News of events in the North Mississippi area, present or past, that shape or celebrate the lifestyle, well-being, and heritage of the 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 State Health Officer Dobbs

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 State Health Officer Dobbs

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 State Health Officer Dobbs

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 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 Cinco de Mayo at the Museum

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Union County Heritage Museum

The public is invited to join in the fun as the Union County Heritage Museum (assisted by special sponsors) celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
NEMiss.News Quarterly Service first champion 4-2022

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Robin Algee, recently named Service First Champion for the quarter at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County.
NEMiss.News Baptist Union Co. Health Fair 2022

Baptist Union County to Host Annual Baby Fair

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County announces its 2022 Baby Fair. The event is free to the public, and new and expectant moms are especially encouraged to attend.
NEMiss.News Gracie Williams and Garry Burnside

‘Beyond the Tracks’ brings Garry Burnside, Gracey Williams to the museum stage

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"Beyond the Tracks" will kick of its second season of music with Garry Burnside and Gracey Williams on the museum's Bridge Stage, May 21, 2022. The concert is free - bring your lawn chairs.
NEMiss.News History Bones at Museum April 2022

History Bones creator at Museum Moments this Thursday noon

History Bones' creator, Lee Harper, aims to make obscure moments in history memorable with skeletons, humor, facts and creativity. See her dioramas at Museum Moments, April 21.
NEMiss.News Museum hosts hosts stargazing event

Union Co. Heritage Museum to host a stargazing event at Ingomar Mound

U:nion County Heritage Museum will host the Memphis Astronomical Society at a stargazing event at Ingomar Mound. Bring a lawn chair and check out the beauty of the night.
NEMiss.News first graders and time capsules

NAES first graders make time capsules to be opened in 11 years

NAES first graders prepared time capsules that will be opened in 11 years, which will give them a personal look back their senior year.
NEMiss.News NAHS students in NMMC mentorship

NMMC Mentorship Academy admits two NAHS students

Two New Albany High School students will enter a NMMC mentorship academy. Successful completion will lead to certified nursing assistant training during the summer.
NEMiss.News Robert Hamblin at Museum Moments 3-17-22

March Museum Moments to feature author and Faulkner scholar, Robert Hamblin

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Thursday at Museum Moments, Robert Hamblin, Faulkner Scholar Emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University is the speaker. Hamblin grew up in the Brice's Crossroads area, was instrumental in establishing the Center for Faulkner Studies at the university and in collecting important documents for the collection. The public is invited.
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 State Health Officer Dobbs

State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs to resign at the end of July 2022

Mississippi State Health Officer , Dr. Thomas Dobbs, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of July, 2022.