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.…
New Albany MS Lebonheur fundraiser

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 MS Lebonheur fundraiser

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…
New Albany MS Lebonheur fundraiser

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…
New Albany MS 2019 Riverfest Bankhead St

2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest Thoughts and Thanks From The Organizers

(New Albany, Miss, September 2019) From the 6:00 am Arts Market vendors setting up in Cooper Park to Tiki’s Sno Hut selling the last snow cone at 10:20 pm at the Riverview Stage, the best southern small town was busting with activity on…
New Albany MS garden club

New Albany and Union County are blessed with gardeners

The New Albany area is blessed with many civic minded gardeners. When you look around New Albany, the work of the local garden clubs and of the Union County Master Gardeners is always a beautiful part of the view.  These organizations are…
New Albany MS Union Co. Literacy Council

Union Co. Literacy Council 50/50 Raffle

The Union County Literacy Council is holding a 50/50 raffle on Saturday, September 28, during Riverfest. Volunteers will be selling tickets before the event and during the Riverfest. 1 ticket is $5.00 and 3 tickets are $10.00. There…
New Albany MS Caviness home beautification award

New Albany Beautification Awards announced

The owners of a New Albany home and a Union County gardening association were recognized Tuesday for their efforts to make property more attractive with improved landscaping. Deloris and Thomas Caviness of 606 Glade Street, New Albany received…
New Albany MS NAMS library lends hotspots

NAMS students can check out Wi-Fi Hotspots

The New Albany Middle School (NAMS) Library has a new resource in circulation. Students are now able to check out hotspots to help them complete assignments that are technology based. A hotspot allows people to obtain Internet access using…

Stewart to discuss Faulkner’s “Intruder in the Dust”

Tuesday, September 17, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Professor Kate Stewart will discuss William Faulkner's Intruder in the Dust. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM. Barbara Fuller 662-538-5744
New Albany MS Baptist donation for housing bicycles

Baptist donates toward bicycle storage building for library

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has donated $1,000 for a building to house bicycles now available to the public at the Union County Library. Baptist CEO Walter Grace presented the check Tuesday to Librarian Sissy Bullock and library…
New Albany MS active shooter exercise

“Active shooter” exercise conducted at hospital

Several state and local law enforcement agencies conducted a practice "active shooter" exercise Thursday morning, Sept. 5, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County in New Albany. At no time was there any actual danger to people in the…
New Albany, MS Class of 54 gifts library

Class of 1954 donates gift to local library

The New Albany High School Class of 1954 recently donated a crystal lighting fixture to the Union County Library. The fixture represents a gift of $630 from the class to the library. Sissy Bullock, Library Director and Barbara Fuller,…
New Albany MS Luncheon with Books McCarty's of Marigold MS

Smith to discuss McCarty’s Pottery at Library

New Albany MS Class of 1960 Union Co. library donation

New Albany Class of 1960 donates to two local public libraries

The Grants Committee of the New Albany High School Class of 1960 made cash donations last week to two local public libraries. The class donated $400 to the Union County Library. Librarian Sissy Bullock and Union County Library Board Chairman…
New Albany MS Lebonheur fundraiser

Sheriff’s office participates in LeBonheur fundraiser

Officers of the Union County Sheriff's Office participated in a fundraiser for LeBonheur Children's Hospital on Saturday, July 6 at the New Albany Walmart. Using the theme "Doing Time for LeBonheur" Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards and…