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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.…
NEMiss.News Gail Morton and "the thief"

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…
NEMiss.News Gail Morton and "the thief"

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…
NEMiss.News Gail Morton and "the thief"

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…

The Museum’s Pioneer Days visitors enjoyed hands-on learning about the ‘olden days’.

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Scores of artists, musicians, crafters, and volunteers showed visitors to the Union County Heritage Museum's Pioneer Days many facets of the daily lives of the hill folks who setteled in this area.
NEMiss.News Lacosta watson is october 2025 service first winner

Baptist Union County Names Quarterly Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Lacosta Watson, RN, who was named the Baptist Union County's newest Service First Champion.

Board of Supervisors approved purchases for county equipment in a very quick meeting (10-20-2025)

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The Board of Supervisors held a very quick meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 to discuss county business.
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Annual Living History Event to be Oct. 23 -25 at the Museum in New Albany

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Mississippi Hills Folk Life & Pioneer Days will bring the homesteading experience and rural heritage of our region to life, with fun and educational activities for the family. Thursday & Friday are for special groups; Saturday is family day, free and open to the public.

Ingomar Mounds Archaeology Expo (Oct. 11, 2025)

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Visitors enjoyed displays of ancient Native American artifacts and practical demonstrations of Native crafts and practices at the Ingomar Mounds. Don't miss the Piominko Day celebrations in Tupelo on Monday, October 13!

Alderman Kevin Dale White announces retirement at board meeting (Oct. 7, 2025)

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At the New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting (Oct. 7, 2025), Ward 3 Alderman Kevin Dale White announced he will be retiring, effective January 27, 2026.  A public hearing on rezoning a lot near Coulter Dr. will take place on Nov. 6.
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Ingomar Mound Archaeology Expo set Oct. 11, brings archaeologists and more

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The annual Ingomar Mounds Archaeology Exposition will bring Native American food, artifact identification, weapons demonstration and more. This family event is free and open to the public, October 11, 2025.

Authors of all ages honored at 2025 William Faulkner Literary Luncheon in New Albany

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The 2025 William Faulkner Literary Luncheon was held on Friday, September 26, at First Methodist Church in New Albany. The event honored winners of this year's William Faulkner Literary Competition and featured a talk from award-winning author Beth Ann Fennelly.

20th year commemoration and rededication of the Faulkner Literary Garden

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Guests enjoyed a presentation from author Felder Rushing in honor of the 20th anniversary and rededication of the Faulkner Literary Garden. Sherra Owen was honored for her years of dedication to the garden and to the community.

Felder Rushing and the William Faulkner Literary Garden Anniversary

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Felder Rushing will be the guest speaker as the Union County Heritage Museum celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its William Faulkner Literary Garden. The event is free and open to the public.

Supervisors hear request for opioid settlement money for the drug court and an escaped tax dispute, 9-15-2025

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On September 15, 2025, the Union County Board of Supervisors heard a request to grant some of the Sackler opioid settlement money to the drug court, heard an escaped tax dispute, and addressed other county business.
NEMiss.News Gail Morton and "the thief"

Artist Gail Morton to relate stories of the history behind some of her work

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Master artist, teacher and storyteller Gail Morton will tell stories that inspired some of her work at Museum Moments Thursday, September 18.