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…
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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…

Community expresses thanks and support for those who serve and protect

In light of the recent events dominating the headlines of today's news, New Albany shines as a community that intends to rise above,  promoting racial harmony and mutual respect among it's citizens. New Albany resident Kaye Parks organized…

News from the Jennie Stephens Smith Library

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New Albany, MS- The following is the calendar of events for July: July 5    Union County Literacy Council Meeting July 5    Russell Lamb meeting with students July 7    Russell Lamb meeting with students July 15 …

Tryouts date set for TRP Riverfest plays: all ages needed

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New Albany, MS- We will be holding auditions for one act plays to be performed Sept 23rd & 24thduring the William Faulkner Literary Fest on July 14th at 6:30 pm at the Magnolia Room. The Friday night show will be done on the trail head plaza.…

First United Methodist Church-New Albany Welcomes New Pastor

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New Albany, MS- June 20, 2016 First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Tim Prather as the church’s new Senior Pastor.  June 26 will be Dr. Prather’s first Sunday at First Methodist Church. Dr. Prather graduated…
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New Albany Freedom Festival and FIRST HAND, June 25th

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New Albany, MS- On Saturday, June 25th, our joyous celebration of freedom will begin with the Ringing of the Liberty Bell followed by the presentation of colors by the American Legion. Each of these are symbolic of the Freedom bought and paid…

Fossil Roadshow reveals much from Mississippi’s past

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Being labeled an 'old fossil' today at the Union County Heritage Museum was an honor. The Fossil Roadshow drew a lot of folks, many from other counties, who wanted to learn about fossil hunting or fossil finds in this area. For the most part,…

The Fossil Roadshow arrives in New Albany June 11th

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Neat things are coming in today for tomorrow’s (June 11th) Fossil Road Show at he Union County Heritage Museum from 10 - 2. Collectors, paleontologists and geologists will gather  at the museum to see what comes from our area depicting…

Fossil Road Show is coming to New Albany

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New Albany, MS-Fossils, the history of fossil collecting, great specimens, gems and minerals will all be at the annual Fossil Road Show in New Albany this Saturday, June 11 at the Union County Heritage Museum from 10 until 2. The ancient…

Rhoda: the Damsel to be featured at Luncheon with Books

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Friends of the Library sponsored Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, June 21, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Mississippi author Julie Harrison Wallace will review her debut novel Rhoda: the Damsel. This is the fictional…

Biscuits & Jam Market kicks off the 2016 season

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One of Mississippi's top markets, the Union County Master Gardeners' Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market kicked off a new season this morning on the banks of the Little Tallahatchie River in New Albany. The weather was not 100% cooperative, but…

Union Co. Republican Women’s club meeting, May 23rd

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Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Maxwell spoke to the Union County Republican Women’s club monthly meeting on May 23. Judge Maxwell presented an overview of the court system in Mississippi and took questions from the group. Also speaking…

Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival, 2016

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New Albany, Mississippi- On Saturday, May 21st, the 15th annual Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival was held at the Union County Fairgrounds, where the air was full of the sounds of musicians of all ages as well as the aromas of kettle…