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.…
NEMiss.News Professional biographer Carl Rollyson

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…
NEMiss.News Professional biographer Carl Rollyson

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 Professional biographer Carl Rollyson

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…
NEMiss.News Faulkner Competition winners

Winners of 2022 Faulkner Literary Competition honored at annual luncheon

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The 2022 William Faulkner Literary Competition winners' luncheon was Thursday, September 22 in New Albany, MS. "Doing New Albany proud," this competition continues to grow, drawing entries from around the world.
NEMiss.News Pannell at work station

Priority Ambulance Service hosts open house at its new operations center

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Priority Ambulance Service says its new operations center on Hwy. 14 provides an efficient work site and will help improve response times. An open house was held on September 14, 2022.
NEMiss.News Steber playing saw

Opening of Bill Steber exhibit another ‘first’ for Union County Heritage Museum

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The premier showing of 'Spirit in the Soil: Objects and Evocations of the Mississippi Blues', by renowned artist Bill Steber, drew an appreciative audience from near and far. It will hang in the museum through November. Don't miss it!
NEMiss.News Lopez birthday party

Lopez family hosts several lawn parties every year for family, friends and neighborhood children

Their Labor Day weekend birthday party drew over 65 children and adults to the David and Angeles Lopez home in New Albany. Winner of the "traveled the farthest to attend" title came all the way from Seattle.
NEMiss.News Robert Johnson triptych

Mixed media portraits made from rubble, plus award winning photos opening Sept. 8

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A unique mixed media exhibit focused on the Mississippi Blues and the preservation of its artifacts opens September 8, 2022, at the museum. The public is invited to enjoy the stories, music and evocative art.
NEMiss.News Baptist Union Co. Employment Engagement Day

Baptist Union County honors its employees’ dedication to their patients

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Baptist Hospital Union County honored its employees for their dedication to giving the best possible care to their patients. The many awards for patient care received by the facility demonstrate the clearly remarkable engagement of its employees. Congratulations to all involved.
NEMiss.News Museum Moments for 8-18-2022

Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., is the August Museum Moments guest speaker

Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., native of the Cotton Plant area, returns to the museum as the August Museum Moments guest speaker. A free lunch will be served, and the public is invited.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list: Recognized as a High Performing Hospital

Congratulations to Baptist Union County, recently named a High Performing Hospital in the recent U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking.
NEMiss.News Service First champion Deanna Thronton

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Deanna Thornton, R.N., who was recently named the quarterly service First Champion at Baptist Hospital - Union County.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School health fair 2022

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Back to School Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital-Union County

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Baptist Hospital-Union County hosted its annual Back to School Health Fair on July 23 to help students get the year started off well. A big crowd turned out to enjoy the event, visit friends and gather information.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School Health Fair

Baptist Union County to Host Back-to-School Health Fair

Baptist-Union County's annual free Back to School Health Fair will be Saturday July 23, 2022. It will feature over 20 booths to help prepare students and parents for the new school year.
NEMiss.News Professional biographer Carl Rollyson

Faulkner Biographer Carl Rollyson to speak at the Museum

Union County Heritage Museum will host a book talk and book signing for Faulkner Biographer Carl Rollyson on July 19, 2022. Volume 2 of his "The Life of William Faulkner" will go on sale in November 2022.