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…
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.…
NEMiss.news Baptist-Union C.o Drive-through Back-to-School Fair 2020

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 Baptist-Union C.o Drive-through Back-to-School Fair 2020

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 Baptist-Union C.o Drive-through Back-to-School Fair 2020

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…
NEMiss.news Riverfest 2020 map

Tallahatchie Riverfest 2020 overview & map

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      (New Albany, MS, September 2020) The 2020 Tallahatchie Riverfest is on the horizon, and the planning committee has several things in store. The event, which started as a celebration to honor New Albany’s native…
NEMiss.News Mask up Mississippi

Zero deaths reported today, trends largely downward: Covid Weekly summary 08Sept2020

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COVID-19: Week of September 1 - 8, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4429 new COVID-19 cases and 112 new deaths this week, for a total of 87,379 cases and 2585 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Premier Inc. Recognizes Six Baptist Memorial Hospitals for High-Value Healthcare

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is among six Baptist Memorial hospitals that have been recognized by Premier Inc. for providing High-Value Healthcare. This award, presented by Premier Inc., recognizes hospitals…
NEMiss.news. 31AUG 2020 Covid-19 Weekly Summary

Mask mandate extended to continue downward trends: Covid-19 Weekly Summary 31AUG2020

COVID-19: Week of August 25 – 31, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4545 new COVID-19 cases and  225  new deaths this week, for a total of 82,950  cases and 2473 deaths since reporting began on March…
NEMiss.news COVID-19 Summary 24AUG2020

Northeast Mississippi coronavirus cases, deaths rising much faster than state: COVID Weekly: 24AUG2020

COVID-19: Week of August 18 - 24, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 5,993 new COVID-19 cases and 153 new deaths this week, for a total of 78,405 cases and 2,248 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …
NEMiss.news Union Co Museum 2020 Faulkner Literary festival

2020 Faulkner Literary Festival, a virtual happening

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Join us for a series of  2020 Faulkner Literary Festival virtual events: WHERE: Union County Heritage Museum Facebook Live WHAT: As part of the 2020 Faulkner Literary Festival, a series of events including: Book Talks from the Faulkner…
NEMiss.news Covid summary August 17 2020

MS seeing some better news, but school issues loom: COVID Weekly Summary 17AUG2020

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COVID-19: Week of August 11 - 17, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4763 new COVID-19 cases and 183 new deaths this week, for a total of 72,412 cases and 2095 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …
NEMiss.news Covid Weekly Summary 10AUG2020

Some schools opening, hospitals strained, MS rising in national stats: Weekly Covid-19 summary 10AUG2020

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Schools, hospitals, businesses, all feeling the pressure of dealing with pandemic statistics as Mississippi continues its rise in national stats.
NEMiss.news public school delays, Covid-19 Summary 3AUG2020

Teachers, health officials favor public school delays: COVID-19 Weekly Summary 3AUG2020

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Many teachers and most health officials favor a delay in reopening MS public schools as pandemic continues to spiral in the state.
NEMiss.news Candace Jarvis Service First award

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Candace Jarvis, who has been named the quarterly Service First Champion at Baptist-Union County.
NEMiss.News "Young, drunk, careless folks"

MS now 7th in new cases per million, Reeves decries “young, drunk, careless” – Weekly COVID-19 Summary 27JUL2020

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COVID-19: Week of July 21 – July 27, 2020 STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 9061 new COVID-19 cases and 143 new deaths this week, for a total of 52,957 cases and 1501 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. These reports…
NEMiss.news Baptist-Union C.o Drive-through Back-to-School Fair 2020

Planning, execution result in successful Baptist drive-through Back-to-School Fair

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Several hundred school children enjoyed a unique drive-through Back-to-School Fair, Saturday, July 25, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMH). Although the Back-to-School Fair has been a successful annual event at Baptist-Union County…