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.…
Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, the Wayward Kin

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…
Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, the Wayward Kin

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…
Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, the Wayward Kin

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…

Museum Madness strikes New Albany at Union Co. Heritage Museum

As part of the state’s  Bicentennial Celebration, today’s (June 20th) Museum Madness at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany,  will host the very large floor map from Mississippi Geographic Alliance, which is part of the National…
Relay for Life

Pictorial: 2017 Union Co. Relay for Life honors survivors, raises funds

Relay For Life is a community based fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Each year, more than 5,000 events take place in over twenty countries. The money raised through Relay events helps the American Cancer Society's mission…
Freedom Fest

More arts, new events added to New Albany Freedom Fest

According to organizers, New Albany’s Freedom Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 24, will have more arts this year than last. So far, around fifty vendors have registered to sell items like handmade jewelry, soaps and furniture, rustic…
Diamond Rio Tallahatchie RIverfest

Diamond Rio to headline New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest in October

New Albany, Miss. – New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest, now in its 21st year, will feature four-time CMA Group of the Year recipient, Diamond Rio as the headline act for this year’s event. Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists…
B&J Farmers' Market

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market adds new features in its 6th year

Locally grown produce, canned goods, hot food and live music. New Albany, MS – 5/16/2017 – Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market in downtown New Albany on the Tallahatchie Riverbank will start its sixth year with a Friday night kick-off …
Freedom Fest

New Albany Freedom Fest Weekend brings new Attractions, Events

  Another big event and some new activities have been added to Freedom Fest Weekend, June 23-24 in New Albany. Duck Dynasty’s Justin Martin The Magnolia Civic Center has booked Duck Dynasty’s Justin Martin for a talk at…

19th Annual William Faulkner Literary Contest entry deadline drawing near

If you have been told you have "a way with words"  you may wish to consider entering the 2017 William Faulkner Literary Contest. Entries are accepted in several categories, there is no entry fee, and over $5000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Entries…
Bike Month

Bike Month focuses on biking in Mississippi

New Albany is all about biking, with increasing numbers of locals and tourists taking to the streets and trails in our area. But do you know the rules of the road for bikers? Are you sometimes confused by bicycle paths? Check out this information…
Pipkin and Kelly Crawfish festival

Crawfish Festival raises money for playground improvements fund

While the torrential rains cancelled the first Tallahatchie Crawfish & Shrimp Festival at the Park Along the River last weekend, that didn’t stop organizers of the event or the hundred or so people who showed up at the scaled down event…
Best Southern Small Town, New Albany MS

New Albany named “BEST Southern Small Town” by USA TODAY

The city of New Albany has been named “America’s Best Southern Small Town” for 2017 by the national newspaper, USA TODAY. Earlier this year the city was named as one of twenty nominations by a panel of travel writers and experts.…
Carnegie Link Up program in New Albany MS

Carnegie Link Up endowment, local support enable young students’ symphony performance

Most of the 800 seats in the New Albany High School auditorium were filled Friday afternoon by elementary school students in a Carnegie Link Up performance, playing musical instruments and singing with a professional symphony orchestra. It…
Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, the Wayward Kin

Tallahatchie Crawfish and Shrimp Festival cancelled due to weather forecast. Musical performances moved indoors

The much-anticipated Tallahatchie Crawfish and Shrimp Festival, which was to take place this Saturday, April 22, at the Park Along the River, has been cancelled due to the forecast of heavy thunderstorms. After reviewing the forecasts, organizers…