Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Baptist Union County Community Health Fair helps community improve its health care
Featured News, Health & WellnessSeveral types of free health screenings were available at the Community Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital Union County
Baptist Union County Hosting Community Health Fair
Health & WellnessBaptist Union County will offer; those 18 years and older free flu vaccines and several health screenings, including cholesterol, coronary risk, prostate, blood glucose, etc. Check post for fasting requirements, etc.
Faulkner Literary Luncheon features Judge Mike Mills as guest speaker
Featured News, HappeningsJudge Michael Mills to be featured speaker at Annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, September 27, 2024. Note: Ticket deadline is Wednesday September 25.
Rock Bottom Nature Fest, Sept. 28: mushrooms education, live animals & more, Park Along the River
Featured News, HappeningsThe Rock Bottom Nature Fest, the first event of its kind in our area, will have speakers and activities relating to enjoying and learning more about nature. Bring the family for fun and learning at this free event at Park-Along-the-River, Saturday September 28.
Stories from the Cemetery & the Cradle Gardens is featured at Museum Moments August 15
Featured News, HistoryHistoric Elmwood Cemetery & Cradle Gardens will be the focus of Museum Moments, Thursday August 15th.
Baptist Union County Hosts 2024 Back-to-School Health Fair
Featured News, Health & WellnessA crowd of local families and their young school age children took advantage of the many resources available at the Baptist Union County Back-to-School Fair on Saturday July 20.
Dr. Kate Stewart explores our Southern language
Culture, Featured NewsA large crown enjoyed the journey as Dr. Kate Stewart explored the southern language at the July Museum Moments at Union County Heritage Museum.
Baptist Union County to host back-to-school health fair Saturday July 20
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Hospital Union County will host its annual Back to School Health Fair Saturday July 20, 2024 for children 12 years old and younger.
Southern Lit 101 exhibit at Museum combines history, literature, geography & quilting
Culture, Featured NewsSouthern Lit 101, now on exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum, features Cathy Fussell's artistic quilting impressions of the South's literature, history and geography.
James “Hoss” Stanford’s “One Man’s Perspective” opens June 27 at Union Co. Heritage Museum
Culture, Featured News The public is invited to the opening of "One Man's Perspective," a travel photography exhibit by James 'Hoss" Stanford. It opens June 27 at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Dean Burchfield talks about the burning of New Albany 161 years ago
Featured News, HistoryThe burning of New Albany in June 1863 will be historian Dean Burchfield's topic at noon on Thursday, June 20 at the Museum. The event is free and a sack lunch will be provided.
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 2024 & the holiday origins
Culture, Featured NewsThe Union County Juneteenth Freedom Celebration event was held at Park-Along-the-River on June 8. What are the origins of the holiday?