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.…
New Albany MS 2019 STAR Student

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 2019 STAR Student

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 2019 STAR Student

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 Welborn selected by Orpheum S.T.A.R.

Welborn selected to Orpheum S.T.A.R. Council

Laura Ruth Welborn, a junior at New Albany High School, has been selected to serve on the Orpheum's S.T.A.R. Council. The purpose of the Orpheum S.T.A.R. Council (Students Take A Role) is to provide students the opportunity to volunteer and…
New Albany MS Allyson Hudson Magnolia Place

New Executive Director at Magnolia Place in New Albany

Hickory Senior Living would like to welcome Allyson Hudson as the new Executive Director of Magnolia Place New Albany. Allyson has been with Hickory Senior Living since December 2017 as Executive Director of Dogwood Fulton. Allyson is from Pontotoc…
New Albany MS Cheyenne McCollum earns DAISY award

Baptist Union County nurse honored with DAISY award

NEW ALBANY, Miss., July 29, 2019 – Cheyenne McCollum, BSN, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award given in appreciation of the work nurses do. McCollum, who works…
New Albany MS Emma Reid Broadway Artists Allianace

Reid Accepted to Broadway Artists Alliance program

New Albany MS-New Albany High School student, Emma Reid, has been accepted into the Broadway Artists Alliance training program in New York City, July 22—26, 2019. The Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City is an elite, audition-based…
New Albany, MS Lynn West , Sam Mosely, receive awards

Mosley, West garner UCDA awards, MS & Union County discussed

New Albany, MS - Union County discussed, awards given at UCDA banquet. The speaker at Monday night's annual Union County Development Association (UCDA) banquet gave a vivid, fact-based description of the opportunities -- and hazards -- Union…
New Albany, MS Angela Victory and Dr. David Rock

NAES teacher honored by Univ. of Mississippi

Angela Victory, a fifth grade teacher at New Albany Elementary School, was recently honored in a formal ceremony at the University of Mississippi as a member of the School of Education’s 2019 Practitioner of Distinction class. Since…
New Albany MS Senator Thad Cochran dies

Senator Thad Cochran dies at age 81

NAnewsweb.com Editor's Note:  Much has been published since the death early yesterday of Mississippi's Senator Thad Cochran. By far the best story we have seen is by MississippiToday.org, which includes many details of his long and distinguished…
New Albany, MS Pennebaker Memorial Hwy.

Mississippi establishes Pennebaker Memorial Highway

New Albany MS - Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication June 7 WHO: Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, Rep. Margaret Rogers, Judge Michael Mills. WHAT: Tagert and other speakers will give remarks during the John D. Pennebaker Memorial…
Union County MS Bo Collins of BNA Bank at State of the Region meeting

Lesley brings home the bacon from State of Region meeting

New Albany MS - Thanks to Joann Lesley, New Albany and Union County took honors for having the most representation at the CREATE Foundation's State of the Region meeting Tuesday morning in Tupelo. As she has in several previous years, Joanne…
New Albany MS Anita Collins and Walter Grace Service First

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

NEW ALBANY, Miss.,– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Anita Collins, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter. Collins is a nurse in the Intensive Care/Stepdown Unit and has been a part of the Baptist…
New Albany MS Bobby Gault

New Albany businessman and civic leader Bobby R. Gault dies

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Visitation and funeral services for Bobby R. Gault, will be today, Monday, April 29, at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and the funeral service will be at 3 o'clock. Gault, a long-time New Albany businessman and…
New Albany MS 2019 STAR Student

Harris Named 2019 STAR Student at New Albany High School

Hannah Harris has been named STAR Student for the 2018-2019 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. Established by the Mississippi…