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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 Pharmacy and Solutions

New Albany Pharmacy and Solutions Grand Opening, Friday, June 29th!

A new locally-owned, independent pharmacy is open in New Albany! New Albany Pharmacy and Solutions is located at 140 Fairfield Drive, right next to the new IM&PC building. The new pharmacy provides quick and friendly services, as well as…

IM&PC of New Albany introduces its Specialty Clinic

The Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany would like to introduce our IM&PC Specialty Clinic. The IM&PC Specialty Clinic is located inside the Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany at 118 Fairfield Drive.…
2018 Freedom Fest

2018 Freedom Fest to bring three days of family entertainment

It’s that time of year again and the New Albany Main Street and Community Development team is preparing for a fabulous 2018 Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest is a weekend long celebration held in historic downtown New Albany and will be host to…
Beautification awards

Quarterly City Beautification awards announced

New Albany City Beautification awards were presented Monday morning, June 11, to a residential winner and a business honoree. The traditional, landscaped home of Mike and Jennifer Beam received the residential home. City Beautification Committee…
2018 Farmers' Market

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market opens its 2018 season

New Albany's Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market opened its 2018 season today. The Market, located in downtown New Albany on the banks of the Tallahatchie River, has changed its days of operation. The market will be open on Thursdays, from 4:00…
Third Farm to Table Dinner

Tickets are now on sale for Farm to Table Dinner

Join us for our third Farm to Table Dinner at the beautiful new event space, Camp 106, in the heart of downtown New Albany. The dinner will be on June 19th, at 6:30 PM. The contributors this year are Chef Mitch McCamey, Chef Cooper Miller, and…
Memorial Day 2018

Memorial Day remembrances: then and now, large and small

Memorial Day is, officially, a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American armed forces. Unfortunately, it has also become the three-day-weekend beginning of the summer holiday season. In 1968 Congress passed…
Baptist Union County Baby Fair

Baptist Union County baby fair helps prepare moms-to-be

For over 20 years, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County's Baby Fair has been helping expectant mothers make the best possible choices. By bringing moms together with local experts and helpful information on the topic of babies, Baptist hopes…
Cancer Center Relay for Life 2018

Union County supports cancer patients via Relay for Life 2018 participation

By making monetary donations, by participation in events or both, many hundreds of Union County residents participated in this year's Relay for Life 2018 program. New Albany is one of 5,000 communities in the United States and around…
Union County Relay for Life 2018

Scenes from the 2018 Union County Relay for Life

More than 200 people participated in the Union county Relay for Life event Friday night at the Coliseum of the Union County Fairgrounds. Rain threatened in the National Weather Service forecast,  but none fell to interrupt the event. It…
Relay for Life 2018

Relay for Life set for tonight (May 4) at Union Co. Fairgrounds

Cancer survivors and their friends will take part tonight, May 4, in the annual Relay for Life walking event at the Union County Fairgrounds. The event will start at with the Survivor Lap at 6 p.m. Relay for Life is a world-wide fundraising…
Mediterranean diet

IMPC Cares: The Mediterranean Diet: Heart Healthy Food Your Stomach Will Love!

  Typically, the Mediterranean diet is used as the Gold Standard diet for those seeking to improve their heart health. By heart health, we mean lowering your “bad” LDL cholesterol, improving blood pressure and decreasing risk…