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 Wash Days of the past

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 Wash Days of the past

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 Wash Days of the past

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…

The Museum to celebrate Black History Month with “African American Creative Sparks of Union County,” February 15

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The Museum will host "African American Creative Sparks of Union County" to celebrate Black History Month, at the February 15th Museum Moments.
NEmiss.News Family Fun Saturday at the Museum

Second Saturday Family  Activity Day at the Museum

Union County Heritage Museum will host Second Saturday Family Fun Day, February 10. The event is free and is open to all ages.
NEMiss.News Know your Heart Health

Baptist Union County to offer heart scans for American Heart Month

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Baptist Union County will offer reduced price HeartScore scans during February, American Heart Month.
NEmiss.news Jennie Davis at Museum Moments 1-24-2024

UPDATED: Museum Moments to host Winter Birds & Wildlife program January 24

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The January Museum Moments program, Winter Birds & Wildlife, will be at the Union County Heritage Museum, Thursday January 24, 2024.
NEmiss.news Mark Maharrey to teach uke at Museum

“Uke Can Do it!” on Jan. 20 Beginner Ukulele Class at the Museum

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A beginners' ukulele class with limited enrollment is to be taught at the Museum.
NEMiss.News The Nutcracker Cast

Special rendition of The Nutcracker at the Museum December 21

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A special rendition of The Nutcracker will be presented by the Acting Up Drama Club on December 21 at the Museum.
NEMiss.News Suzuki Ass'n musicians visit musuem.

Santa and Suzuki musicians to bring Christmas cheer to the Museum

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Museum to host Santa and Mrs. Clause, Suzuki musicians Saturday December 9th
NEMiss.News Santa and friend

Coming events at the Museum bring the spirit Christmas

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Christmas events at the museum bring Santa & Mrs. Claus, Pancakes, family fun and learning.

Museum to embark on a year of celebrating ‘everything food’ in Union County

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The Museum solicits your favorite recipes and the stories associated with cooking, serving, sharing those foods.
NEMiss.News Kitchens Field in New Albany, MS

Nash Nunnery will discuss MS high school football fields at Museum Moments, November 16

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Sports journalist Nash Nunnery will discuss his book on MS high school football fields, including New Albany's Kitchens Field tomorrow at the museum.
NEMiss.News Dr. Gloria Burgess to discuss "Pass It On!"

Dr. Gloria Burgess to discuss her book about her father and William Faulkner

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Dr. Gloria Burgess will discuss "Pass It On!", her book about her father's relationship with William Faulkner.
NEMiss.News Wash Days of the past

Heritage Days celebrated at the museum

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The annual Heritage Days event brought history to life at the Museum.