Archived, searchable stories about area festivals and local events that draw folks from beyond the presenting community: Tallahatchie Riverfest,  Gum Tree Festival,  Peach Festival, Tanglefoot Trail, Bodock festival, meetings& conventions, Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market, OLEPUT, etc.

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.…
Best Southern Small Town, 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…
Best Southern Small Town, 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…
Best Southern Small Town, New Albany MS

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 Tanglefoot Trail Arch

Arch added to Tanglefoot Trailhead Plaza in New Albany

Most of of the work was completed, Tuesday, Nov. 14, for the graceful new arch marking the Tanglefoot Trailhead in downtown New Albany. The two masonry bases supporting each end of the arch had been completed a short time ago. The arch is…

Diamond Rio closes out 2017 Riverfest under cloudy skies

Despite cloudy skies and a little rain from Hurricane Nate's trek through the Mississippi Gulf Coast area, thousands of fans turned out to see Diamond Rio at this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest. Fans of all ages packed the area surrounding the…
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Tallahatchie Riverfest Friday night, 2017

The weather was perfect -- temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and no mosquitoes -- during the Riverfest Friday night musical entertainment. At 7:30 p.m.,Terry "Harmonica" Bean was the first performer on the Riverview Stage in New Albany's…
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Ducks’ splashdown set Saturday at noon during RiverFest

Ducks are getting ready for their big race on the Tallahatchie River this Saturday. The fourth annual Rubber Duck Regatta gets underway at noon off the river bridge in New Albany. The ducks' lucky owners will win over $1000 in cash prizes. Approximately…
"Lena Grove," by John Steele Davis

Annual Faulkner & Folk Art Exhibit opens September 22

The opening of the fourth annual Faulkner and Folk Art Exhibit will be Friday, September 22, 5 – 7 PM, at the Union County Heritage Museum, 114 Cleveland Street in New Albany. This year’s featured book – art challenge is William Faulkner’s…
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…
New Albany MS 2017 Freedom Fest

2017 Freedom Fest delivers fun, food, music despite weather challenges

Although Friday night's street dance was knocked out by rain, Saturday's 2017 Freedom Fest events enjoyed good weather and good attendance. Under partly cloudy skies and temperatures about 80 degrees with low humidity, festival…
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…
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…
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.…