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…
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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.…

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 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…

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…

Smart, hard work brings superior health care to Union County

So far as medical care is concerned, fate has been kind to Americans during the last hundred years. During that same century, fate has been more than kind, one might fairly say providentially so, with regard to the medical care available in…

“Well, I Reckon…” it’s tornado season: are you prepared?

Living in the south as we do, where the four seasons can easily turn into only two from time to time, it's always a good idea to consider what you need to do in order to keep yourself and your family safe during severe weather. Severe weather…

Myrtle’s annual “Music at the Tracks” to be April 16th

Myrtle's 7th annual "Music at the Tracks" festival will be Saturday, April 16, 2016. This event takes place in the C.J. Myers Park, aka the walking track, at 1032 Church St. Come prepared for great food, fellowship, fun, and lots of live…

“Not all those who wander are lost”

[su_quote]"Oh my name it is nothin;  My age it means less.  The country I come from Is called the Midwest."  -- Bob Dylan[/su_quote] He rode into Union County Saturday on a little dark bay mare about 14 hands high. She still had some…

Daytripping: New Albany to Como, Mississippi

Our annual sisters' trip to the beach having been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, the four "Loonan girls" were looking around for a closer location suitable for at least a long weekend get-away. We enjoy having some time away,…

“Pop up” brunch to benefit local Farmers’ Market

As is the case with many culinary traditions, the origins of “brunch” are a bit hazy. Some food historians think that the meal has its roots in England's hunt breakfasts—lavish multi-course meals that featured a smorgasbord of goodies…

Jimbo Mathus performs at The Basement in New Albany

New Albany's The Basement event venue hosted Mississippi native Jimbo Mathus on the evening of March 19th. Mathus performed for a crowd of supporters, many of whom have followed his career through many twists and turns. Jimbo Mathus was born…

Third annual “Dancing With the King” pairs Elvis & show dance

Dancing With The King, presented by the Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club, is a perfect event for Tupelo’s festival season. Dancing With The King, now in its third year, is slated for April 22 - 24. The event is designed to pay tribute to…

Mississippi’s New Stage Theatre performs at New Albany schools

On February 18 & 19, New Stage Theatre presented in-school performances of Androcles and the Lion and Mississippi Talking: Scenes from Mississippi Writers at New Albany Elementary School and New Albany High School, as part of the New Stage…

Music, Food and Fitness: Spring Fever Stroll is tomorrow

The daffodils (or jonquils for the more old fashioned) are blooming and Spring is definitely springing in New Albany and there are a number of new and returning events for folks to enjoy. Jimbo Mathus at The Basement – Saturday, March 19 Mississippi…

Origins of profitable Valentine’s Day are somewhat mysterious

It is not true that Joyce Clyde Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, created Valentine's Day. It is true that Hallmark Cards, the company he founded in Kansas City in 1928, has enjoyed millions of dollars in sales using the name of the third…

Methamphetamine: Poisoning lives and communities

 [su_quote]"You can't hardly save a man from himself." --Union County Sheriff, Jimmy Edwards [/su_quote] Chalk, Chrissy, Christmas tree, Crank, Crystal, Glass, Ice, Meth, Speed, Tina, Tweak, Uppers, etc.  No matter what name you use, Methamphetamine…