News of events in the North Mississippi area, present or past, that shape or celebrate the lifestyle, well-being, and heritage of the community as a whole.

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…
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.…
NEMiss.News early drawing by Andrew Bucci

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…
NEMiss.News early drawing by Andrew Bucci

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…
NEMiss.News early drawing by Andrew Bucci

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…

Goodness Snakes Alive! The Fossil Roadshow arrives at the Museum June 14

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The 17th annual Fossil Road Show will have speakers on Mississippi snakes and on recent fossil finds, as well as educational family fun. Experts will be on hand to identify finds brought in by the public and the Memphis Gem and mineral society will have displays and sales.
NEmiss.News The Big woods- the Bear

Literary Landscape Exhibit opening June 5 at UCHM

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An exhibit and sale of Mississippi Painters Society artists' interpretations of scenes from works by William Faulkner and several other writers will open June 5, 2025 at the Museum. The public is invited.

Baptist Union County names Service First Quarterly Champion

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Congratulations to Paula Browning, RN, recently named a Service First Champion at Baptist Union County Hospital.

Public invited to UCHM meeting on progress & plans for improving grave search, documentation at City Cemetery

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Progress and further plans for improving results of researching graves and for headstone preservation will be discussed at UCHM meeting Thursday April 24, 2025. The public is invited to attend.

Pysanky Egg – an ancient tradition to be demonstrated at the museum March 6

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Artist Denise Brown will demonstrate and discuss the making of Pysanky Eggs, a traditional Ukrainian Folk Art connected to the Easter season. There will be a Pysanky Egg class in April.
NEMiss.News HeartScore screening is available at Baptist Union County

Baptist Union County to offer heart scans for American Heart Month

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Baptist Hospital Union County is offering reduced prices on calcium heart scans during February. Know your heart score!
NEMiss.News Reflections & Inspirations exhibit at museum

Reflections & Inspirations exhibit features two photographers with local connections

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An exhibit and sale of photographs by two photographers, Reflections and Inspirations, opens January 23, 2025 at the museum.

Archaeological researcher, author will speak at Museum on Jan. 16

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Author and researcher James Starnes will discuss Mississippi Prehistoric Indians and Artifacts at January's Museum Moments. The event is free to the public and includes a light lunch.
NEMiss.News Santa and Mrs Claus at museum 2024

Union County Heritage Museum Celebrates the Season with Santa and rooms full of fun

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The Union County Heritage Museum was a building full of Christmas excitement as Santa and Mrs. Claus helped Celebrate the Season.
NEMiss.News Santa and Mrs. Claus to be at museum

Santa to “Celebrate the Season” December 14 at the Museum with waffles, crafts & more

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Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Museum December 14th, to meet the kids and share waffles and hot chocolate. The event is free and open to the public.
NEMiss.News Celebrate the season at the museum

Celebrate the Season: Museum to host Young Entrepreneurs Holiday Market, NAHS Jazz Band and more, December 5th.

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Celebrate the Season" at the museum December 5 with jazz, a holiday market and more.
NEMiss.News early drawing by Andrew Bucci

Mississippi Artist Andrew Bucci exhibit to open at museum November 14

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The Union County Heritage will exhibit the work of Mississippi artist Andrew Bucci, whose career spanned nearly 80 decades.