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.…
Cross heart transplant fundraiser

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…
Cross heart transplant fundraiser

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…
Cross heart transplant fundraiser

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…
STOPit app

STOPit app to help protect New Albany Schools’ students

STOPit App empowers students to stand up against bullying. New Albany School District has enrolled with STOPit, the leading technology platform for schools that deters and controls harmful or inappropriate conduct. STOPit empowers students…
breast cancer awareness luncheon

Baptist Union County hosts free breast cancer awareness luncheon

NEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free breast cancer awareness luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and preventive care measures. The luncheon will take place…

Race and Case were Saturday’s big 2018 Riverfest draws

BNA Bank River Run Under a fog alert from the weather service, 2018 Riverfest racers of all ages and abilities began to congregate in the vicinity of the BNA Bank River Run course early Saturday morning. There were three races to choose from,…
Faulkner events at Riverfest

Friday’s special Faulkner events at the Tallahatchie Riverfest

New Albany, MS- Friday September 28, the first day of New Albany's annual Tallahatchie Riverfest, held two special  William Faulkner events that honor the famous author.  The annual Faulkner Literary Fest has been underway for the past several…

Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events

The New Albany Main Street Association announced location changes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, of several of this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Main Street had previously announced that several events would be held on the lawn…

Author who “gets” Mississippi featured at Faulkner Awards Luncheon

An outsider, an Englishman no less, who really "gets it" about Mississippi will speak at the annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, Thursday, September 28. Richard Grant, author of the non-fiction best seller, Dispatches From Pluto, Lost and…
NAES TeleHealth pilot program

NAES Selected as site for TeleHealth Pilot Program

New Albany, MS -New Albany Elementary School (NAES) is pleased to be a part of the TeleHealth Pilot Program for the 2018-2019 school year. This pilot program is funded and sponsored by Magnolia Health. How TeleHealth works Telemedicine uses…
2018 Tallahatchie Riverfest

Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29

Friday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues.  See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers. …
hoopfest

Riverfest Hoopfest entry deadline drawing near

The Tallahatchie Riverfest Committee is excited to announce that Perkins Dental of New Albany is sponsoring the 2018 HOOPFEST! The event will take place on Saturday, September 29th on Camp Street, alongside the Union County Courthouse, beginning…
Dr. H. F. Mason

Baptist Union County names Dr. H. F. Mason as chief medical officer

NEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 11, 2018 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently named Dr. H.F. Mason as its chief medical officer. He will have direct responsibility for medical staff relations, and will focus on quality of care, patient…
vitality arts grant

“Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums” grant awarded to museum

New Albany, MS - The Union County Historical Society & Heritage Museum was awarded a competitive Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums grant. The grants are intended to catalyze the growing national creative aging movement. The Union County…
Cross heart transplant fundraiser

Huge Turn-out for Cross benefit dinner

There was a very large turn-out for the fundraising dinner to benefit Daniel Cross, son of Jeff and Crystal Cross, of Union County. Daniel is currently awaiting a heart transplant, after dealing with heart problems since his birth thirteen years…