Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Shepherd’s Center of Tupelo’s Fall Festival supports services to independently living older adults
Featured News, OrganizationsThe Shepherd's Center of Tupelo provides free transportation and other services to Tupelo's independently living seniors. A Fall Festival/Market on October 19 raised funds and community awareness of its available services.
The Shepherd Center of Tupelo Fall Festival fundraiser for senior citizen services is October 19
OrganizationsThe Shepherd's Center of Tupelo will host a Fall Festival fundraiser for support of its services for senior citizens. The festival, with many local artists and vendors, will be in downtown Tupelo on Saturday October 19.
Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting June 28 topic: Lost Stories, Cemeteries & Genealogies
Featured News, General News, OrganizationsHistory detective Steve Robbins will discuss "Lost Stories, Cemeteries and Genealogies" at the Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting on June 28. Pre-register by June 26.
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 4, 2024
Featured News, OrganizationsThe Union County Master Gardeners' annual plant sale at the Union County Heritage Museum, May 4, 2024, will also have activities for kids.
New Albany Garden Club works with NAMS Garden Dogs youth group
Featured News, OrganizationsThe New Albany Middle School Garden Dogs work on a variety of projects with their sponsors from the New Albany Garden Club.
New Albany Main Street Provides Community Art Lessons for Local Youth
Featured News, OrganizationsAn arts grant awarded to New Albany Main Street has provided art lessons for fourth and fifth graders in the New Albany Boys & Girls Club.
Santa stops by Rainbow Learning Center, gets surprise at George’s
Featured News, OrganizationsSanta and Mrs. Clausa were welcomed to Rainbow learning center...and George's.
New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reminds the community about Older Adult Fire and Fall Prevention.
Featured News, OrganizationsNAFD Chief Whiteside announces appointment of a position dedicated to community risk reduction
Over 100 guests enjoyed New Albany Garden Club’s May Day Tea
Featured News, OrganizationsNew Albany Garden Club celebrated Spring with a May Day Tea
New Albany Garden Club has worked to ‘Preserve, Protect, Plant’ for nearly 50 years
Featured News, OrganizationsFor nearly 50 years, New Albany Garden Club members have participated in a variety of activities to benefit New Albany. The clubs motto is 'Preserve, Protect, Plant".
Main Street’s popular Holiday Open House will kick off the holiday events in New Albany
OrganizationsNew Albany Main Street Association and its Community Partners will kick off holiday events with the annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Second annual ThunderPaws Poker Run to be September 24
OrganizationsSecond Annual ThunderPaws event will be September 24, and will provide fun for the participants and funds for the Union County Humane Society to benefit local animals.