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…
missing man mcquary

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 Laney Pedaling for Hope art

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 Laney Pedaling for Hope art

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 Laney Pedaling for Hope art

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…
Ecru MS 2019 Ecru peach festival

Ecru Peach Festival–Saturday June 15!

Ecru, Mississippi, located at the Union-Pontotoc County line will have its annual Peach Festival tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, 2019. The 2019 Ecru Peach Festival events start at 8 a.m. and go until 10 p.m. Last year was the first Ecru Peach…
New Albany MS Freedom Fest Weekend feat

FREEDOM FEST weekend wants YOU!

New Albany, MS - FREEDOM FEST weekend is coming, and we want you! Those are the words of Freedom Fest planners, Billye Jean Stroud and Tracy Vainisi.  (See sign-up links below) “We want teams for the grill competition, SMOKE on the WATER,…

Visit the Delta Blues Museum at Luncheon with Books

Tuesday, June 18, will be Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. The program this month will be Maie Smith, the group tour director at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, MS. She will tell about the beginnings…
New Albany MS 2019 Fossil Road Show

Fossils and family science – fun at the museum

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The Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany was the place to be on Saturday, June 8th. A large crowd of locals and non-locals came out to attend the Fossil Road Show & Family Science Day. A new feature this year, hands-on STEM…
New Albany MS Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication

‘Pennebaker Memorial Highway’ dedicated in Union County

New Albany, MS - A section of State Route 15 North in Union County is now known as the “John David Pennebaker Memorial Highway” after officials held a dedication ceremony today. Pennebaker served as state representative for 17 years,…
New Albany MS Museum Fossil Road Show

Union Co. Museum 2019 Fossil Road Show, June 8

The Union County Heritage Museum’s 2019 Fossil Road Show set this Saturday June 8, 10 til 2, has a new twist this year with the addition of Family Science Day. The event will offer hands-on STEM activities and learning stations for parents…
New Albany MS Main Street Association

Main Street June activities offer downtown fun

New Albany, Miss.,  Main Street Association June 2019 Activities: The New Albany Main Street Association is jumping into June with community events for all ages and a variety of interests. Director of Main Street, Billye Jean Stroud, said,…
New Albany MS Don Shaffer CHEP certified

Baptist Union County Safety Officer receives certification

NEW ALBANY, MISS., – Don Shaffer, Lead Clinical Engineering Technician and Safety Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County,  recently earned certification as a Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) by the International…
Union County MS Heritage Museum Steaming Ahead

STEAMING AHEAD into Museum Madness

The STEAM is building up at the museum for the “STEAMING AHEAD into Museum Madness” the summer enrichment program for children at the Union County Heritage Museum.. The half day program lasts for a week and is packed with activities all…
New Albany, Ms Union County Training School/B.F. Ford School 2019 reunion picnic

2019 Reunion pictures: Union Co. Training School/B F Ford School

New Albany, MS - The 2019 reunion of alumni of the Union County Training School/B. F. Ford School was celebrated in New Albany this weekend. The reunion drew a beautiful day for its activities, though the temperatures did rise into the 90's,…
Union County Training School reunion group

Annual Union County Training School/B. F. Ford reunion this weekend

New Albany, MS- Former students of Union County Training School/B. F. Ford School are gathering in New Albany for the school's annual alumni reunion this weekend. Prior to public school integration in the 1960s, black high school students…
New Albany MS Laney Pedaling for Hope art

2019 Pedaling for Hope art winner announced

New Albany Middle School 8th grade art student, Abby Laney, was selected as the winning artist for the 2019 Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail bike ride. The bike ride, scheduled for Saturday, June 29th is hosted by New Albany’s…