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.…
Pedaling for Hope

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…
Pedaling for Hope

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…
Pedaling for Hope

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…

Author who “gets” Mississippi featured at Faulkner Awards Luncheon

An outsider, an Englishman no less, who really "gets it" about Mississippi will speak at the annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, Thursday, September 28. Richard Grant, author of the non-fiction best seller, Dispatches From Pluto, Lost and…
NAES TeleHealth pilot program

NAES Selected as site for TeleHealth Pilot Program

New Albany, MS -New Albany Elementary School (NAES) is pleased to be a part of the TeleHealth Pilot Program for the 2018-2019 school year. This pilot program is funded and sponsored by Magnolia Health. How TeleHealth works Telemedicine uses…
2018 Tallahatchie Riverfest

Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29

Friday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues.  See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers. …
hoopfest

Riverfest Hoopfest entry deadline drawing near

The Tallahatchie Riverfest Committee is excited to announce that Perkins Dental of New Albany is sponsoring the 2018 HOOPFEST! The event will take place on Saturday, September 29th on Camp Street, alongside the Union County Courthouse, beginning…
Dr. H. F. Mason

Baptist Union County names Dr. H. F. Mason as chief medical officer

NEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 11, 2018 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently named Dr. H.F. Mason as its chief medical officer. He will have direct responsibility for medical staff relations, and will focus on quality of care, patient…
vitality arts grant

“Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums” grant awarded to museum

New Albany, MS - The Union County Historical Society & Heritage Museum was awarded a competitive Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums grant. The grants are intended to catalyze the growing national creative aging movement. The Union County…
Cross heart transplant fundraiser

Huge Turn-out for Cross benefit dinner

There was a very large turn-out for the fundraising dinner to benefit Daniel Cross, son of Jeff and Crystal Cross, of Union County. Daniel is currently awaiting a heart transplant, after dealing with heart problems since his birth thirteen years…

First Baptist’s Trail Life Troop to have fundraiser, September 11

Trail Life Troop MS0356 from First Baptist Church will hold a fundraiser on September 11 from 6pm till 9pm at Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt. Proceeds will be used to buy new American flags to fly in front of all the New Albany Schools. Troopmaster…
classic American cars

Classic American cars to cruise New Albany Friday evening

If the sound of purring engines and shiny chrome gets your heart racing, then Friday’s “Nifty 50s/60s Night” in historic, downtown New Albany is the place to be. “The event idea was pitched to us a few weeks ago by local farmers’…

Pedaling for Hope ride draws cyclers and cooler weather

One hundred cyclists, riding various cycle types, departed the Tanglefoot trailhead plaza on the morning of August 18, joining the Pedaling for Hope ride.     The event was put together by the New Albany Main Street…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Mkt

Biscuits & Jam Market fans ignore the chance of rain

Visitors to this week's Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market had to dodge threatened rain yesterday (August 16th). They persevered, though, and were rewarded with weather a little cooler than at some previous markets. Biscuits & Jam changed…
Pedaling for Hope

Pedaling for Hope bike ride to be August 18

The second annual Pedaling for Hope bike ride will be Saturday, August 18, 2018. Registration will start at 7AM at the Trailhead in New Albany at 100 E. Bankhead Street with the race beginning at 8:00 AM. This is a partnership between New…