Archived, searchable stories about what we in Northeast MS like to do with our spare time. Gardening, visiting, volunteering, pets, vacations, arts & crafts, concerts, hobbies, collecting, decorating, etc. are a few of the many possibilities. Includes the many interests and areas of focus that help to define the lifestyle of our 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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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 Tom Brown to speak at museum

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 Tom Brown to speak at museum

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 Tom Brown to speak at museum

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 Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Museum Moments Thursday May 26

Museum Moments at the Union County museum will host Margaret and Wayne Vanlandingham, discussing their hiking of the Appalachian Trail. It's free to the public and lunch will be served.
NEMiss.news Museum offering Pysanka egg making class

Two additional Pysanky Egg Workshops are scheduled

The Union County Heritage Museum will offer two additional Pysanky Egg workshops. Space is limited, so interested persons should check out this information as soon as possible.
NEMiss.News Vitality Arts pottery class

Creative Aging Pottery Classes begin May 6

The popular Vitality Arts/Creative Aging pottery class for those age 55 or over is returning to the Union County Heritage Museum, beginning May 6, 2022.
NEMiss.News Teacher Justin Treadaway and Best in Show student Alexandria Robertson

Union County Art Exhibit & Competition 2022

Union County Heritage Museum announces winners of Union County Schools art exhibit & competition, hanging through May 7, 2022. Only a few days left to see this excellent student art exhibit.
NEMiss.news Museum offering Pysanka egg making class

Ukrainian Folk Art Class of Pysanka Egg set at Museum

Union County Heritage Museum is offering a class teaching the art of the Pysanka Egg, a Ukrainian folk art. The class space is limited, so check it out soon.
NEmiss.News Mable Waldrop and children

Mild weather draws many neighborhood children to the new playground equipment at Alabama Street Park

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Alabama Street park renovations draw children to enjoy the neighborhood park as weather warms.
NEMiss.News MS magician Bentley Burns

Mississippi magician to make national debut on Penn and Teller TV show

Local magician Bentley Burns will debut nationally on the "Penn and Teller: Fool Us" show on February 25, 2022. Tune in to see if our local magician can fool a couple of the masters of magic.
NEMiss.News Squirrel watching

Cats, squirrels and politics

It is true that politics makes strange bedfellows, but there are other causes, as well - at least at our house.

Union County Heritage Museum is offering a Pottery Paint Party

Museum Art House will host a Pottery Paint Party on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Check post for class details and registration information.
NEMiss.News Steampunk canvas art workshop

Museum workshop set for Steampunk Storytelling Jan 18

A museum workshop will teach steampunk storytelling on January 18. Come create your own personal story art.
NEMiss.News Museum features fly fishing

Fishermen can learn the art of fly tying at museum on Saturday

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Doyle Caviness will discuss the art of fly fishing and demonstrate the heritage art of tying flies at the museum on October 21. Scouts working toward fishing merit badges are especially invited.
NEMiss.News Tom Brown to speak at museum

Museum Moments to host Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World”

TV & Radio Personality Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World,” will speak at Museum Moments Thursday September 16th.