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.…
Tanglefoot plaza, New Albany MS

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…
Tanglefoot plaza, New Albany MS

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…
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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 Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

Park improvements to be made for Tallahatchie Riverfest

Thousands of people from across the region are expected to visit New Albany for this year’s annual Tallahatchie Riverfest, on October 6 and 7th. While the influx of visitors is good news for New Albany’s economy, the growth in the crowds…

Early influenza advisory issued by MS Health Department

The Mississippi Department of Health issued an early influenza advisory on Thursday, September 7th. The advisory went statewide to physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Early Influenza Activity in Mississippi - Vaccine Recommendations. Though…
Tanglefoot plaza, New Albany MS

IM&PC Cares: Lice, a common & recurring childhood problem

Editor's Comment: Beginning today, NAnewsweb.com will feature periodic health-related articles courtesy of New Albany's Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Clinic (IM&PC). Dr. Shane Scott will be doing much of the initial writing, with…

Baptist Union County to offer free nutrition class for kids

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free pediatric nutrition class on September 13, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in Café 200 located inside Baptist Union County. The purpose of the class is to provide children ages 5 to 12 years with…
Library news

Jennie Stephens Smith Library News: June & July 2017

This month there is big news at the library. New LED lighting has been installed. The Union County Library Board used some of the funds from the Elaine Platek inheritance, and the Union County Board of Supervisors paid for the installation.…
Back to school health fair

Baptist Union County hosts Back-to-School Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., July 25, 2017 – Baptist MemorialHospital-Union Countywill host a free back-to-school health fair on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. The event, designed for newborns through…
Faulkner art challenge

Museum’s Art Challenge encourages “seeing” Faulkner’s work differently

Museum’s Art Challenge sends artists To The Big Woods for inspiration  Area artists, take note of an art challenge. The Union County Heritage Museum is challenging area artists, calling for entries for the fourth annual juried Faulkner…
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Popular Biscuits & Jam Market’s fans undeterred by heat

Low humidity created comfortable conditions for those who turned out for the Biscuits and Jam Farmers Market, Saturday morning, July 22. As always,  live entertainment was provided as people visited with one another and shopped for fresh…
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Priority Ambulance to begin serving Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County announced on July 17th that it has entered into a partnership with Priority Ambulance to provide all patient medical transport services to the hospital, and it will serve as Union County’s emergency 9-1-1…
West Nile

MS Health Department warns of West Nile virus in state/UPDATED 7-25-17

UPDATED 7-25-2017:  The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports seven new human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the last week, bringing the state total to 10 for 2017. The reported cases are in Covington, Hinds (3), Humphreys,…
Sacred Sites

“Sacred Sites Surround Us” exhibit opens Thursday at museum

When settlers first arrived in what would become Union County in the 1830s, one of the first priorities was building churches. An exhibit, Sacred Sites Surround Us,  at the Union County Heritage Museum will open Thursday, July 20, 12 noon…
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Dining options continue to increase in New Albany

Dining options in New Albany, MS, continue to increase. With the opening of The Rainey and the re-opening of Latham's Hamburger Inn, New Albany now has two more reasons to come visit its historic downtown. With these new additions, New Albany…