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.…
Union County MS Courthouse near sunset

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…
Union County MS Courthouse near sunset

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…
Union County MS Courthouse near sunset

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 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…
New Albany MS Bulldogs Logo

Bulldog Athletic Foundation Formed

New Albany MS- New Albany Bulldog Athletic Foundation. The New Albany High School (NAHS) Athletic Department has recently established the New Albany Bulldog Athletic Foundation. The purpose of this foundation is to build an endowment to help…
New Albany MS Garden Club donates book to library

New Albany Garden Club Donates Books

New Albany, Miss. Members of the New Albany Garden Club recently attend the Tombigbee Valley District Spring Meeting on May 29th. The meeting was hosted by the Byhalia Garden Club at Meadow Baptist Church n Byhalia, Miss. The theme was Land…
New Albany MS Heritage Museum current brand logo

Museum to debut new branding at Museum Moments

New Albany, MS - Museum to debut new branding look at Museum Moments. The Union County Heritage Museum will unveil the result of the lengthy branding process at Museum Moments on Thursday, June 27, at noon. A light lunch will be provided…

Union County Relay for Life fights cancer, honors survivors

Relay for Life is a world-wide fundraising program that is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. It was started in 1985. New Albany is one of about 5,000 communities in the U.S. that hold Relay for Life events, and about 20 other countries…
New Albany MS Beautification winner June 2019

June 2019 Beautification award winners named

New Albany, MS - The home of Thurman and Annette Coleman at 406 Oak Street in New Albany has been selected for the Beautification Award for the second quarter of 2019. Thurman Coleman said Harbin Nesbit helps him keep the yard looking good. The…
New Albany MS recycle sculptures

New Albany Garden Club recycled sculpture contest

New Albany, Miss., June, 2019: Garden Club Sculpture Contest: The New Albany Garden Club sponsored a recycled sculpture contest last spring. The club is pleased to announce that  two local entries placed in the state-wide level Garden Clubs…
New Albany, MS BNA Bank officers honored for support of Union County Historical Society

Union County Historical Society 2019 meeting

The members of the Union County Historical Society held their annual meeting Thursday, May 30, at the First United Methodist Church in New Albany. Speaker for the event was Greg Johnson, curator of the Blues Archives at the University of…
New Albany MS senior pastor Andrew Chesteen and family

New Albany First Baptist Church calls new senior pastor

The congregation of New Albany First Baptist Church has called a new senior pastor. Andrew Chesteen, a native of Winona, will begin his duties as senior pastor at First Baptist next month. Chesteen is a graduate of Blue Mountain College…
Union County MS Courthouse near sunset

Republicans to hold Republicans-only candidate meeting

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The Union County Republicans will hold what is being called a "local candidates forum" May 16, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Union County courthouse. The meeting will include Republican Party candidates ONLY. This is according to information…