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.…
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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 Pi day at Museum

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 Pi day at Museum

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 Fitzgerald and the Spanish Flu

“F. Scott Fitzgerald letter” spoofs quarantine

Editor’s Note: A letter circulated on Facebook, Instagram and other “social media” during the recent few days purports to have been written by American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. In it “Fitzgerald” comments on being under quarantine…
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MS Covid-19 Update 3-25-2020

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About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals. As of…
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New Albany close to ordering shutdown in face of public’s ignoring advice to stay at home

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New Albany officials considering much stronger restrictions to mitigate COVID-19 spread City officials may be close to ordering a shelter-in-place or quarantine for New Albany, because they feel many people are still not taking the situation…
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STAY HOME: MS COVID-19 cases climb, first Pontotoc case reported

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The Mississippi Department of Health's daily report shows a continuing increase of positive coronavirus cases. This morning, the report lists a total of 207 cases statewide, an increase of 67 from yesterday’s report. The Mississippi death…

Health department confirms first COVID-19 case in Union County

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Union County. They released the following: "With more testing taking place across the state by MSDH and private labs, we're seeing a jump in new cases.…

Health department confirms state’s first COVID-19 death

JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 60-65 years old from Hancock County with chronic underlying conditions. He died…
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Baptist Union County, new visitor guidelines

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New Albany, MS Baptist Memorial Hospital has updated visitor guidelines in response to coronavirus disease 2019. Effective immediately: To protect patients and employees and help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…

State health department issues added guidelines concerning coronavirus

Mississippi state officials held a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday with the health department issuing added guidelines concerning the COVID-19 virus: New recommendations as of March 12, 2020 Avoid gatherings of 250 people or more,…

North Mississippi hospitals taking precautions, making plans

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Although the Centers for Disease Control and Mississippi State Department of Health are taking the lead in dealing with the coronavirus, area hospitals are stepping up precautions and preparations. The primary providers in North Mississippi…
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Mississippi Reports First Positive Case of Coronavirus

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From the Mississippi Department of Health, March 11, 2020 JACKSON, Miss. — Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from…

Gates to review book on ‘distraction’ at library program

Dorothy Gates will review her latest book, “#distracted” for Luncheon With Books at the Union County Library Tuesday, March 17 at noon. The Amazon blurb for her book says: “Do you ever feel distracted by all the busyness of life?…
New Albany MS Pi day at Museum

“Pi Day at the Museum Cafe” on 3.14

Union County, MS - Celebrate the mathematical formula pi (3.14) by coming to the Union County Heritage Museum for “Pi Day at the Museum Café” on March 14, 10:30 - 1:30. Families are invited to come and move through the stations of robotics,…