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.

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…
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…
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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 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.…
New Albany MS Laney Pedaling for Hope art

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 MS Laney Pedaling for Hope art

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…
New Albany MS Laney Pedaling for Hope art

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 Shibori - Japanese dyeing technique

Museum offers Fiber Arts Class In Lifelong Learning workshop

An Aroha Philanthropies grant for Seeding Vitality Arts provides classes to help lifelong learners learn new skills as well as create opportunities for socialization. Classes available to those age 55 or over.
NEMiss.News Deadbolt Mystery Society

Deadbolt Mystery Society coming  to the museum on August 19, 12 noon

Jason and Shawn Brannon, owners of the Tupelo Escape Room, will discuss their successful mystery society at the Union County Heritage Museum's Museum Moments program for August.
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Good with words? Check out “MDOT sponsors Safety Message Contest”

Have you always wanted to see your words in lights? MDOT is sponsoring a contest to encourage those who are adept at "turning a phrase" to submit their clever phrases on the subject of traffic safety. Check out the rules to see your words displayed along Mississippi highways.

Community to have Shakespeare on the Tallahatchie

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Auditions will be Tuesday, March 25, and there is no age limit. Links to set up appointments are included in the story.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Fair poster 2021

Union County Fair Board planning to hold event again this July

  The Union County Fair Board is taking an optimistic approach and scheduling a fair again this year in hopes we will be past the need for so much quarantining, social distancing and perhaps mask wearing. They have set the dates as…
New Albany MS Fitzgerald and the Spanish Flu

“F. Scott Fitzgerald letter” spoofs quarantine

Editor’s Note: A letter circulated on Facebook, Instagram and other “social media” during the recent few days purports to have been written by American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. In it “Fitzgerald” comments on being under quarantine…
Lynn Roberts talks about book

Library program offers holiday book gift suggestions

Square Books manager Lynn Roberts paid her annual visit to Luncheon With Books at the Union County Library Tuesday to talk about holiday gift book suggestions. Roberts gave summaries and some background about dozens of books that have come…

Autumn in New York, a fine birthday treat

Sylvia Owen of New Albany is enjoying a trip to New York, a birthday treat from her daughters DiAnne, Jennifer, and Jamie. They plan to see several Broadway shows. They saw Phantom of the Opera Monday evening. Tuesday morning they got…
New Albany MS Tanglefoot Trail Hall of Fame candidate

Help vote Tanglefoot Trail into the Hall of Fame

Mississippi's Tanglefoot Trail is one of three nominees for the Rails to Trails Hall of Fame. New Albany is the trailhead for the Tanglefoot Trail. Entry to the Hall of Fame will go to the trail that gets the most votes. Voting is from July…

Ballroom Dance has come to New Albany!

Northeast Mississippi Chapter #6125 New Albany   Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance." - Oprah Winfrey   SUMMER SPECIAL JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER  Any dancer who has not attended…
New Albany MS Laney Pedaling for Hope art

2019 Pedaling for Hope art winner announced

New Albany Middle School 8th grade art student, Abby Laney, was selected as the winning artist for the 2019 Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail bike ride. The bike ride, scheduled for Saturday, June 29th is hosted by New Albany’s…