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.

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 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…

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…

Good health care news locally. Bad news statewide.

"The dedicated and caring staff and our strong physician partners are the keys to service excellence."      -Walter Grace, CEO and Administrator Baptist Hospital Union County There's good news and bad news. The good news: Baptist Memorial…

Haven’t voted in Levitt AMP? Now’s the time!

With about ten days left in the voting period, New Albany is currently in 6th place in the Levitt AMP grant competition. This competition will award 15 grants of $20,000 to 15 winning communities to support free music concerts. There are 40…

What treachery is this?

I'm no longer so sure about that generally accepted medical premise that pets are good for your health and well-being. This beauty of a Christmas Cactus started out in 2004 as a rescue: three sprigs with four buds in a little green plastic…

Ingomar Mound Day celebrates early Mississippi Indian life

A crowd of people interested in learning about an ancient civilization native to this part of Mississippi was on hand at the historic Ingomar Mound site on Saturday, November 14th. Sponsored by the Union County Heritage Museum, the annual…

Vote your support to get New Albany into the final round for Levitt Music grant.

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…

New Albany Main Street’s Holiday Open House kicks off the season

Dozens of New Albany businesses, decked out with Christmas finery and holiday treasures, were visited by hundreds of visitors during this year's Holiday Open House. Sponsored by New Albany Main Street, this Christmas season event has become…

Small Business Saturday keeps the “spirit” going

New Albany's festive Downtown Open House sets the stage for Christmas shopping the way it "used to be," when small town shoppers would meet their friends for leisurely shopping at businesses owned and operated by their friends and neighbors.…

Attention skywatchers: Fireballs and meteor showers in November

The month of November has a lot to offer to skywatchers. The Taurid Meteor Shower ( named for the Taurus the Bull constellation from which it seems to emanate) will be putting on a display for much of the month. This celestial event occurs…

New Albany will be happenin’ over the next few weeks…

Lots of great things happening in New Albany over the next few weeks as New Albany’s downtown businesses and organizations gear up for the Christmas season: Trivia Nights, Performances, Beer Tasting, An Open House, Live Music and more… Fall…

Fresenius Medical Care opens dialysis service in New Albany

With the opening of New Albany's Fresenius Medical Care center, nearly 60 kidney patients who have been travelling to dialysis centers in other towns may be able to receive care closer to home. According to the National Kidney Foundation, as…

Ingomar Mound Day to feature Atlatl competition, Native American history

Ingomar Mound Day will be October 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the historic site near Ingomar. Events for the day include historic weapons demonstration, flint knapping demonstration, and an atlatl throw and competition, as well as object identification…