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…
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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.…
New Albany MS 2019 Christmas parade theme

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 2019 Christmas parade theme

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 2019 Christmas parade theme

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 free seniors prescription drug coverage counseling

Senior adults receiving free Medicare drug counseling for 2020 said to be saving an average of $900

More than 500 North Mississippi Medicare Part D participants who have received free counseling in selecting the best drug plan to meet their individual needs are saving $900 annual in prescription medicine costs. With only 18 business days left…
BMH diabetes luncheon

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon in conjunction with National Diabetes Month

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and management, especially how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The luncheon will take place on Thursday,…
Capt. Harris and tap code

Harris, former Vietnam POW, speaks at the museum Nov. 20

Captain Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, of Tupelo, who spent eight years in a Vietnamese prison camp, will speak about his POW experiences, at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at noon.  His recently released…
Blues artist Eden Brent performing at museum

Evening of blues closes museum exhibit

By J. Lynn West Editor An overflow crowd spilled out into the halls and adjoining room Friday to hear the blues, jazz and boogie-woogie stylings of Mississippi artist Eden Brent. Brent with her husband, Bob, on trombone, was performing…

Baptist Union County celebrates years of service

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently honored colleagues who had reached years of service milestones in their careers at Baptist at the annual Employee Service Awards on October 29th. The total number of years of service achieved…
New Albany MS Eden Brent concert

Cast of Blues exhibit to close with free Eden Brent concert

Eden Brent concert: Cast of Blues exhibit, celebrating Mississippi music, will soon leave the Union County Heritage Museum with a blast of boogie woogie, jazz and blues music from acclaimed Mississippi Delta pianist Eden “Little Boogaloo”…
New Albany MS MS dept of health First flu

MS Health Department reports its first flu case

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting its first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case was reported in a child under 18 years of age. While flu cases have…
New Albany MS Halloween Hotel Horror

Magnolia Civic Center presents Halloween Hotel Horror

New Albany, Miss., October, 23, 2019: Magnolia Civic Center and New Albany Main Street are hosting a murder mystery dinner on Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd. Five actors will play the core characters on both evenings. The event is…
New Albany MS Spina Bifida Awareness

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Editor's Note: Author Phillip Martin is a victim of the birth defect, Spina Bifida. He underwent surgery to close his spine when he was a day old -- 36 years ago. More than anyone else we have met recently, Martin has prevailed over a serious…

Autumn in New York, a fine birthday treat

Sylvia Owen of New Albany is enjoying a trip to New York, a birthday treat from her daughters DiAnne, Jennifer, and Jamie. They plan to see several Broadway shows. They saw Phantom of the Opera Monday evening. Tuesday morning they got…
New Albany MS Ingomar Mounds 2019

Visitors to Ingomar Mounds enjoyed perfect weather Saturday

Bright sunshine and fall temperatures hovering near 60 degree made Saturday a perfect day for the annual Ingomar Mounds event. Sponsored annually by the Union County Heritage Museum, Ingomar Mounds Day gives visitors the opportunity to visit…
New Albany MS 2019 Christmas parade theme

New Albany Main Street Announces 2019 Christmas Parade Theme

(New Albany, Miss., October, 2019) New Albany Main Street Association is excited to announce that LET IT SNOW is this year’s Christmas Parade. The five categories to be judged are business, civic, church, youth, and adult; each winner to…