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…
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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…

Main Street Association hears praise, gives service awards/UPDATED

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New Albany, MS- UPDATED: 10-6-2016 3:00 PM Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton spoke to about 150 people today, Oct. 6, at the annual membership meeting of the New Albany Main Street Association. Shelton praised the efforts of Main Street, local…

Luncheon With Books to hear Karl Rove book discussed

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Tuesday, October 18, Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Joe Marshall Davis will discuss The Triumph of William McKinley: Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters by Karl…

Tallahatchie River Players to hold “A Christmas Carol” auditions

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The Tallahatchie River players will be holding auditions for a production of A Christmas Carol. A variety of parts need to be filled, so, if you have an interest in participating, plan to attend Sunday's auditions. Production dates are November…

Tallahatchie River Run to be Saturday, September 24th

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One of Mississippi's most popular runs, the 27th BNA Tallahatchie River Run will take place Saturday, September 24th. Races will begin in front of BNA Bank at 133 East Bankhead St.     The 5K run is a challenging race/walk…

Local Library announces Septrmber events, donations

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Calendar of Events for September for the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Thurs. Sept 15                                    Story Time 10:00-10:45 AM Fri. Sept 16                                      …
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Republican Women Club to host guest speaker, court candidates September 26/UPDATED

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New Albany, MS- The Union County Republican Women will meet on Monday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at The Holiday Inn Express, 300 Hwy 30 W, New Albany. The speaker will be Mary Hawkins Butler, mayor of the City of Madison, Mississippi. Mayor…

Annual Patriots’ Day program to be September 9th

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The Cine will be the site of New Albany's annual Patriots' Day program. The program will be at noon Friday, September 9th, and is scheduled to be about 45 minutes long. The program, presented by the American Legion Post 72, will include music…

Community Rummage Sale to benefit area Humane Society

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The Union County Humane Society is having a Community Rummage Sale September 3rd, 7 am to 2 pm at the Old Bankhead Flower Shop parking lot on Hwy 15. All proceeds go to our non-profit to help with vet expenses and to go towards our building…

Eagle Scout’s project benefits MSU Vet School and community pets

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New Albany, MS- Lewis Creekmore, of New Albany, has completed a unique Eagle Scout Service Project as part of his requirements to receive his Eagle Award.  The Eagle Scout Service Project must benefit any religious institution, any school,…

Paul Rainey presentation to be repeated due to popular demand

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New Albany, MS- The Life of Paul Rainey will be presented for the second time by popular demand on Thursday, August 25, at 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. Renelda Owen, of the Delta State University English Department, will present…

UPDATED 8/19/2016: Aid truck to go from Union County to Louisiana; help fill it up

New Albany, MS, Updated 8/19/2016- Donations have been rolling in for the truck collecting relief supplies for Louisiana flood victims. The truck will remain in the library parking lot until Saturday afternoon, so there is still time to make…

Ole Miss Club meets, raises scholarship funds

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New Albany, MS- The Union County Ole Miss Club had their summer meeting August 11th at The Basement, in downtown New Albany. President Mary Catherine Shands is hoping to grow the Union County club. Board members are Mark McClinton, Amanda…