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.…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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 Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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 Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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 Museum Pioneer days 2019

Heritage Pioneer Days 2019: hands-on fun, learning

Heritage Pioneer Days 2019 are set for Oct. 3, 4, & 5 at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. This event is an opportunity for visitors to experience history in hands-on ways such as grinding corn, doll making, churning butter,…
New Albany MS Thompson Square

Thompson Square entertains Riverfest 2019 crowd/ Updated 9-29

One of the largest Tallahatchie Riverfest crowds in recent years enjoyed musical entertainment Saturday night in New Albany’s Park-Along-the-River. The crowd was estimated at 1,700 to 2,000 people. With clear skies, temperatures in the…

First vaping death reported in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the state's first vaping-related death. The death was in an individual under the age of 30. To date, Mississippi has four identified cases of serious lung injury related to vaping, all…

Hundreds attend Evening of Blues in Faulkner Garden

About 200 people attended the Evening of Blues in the Faulkner Garden Thursday evening, Sept. 26, at the Union County Heritage Museum. The New Albany Garden Club sponsored the fund-raising event for the museum. The General Musicians…
New Albany MS Tallahatchie riverfest downtown

Tallahatchie Riverfest map & events

Thursday September 26th events: 12 Noon: Union County Heritage Museum's Annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon. Literary contest awards will be distributed. Guest speaker is historian Joe Crespino, author of Atticus Finch.  First United Methodist…
New Albany MS Robert Johnson at the Crossroads museum program

“Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” Sept. 19 Museum Moments

September Museum Moments at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany will feature slide guitarist Wendy Garrison offering “Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” at noon on September 19. She will be joined by storyteller Rebecca Jernigan…
New Albany MS Riverfest Thompson Square

2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest: events and performers

The 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest is around the corner, and its committee has been busy planning a weekend of fun. Thursday, September 26th kicks off with the Union County Heritage Museum’s Faulkner Literary Luncheon. This year’s guest speaker…
New Albany MS Patriot Day

Patriot Day observed in New Albany

Patriot Day was observed in New Albany on the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 Muslim terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. In a noon ceremony at the Magnolia Civic Center in downtown New Albany, American Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey…
New Albany MS free seniors health fair and workshop

Free seniors health fair and workshop offered

There will be a free health fair and info workshop for senior citizens and their families. Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, and Ms. Annie Erby with Magnolia Recreation and Resource Center have all partnered…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Journey into Clay is museum’s upcoming “Vitality Arts” offering

Journey into Clay is the topic of a series of pottery classes offered by the Union County Heritage Museum and Aroha Seeding Vitality Arts for the age 55 and above. Class purpose and requirements The museum offers eight classes, beginning September…
New Albany MS Crossing on the Green Park

Hot August Night was actually pretty cool

The Union County Heritage Museum's first Hot August Night event drew a good crowd to enjoy a perfect summer night. With temperatures in the low 80s and practically no humidity, it was a rare pleasure in summertime Mississippi. The crowd…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

FYI: “Active Shooter” drill set for Baptist Hospital Union County

Local emergency management and law enforcement personnel will conduct an "active shooter" drill Thursday morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County. The Union County Emergency Management Agency, Union County Sheriff's Office, New…