Archived, searchable stories of people, particularly in the North MS area, who have done something of interest or of benefit to the community and its citizens. Also includes people on the national or international scene who have noteworthy achievements and/or connections to MS, etc.

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.…

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…
Tom Cooper parade marshall

Tom Cooper selected as Marshall of 2017 New Albany Christmas Parade

Tom Cooper has been selected as the New Albany Christmas Parade Grand Marshall 2017. The parade will be on Monday, November 27th. Cooper was born in Vicksburg, MS, and graduated from Anguilla, MS High School. He received his BS degree from…

New Albany Huddle House, honors military with “sweet” gesture

WHAT: Known for bringing friends and family together and its commitment to the community, Huddle House in New Albany is showing support for those who have and continue to protect our country by offering a FREE order of Sweet Cakes (Huddle House’s…
Walmart donation to NAHS

Walmart Truck Drivers Raise $1,000 for New Albany High School

The New Albany transportation office has chosen New Albany High School to receive a $1,000 Walmart donation as part of Walmart's commitment to education. Private Fleet truck drivers for Walmart - already among the safest drivers in the country…
first responded training

Union Co. responder training goal: work traffic incidents safely

Union County Emergency Responders are introduced to the National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training Program issued by Congress, which authorized the SHRP 2 (second Strategic Highway Research Program) in 2005. SHRP 2  is designed…
fire hydrants

Firefighting, Part II: Why firefighters “waste time fooling with” fire hydrants

WHY ARE OUR FIREFIGHTERS WASTING TIME ON FIRE HYDRANTS? IT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE! Let me set the scenario for you.  It is 2am in the middle of the night. You awake to the sound of an alarm ringing in a distance.You realize it’s the…
MS Small Business Person of the Year

MS Small Business Association honors Mary Jennifer Russell

New Albany business owner Mary Jennifer Russell was honored in New Albany Thursday evening May 4th, as the 2017 MS Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year. Russell is the president and founder of Sugaree's…
Mary J. Russell, Small Business Person of 2017

MS Small Business Week event to honor New Albany’s Russell

The Mississippi Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office will be holding an event at the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany on Thursday May 4th in honor of Mississippi Small Business Week.  The special evening will be dedicated…
UCDA Citizen of Year

BNA Bank’s Witt named UCDA 2017 Citizen of the Year

New Albany banker and civic leader Vance Witt was named 2017 Citizen of the Year at the annual Union County Development Association (UCDA) banquet Tuesday night. The presentation was made by New Albany physician Tommy Barkley, a member…

UPDATED: Nine BNA Bank promotions announced by Board of Directors

New Albany, Mississippi: On behalf of the BNA Bank board of directors, James R. Collins, President and CEO, announces the following promotions: Bob Spencer has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Bob will…
Mary J. Russell, Small Business Person of 2017

Mary Jennifer Russell named one of nation’s top Small Business Persons of 2017

New Albany's Mary Jennifer Russell, President and Founder of Sugaree's Bakery, has been named one of the nation's Small Business Persons of the Year. On March 16th, Linda McMahon, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced…

Baptist Memorial Hospital-UC welcomes new physician

New Albany, MS- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County announced the addition of Rowland M. Roberson, M.D., to its staff. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in joint replacements. Roberson completed his undergraduate…

Fire and rescue teams receive special training

New Albany, MS- Fire and rescue workers from around North Mississippi received a day of specialized training Monday, Feb. 6, in New Albany. Serious accidents and deaths, resulting when agricultural workers are buried in bins of corn or soybeans…