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.…

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 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…

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…

Dee-1 and Shaunzy find appreciative fans at second Levitt AMP

New Albany, Mississippi- Everybody there was glad they'd come. Heavy rain a few hours before show time and threatened rain throughout the evening clearly hurt the turnout. But it didn't rain while Shaunzy and Dee-1 were on stage Saturday…

I Will Stand concert features Allegiance, T. Graham Brown

New Albany, MS-Following the recent release of  their Patriotic song, "I Will Stand," popular trio Allegiance is proud to announce the I Will Stand Tour. This special tour finds them teaming up with Country Music Legend, T. Graham Brown, SGMA…

Levitt AMP New Albany concert series debuts in threatening weather

New Albany, Mississippi-Although it had rained much of the day and rain clouds threatened throughout the evening, an estimated 500 people attended the first Levitt AMP Concert Saturday night. While many listened from their…

Free Music Alert! New Albany to have free concerts every weekend this summer!

New Albany, Mississippi- What's happening? This year New Albany was one of only 15 communities nationwide to win a Levitt AMP grant that will bring a 10-week music series to the Park Along the River in downtown.  Along with support from…

Memorial Day thoughts about coins on gravestones

Memorials and remembrances are very personal things. My father has been dead for over twenty years.  I still miss him--sometimes acutely, such as whenever a children's choir is singing or at Christmas or whenever I drive past what looks…

2016 Mississippi Bluegrass Championships at the Down From the Hills Heritage Music festival

New Albany, Mississippi- Music from all corners and shade trees of the Union County Fairgrounds rang out on a beautiful May day Saturday as the Mississippi Bluegrass Championships got underway at the Down Form the Hills Heritage Music Festival. Youth…

Senior Citizens’ Day celebrated at Fairgrounds

New Albany, Mississippi- Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said over 400 diners enjoyed the fried catfish dinner Thursday, May 19th, during Senior Citizens Day at the Union County Fairgrounds. Those attending enjoy mild temperatures and a pleasant…

TRP to present “The Man with Bogart’s Face”

May 27 & 28, 2016, the TRP presents "The Man with Bogart's Face" a mystery comed by Andrew J. Fenady produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. This show is a murder mystery with a shot…

Down from the Hills Heritage Music Festival is May 21st/UPDATED

New Albany, MS- The annual Down from the Hills Heritage Museum and Mississippi Bluegrass Competition is set May 21, 2016, at the Union County Fairgrounds.   Competition will begin at 10 a.m. in this the 15th year for the festival that selects…

Ricky Skaggs to headline New Albany’s 2016 Tallahatchie Riverfest

New Albany, MS- Coming up on its 20th year, the Tallahatchie Riverfest has brought a number of well-known national acts to perform in New Albany and this year will bring another. Country Music royalty, Ricky Skaggs, along with his Kentucky…

Levitt Series volunteers are needed. Can you help?

New Albany and surrounding area has been given a wonderful gift - 10 weeks of free music here in our home town!! But it takes a many hands to make this successful. We are in need of around 20 volunteers every week to make this run smoothly.…

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market gears up for the season

New Albany, MS – 5/13/2016 – Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market in downtown New Albany on the Tallahatchie Riverbank will start its fifth year Saturday, June 4th with an abundant produce selection and a plant sale by the Union County Master…