Archived, searchable posts about the activities, fundraisers, meeting minutes, etc. of local civic, religious, community support, social  organizations, organizations, etc. Not for simple reminders or meeting announcements, which go into Community Notices, and are expiration dated.

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.…
trent kelly

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…
trent kelly

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…
trent kelly

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…
Rev. Mansour Khajehpour, former Muslim

Former Muslim, now ordained Presbyterian, to lead local services

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Rev. Mansour Khajehpour's story of leaving his former Muslim faith to come to Christ is very compelling. I have tried to get him to New Albany now for a long time. The New Albany ARP Presbyterian Church will have him as the Special Services…

Reserve seating now for UCDA’s B2B Luncheon, September 21st

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The next installment of our B2B Luncheon Series, sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017, in the Magnolia Room of the Magnolia Civic Center. The program, provided by Mr. Alan Greer…
2017 Patriot Day

2017 Patriot Day Service honors fallen, those who serve

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Since 2001, Sept. 11 has been known as Patriot Day, designated first by Congress and President George W. Bush, then by President Barack Obama, and now by President Donald Trump. It was initially celebrated to honor and remember the people who…
Big Woods

Faulkner book to be topic of Luncheon with Books

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As an event of the William Faulkner Literary Fest, Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Tuesday, September 19, Faulkner's  book Big Woods will be the topic. Dr. Kate Stewart, English Professor at the University of…
Anne of Green Gables

Tallahatchie River Players to present “Anne of Green Gables”

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On August 24th & 26th, 2017 at 7pm on the Cine' Theater stage, located in the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany, TRP presents the timeless classic "Anne of Green Gables",  Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama service,…
Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty was focus of August Museum Moments

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About 50 people enjoyed a program about Eudora Welty at the August Museum Moments Thursday in the auditorium of the Union County Heritage Museum on Cleveland Street. Dr. Elizabeth Crews, a faculty member at Blue Mountain College, was the…
Solar eclipse viewing

Local museum will hold solar eclipse viewing event

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  A Solar Eclipse Viewing Event will be held at the Union County Heritage Museum on August 21 from 11:56 until the eclipse ends. New Albany will have 93 % coverage. Free viewing glasses. Bring your lunch and lawn chair and come…
National Jamboree

Local scouts, leaders tour DC and attend National Jamboree

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Yocona and Chickasaw Councils' Troop 4345 and Venture Crew 5264 contingent attended the 2017 Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, held at Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve in WV on July 19-28. They were lead by Dale Hayes- scoutmaster,…
Eudora Welty, Museum Moments

Eudora Welty work to be the topic of August Museum Moments

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"Serious Daring" Mississippi and Beyond, by Eudora Welty,  is the topic of the August Museum Moments on Thursday, August 17, 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. Dr. Elizabeth Crews, Ph.D., Blue Mountain College teacher and Welty…
Mary Ann Connell

Mary Ann Connell to review her memoir at Luncheon with Books

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Mary Ann Connell will review her memoir An Unforseen Life at Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany on Tuesday, August 15. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM. Connell was among the first…
horses seized

Several horses seized and relocated, local man arrested

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that his deputies seized several horses Wednesday, July 26, from a location in eastern Union County. Edwards said his officers, acting on a court order, seized the animals. Michael Dancy, age 52, of the…
trent kelly

Paul, Tester, and Kelly introduce plan to reduce red tape for farmers

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From the office of U.S. Representative Trent Kelly: WASHINGTON - On July 19th,  U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), and U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), introduced the Paperwork Reduction for Farmers Act…