
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…

Board of Supervisors 8-18-2025: Cheryl Davis introduced as new interim UCDA coordinator, Supervisors approve new website for online tax payments
Featured News, Government & PoliticsAt the Board of Supervisors meeting on August 18th, Cheryl Davis was introduced as the new Interim UCDA coordinator. The board addressed a tax appeal, a new contract scheme for commercial dumpster rentals, a request from the tax assessor for a new website for online payments, and other county business.

Author Erin Austen Abbott will discuss the various considerations of Small Town Living
Culture, Featured NewsEver wonder why some people prefer living in small towns over larger cities? That will be the topic of author Erin Austen Abbott's discussion at the August Museum Moments at Union County Heritage Museum.

County Board hears zoning matter, tax appeal, other routine business 8-4-2025
Featured News, Government & PoliticsAlternative home construction possibilities, a tax assessment appeal and a good bit of other business were dealt with at the Union Co. Board of Supervisors meeting on August 4, 2025.

Baptist Union County Names Service First Champion
Featured News, PeopleCongratulations to Rachel Hayes and Emily Hutchins, recently named Service First Champions at Baptist Hospital Union County.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County’s 2025 Back-to-School Health Fair draws large crowd
Community, Featured NewsBaptist Memorial Hospital-Union County's annual Back-to-School Health Fair brings out hundreds of people to set families up for health and success in the new school year.

Supervisors hear request to vet the legal enrollment of Union County Schools’ students, July 7, 2025
Featured News, Government & PoliticsMike Walker asked the Board of Supervisors to consider improving the process of vetting of students to screen out illegal enrollments.

Christmas in July Tablescapes Luncheon will support The Christmas Store
Featured News, General NewsFirst Methodist Church's Second Annual Christmas in July Tablescapes Luncheon will support the Christmas Store. The Christmas store has helped Union County families provide gifts to their children for 25 years.

Seniors treated to a rocking good time at annual Senior Day in New Albany MS
Community, Featured NewsOur community's seniors were treated to great food, fellowship and entertainment at Senior Citizens Day. Plus, safety tips and info on free safety programs from the Sheriff's Department and New Albany Fire Department.

Aldermen swear in new Mayor, continue controversial zoning decision to August, & more
Featured News, Government & PoliticsAldermen swear in new Mayor, continue controversial zoning decision to August, & more.

Zoning board addresses variance request for group care home on Highland St.
Featured News, Government & PoliticsProperty developer Terry Young requested a variance to create a group care home for women recovering from addiction on Highland St. The board rejected the request based on code requirements. Young will appeal to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Baptist Union County Back to School Health Fair July 19
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Union County will host his annual back to school health fair for children 12 or younger. The July 19 event is free and open to the public.

The 3rd Annual Juneteenth celebration prevailed over Mother Nature
Featured News, General NewsIt took a lot of hustle and effort to pull off the 3rd Annual Union Co. Juneteenth Celebration after dangerous weather blew in. Congratulations to the Union Co. Juneteenth Committee & its community supporters!