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…
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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.…
New Albany MS 2019-2020 Back to School Health Fair smiles

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 2019-2020 Back to School Health Fair smiles

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 2019-2020 Back to School Health Fair smiles

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…
New Albany MS Robert Johnson at the Crossroads museum program

“Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” Sept. 19 Museum Moments

September Museum Moments at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany will feature slide guitarist Wendy Garrison offering “Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” at noon on September 19. She will be joined by storyteller Rebecca Jernigan…
New Albany MS Riverfest Thompson Square

2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest: events and performers

The 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest is around the corner, and its committee has been busy planning a weekend of fun. Thursday, September 26th kicks off with the Union County Heritage Museum’s Faulkner Literary Luncheon. This year’s guest speaker…
New Albany MS Patriot Day

Patriot Day observed in New Albany

Patriot Day was observed in New Albany on the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 Muslim terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. In a noon ceremony at the Magnolia Civic Center in downtown New Albany, American Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey…
New Albany MS free seniors health fair and workshop

Free seniors health fair and workshop offered

There will be a free health fair and info workshop for senior citizens and their families. Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, and Ms. Annie Erby with Magnolia Recreation and Resource Center have all partnered…
New Albany MS 2019-2020 Back to School Health Fair smiles

Journey into Clay is museum’s upcoming “Vitality Arts” offering

Journey into Clay is the topic of a series of pottery classes offered by the Union County Heritage Museum and Aroha Seeding Vitality Arts for the age 55 and above. Class purpose and requirements The museum offers eight classes, beginning September…
New Albany MS Crossing on the Green Park

Hot August Night was actually pretty cool

The Union County Heritage Museum's first Hot August Night event drew a good crowd to enjoy a perfect summer night. With temperatures in the low 80s and practically no humidity, it was a rare pleasure in summertime Mississippi. The crowd…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

FYI: “Active Shooter” drill set for Baptist Hospital Union County

Local emergency management and law enforcement personnel will conduct an "active shooter" drill Thursday morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County. The Union County Emergency Management Agency, Union County Sheriff's Office, New…
New Albany MS Tale of two Faulkners

New Albany and Ripley tell “A Tale of Two Fa(u)lkners”

New Albany, MS, August 2019- New Albany and Ripley will combine to tell the Tale of Two Fa(u)lkners, during Riverfest weekend. William Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897, on Jefferson Street in New Albany, Mississippi. The 1949 Nobel…
New Albany MS Hot August Nights event

Hot August Night event: a free evening of fun

Vintage cars, live music and more are part of the Hot August Nights event on Friday, August 30, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. Car enthusiasts are invited to drive to the campus at the museum and park,…
New Albany MS Baptist Union County award for high-value healthcare

Baptist Union County Recognized for High-Value Healthcare

NEW ALBANY, Miss., Aug. 20, 2019–Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been named a finalist for Premier Inc.’s 2019 QUEST® Award for High-Value Healthcare. This award recognizes hospitals for achieving top overall performance in…
New Albany MS west nile virus mosquito

MS Health Dept. warns it’s West Nile virus season

New Albany, MS- Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2019, bringing the state total to five this year. The new cases were reported in Forrest and Lamar counties. Three…
New Albany MS 2019-2020 Back to School Health Fair smiles

2019-2020 Back-to-School Health Fair: alas, no snow

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County hosted the 2019-2020 Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday morning August 10, 2019. The ever-popular event gets kids off to a good start, healthwise, with a variety of health screenings (eyes, ears, height,…