steber’s ‘Spirit in the Soil’ exhibit
Featured News, HappeningsMusician, photographer, artist Bill Steber returns to museum for closing reception of his Spirits in the Soil Exhibit, December 15. Steber and Libby Rae Watson will perform live in this free holiday event.
Santa at the Museum, December 10
Featured News, HappeningsSanta will be at the Union County Heritage Museum on December 10, along with snacks, Santa science and Christmas crafts. Bring your kids and your camera to this annual family event.
Halloween gets an early start in New Albany
Featured News, HappeningsOver 1000 toured the New Albany Main Street's Trick or Treat Trail in Downtown New Albany and dozens more attended the opening of Articulating Yoknapatawpha at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Heritage Folk Life and Pioneer Days at the museum Oct. 20-22
Featured News, HappeningsUnion County Heritage Museum's Heritage Folk Life Pioneer Days event will be October 20-22, weather permitting. Check post for information on scheduling groups and family visits.