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…
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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.…

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 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…

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…

Pi Day at the Museum Café set on March 14 for STEAM fun

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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, Lego challenges,…

Coronavirus: What you need to know right now

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New Albany MS - Much is being written about coronavirus, some of it quite confusing, as often happens in a fast-moving event. What are some of the important points everyone should know about this new public health menace?  NEMiss.news brings…

The tree in the grave finally fell

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For the past year or so people have been noticing and commenting on a fairly large tree growing out of one of the apparently oldest graves in the New Albany city cemetery a short distance east of Watson Grove Church. More recently, the tree…
Union County MS Museum Moments being prepared

Museum Moments program to address “Being Prepared”

Being Prepared is the topic of Museum Moments on Thursday, February 20, 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton will detail the community’s effort at emergency preparedness and advise…

The Christian Conservatory of Dance to present Ballet Magnificat! ‘Deliver Us!’ here

The Christian Conservatory of Dance will present Ballet Magnificat!, America’s premier Christian ballet company, Deliver Us!, at The Magnolia Civic Center on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at: www.thechristianconservatoryofdance.com From…
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Arts council will offer four arts and crafts workshops

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The Tallahatchie Arts Council is making available some arts and crafts instruction classes over the next couple of months. “We’re excited about the upcoming year,” TAC member Susie Brown said. “Some of the upcoming classes include…
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Douglas wins Baptist Hospital service award

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Amanda Douglas, BSN, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Amanda, a certified emergency nurse, was nominated by a colleague and is a past recipient of the Service…
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Marty Haggard to pay tribute to his dad at Magnolia Civic Center

An evening filled with songs and stories, Marty Haggard's Tribute to My Dad concert on Friday, April 3, at Magnolia Civic Center, is sure to be a special occasion. At the center of the show is Marty's love for the late, great singer who defined…
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State chairman will speak to Republican Women

The Union County Republican women’s club invites everyone to their first 2020 meeting and installation of officers. It will be Monday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Magnolia Civic Center, 127 East Bankhead, New Albany. They will have the introduction…
Rita Perry

Reception to honor retiring library employee

The Union County Library is losing one of its most recognizable faces to retirement. Rita Perry is retiring after serving the library and its patrons for 31 years. To many patrons, she has been the voice and face of the library for many…
New Albany MS Union Co. Heritage Museum

First 2020 Museum Moments celebrates 24 years of “Forward Together”

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New Albany, MS- The first Museum Moments of January 2020 will feature a look into the past of the 24 Forward Together newspaper special issues which began in 1971 and continued for 24 years. These issues have served a first rough draft of the…

The Christian Conservatory of Dance to present Ballet Magnificat! ‘Deliver Us!’ here

The Christian Conservatory of Dance will present Ballet Magnificat!, America’s premier Christian ballet company, Deliver Us!, at The Magnolia Civic Center on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at: www.thechristianconservatoryofdance.com From…