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.…
Union County Ms preservation workshop

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…
Union County Ms preservation workshop

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…
Union County Ms preservation workshop

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…
Union County MS Heritage Museum Steaming Ahead

STEAMING AHEAD into Museum Madness

The STEAM is building up at the museum for the “STEAMING AHEAD into Museum Madness” the summer enrichment program for children at the Union County Heritage Museum.. The half day program lasts for a week and is packed with activities all…
New Albany, Ms Union County Training School/B.F. Ford School 2019 reunion picnic

2019 Reunion pictures: Union Co. Training School/B F Ford School

New Albany, MS - The 2019 reunion of alumni of the Union County Training School/B. F. Ford School was celebrated in New Albany this weekend. The reunion drew a beautiful day for its activities, though the temperatures did rise into the 90's,…
Union County Training School reunion group

Annual Union County Training School/B. F. Ford reunion this weekend

New Albany, MS- Former students of Union County Training School/B. F. Ford School are gathering in New Albany for the school's annual alumni reunion this weekend. Prior to public school integration in the 1960s, black high school students…
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…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County receives 2019 Leapfrog ‘A’ Safety Rating

NEW ALBANY, MS - May 17, 2019 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been awarded an ‘A’ patient safety rating in the spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score. Leapfrog is a national patient safety watchdog group. The safety…
Union County MS Frank Madden review On Desperate Ground

Madden to review book at May 21 Luncheon with Books

For the Tuesday May 21 Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Frank Madden will review Hampton Sides' On Desperate Ground. This book chronicles one of the most heroic operations in American military history at the Chosin…
New Albany MS Johnson certified in obesity medicine

Johnson earns obesity medicine certification

The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) this week announced that more than 720 physicians passed its board certification test administered in February 2019. William Johnson, MD, Center for Women’s Health and Center for Weight Loss in…
Union County MS Candy Hill Festival

Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival takes cover in New Albany

Rainy weather forced Myrtle's Candy Hill Festival from its intended location next to the tracks in Myrtle to the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 4, next to the BNSF railroad tracks…
New Albany MS Freedom Fest Weekend feat

2019 New Albany Freedom Fest: 3 days of family fun

Mayor Tim Kent and Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud are pleased to announce plans for the 2019 New Albany Freedom Fest. “Our Community Development team and its festival committee did a spectacular job last year. This year’s…
Pontotoc MS Mrs Magnolia State

Voyles to represent New Albany in state pageant

By: Brittney Voyles:  Local Hometown Mother Mrs. Brittney Voyles of New Albany MS, age 32 wife of Mr.Brian Voyles, they have 2 children, who resident just a few miles outside of town in Ingomar,  they attend Covenant church of New…
New Albany MS Main street logo

New Albany Main Street recreation survey underway

Dear Friends, The New Albany Main Street Association is partnering with the University of Mississippi to conduct a recreation needs assessment study. We want to invite you to participate in this recreation survey. Your responses will help…
Union County Ms preservation workshop

Museum offers free Preservation Workshop, May 8-10

Preservation workshop: Want to tackle that daunting rehab project but not sure where to begin? Join the Mississippi Heritage Trust and instructors Mike Grote and Jonathan Leit with Alembic Community Development of New Orleans to learn…