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.

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…
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,…
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…
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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.…

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…
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…
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Storyline Café: Storytelling at its best!

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What is your biggest “blunder”?  It’s time to tell it! Friday, Jan. 31, 7 – 9 p.m. you can reveal your biggest blunder at the Storyline Café at Union County Heritage Museum. Storyline Café is hosted by Cathy Garrett, well-known…
Mark and Lance

Luncheon with Books has holiday musical program

The December Luncheon with Books program at the Union County Library went with music rather than literature. In what is becoming a tradition, the monthly program was presented by Mark Garrett and Lance Moore, who performed a variety of religious…
Santa at museum

Santa visits the museum

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The Union County Heritage Museum was host to Santa Claus Saturday. Visitors were also able to enjoy hot chocolate, take photos with Santa and participate in a variety of holiday-themed activities. Click on a photo to see the gallery.

Reception to mark civic center 20th anniversary

The Magnolia Civic Center is celebrating its 20thanniversary this year. The civic center board of directors is inviting everyone to an anniversary reception and open house at the facility Thursday, Dec. 19, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The…
Dr. Paige Tomsic

Luncheon provides information on dealing with diabetes

Ten percent of the people in the United States have diabetes and a quarter of those are undiagnosed. A third of the population have a precursor called prediabetes. Diabetes also is listed as the seventh-leading cause of death and, not surprisingly,…
Service First Champion

Baptist Union County selects Watkins as Service First Champion

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Ruby Watkins, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Watkins, a nurse in the ICU/Stepdown unit, was nominated by two colleagues. Service First Champions are individuals…
New Albany MS Christmas on Bankhead St.

Christmas on Bankhead

The community Christmas tree lighting ceremony Thursday included visits with Santa Claus, carriage rides, children's arts and crafts activities and a wide variety of area performers at the Magnolia Civic Center. Click on a photo below to…
Lynn Roberts talks about book

Library program offers holiday book gift suggestions

Square Books manager Lynn Roberts paid her annual visit to Luncheon With Books at the Union County Library Tuesday to talk about holiday gift book suggestions. Roberts gave summaries and some background about dozens of books that have come…

New Albany, Union County receive multiple preservation awards

Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board of Directors and Department Staff were in New Albany, Oct. 24-25, for the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors. A luncheon was held at the Union County Heritage Museum for the out-of-town…