Archived, searchable stories, not of an emergency nature, but deemed to be  broadly important or interesting stories to the community as a whole. This designation may be attached to any individual story in any category. It may include news, events, personalities, etc.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

,
  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

,
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

,
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…

Murder Mystery Dinners returning to Magnolia Room

,
The $30 cost include hors d'oeuvres, a multi-course meal, entertainment and the chance to solve a mystery.

New Albany spray park unlikely to open this summer

,
City officials would like to build a new spray park but estimated cost for a similar attraction would be $500,000 to $700,000.

School-based COVID testing would keep students in classes and cut quarantines

,
The testing would allow students who come into close contact with someone showing symptoms to remain in class rather than being quarantined at home 14 days.

Supervisors appoint Shuman to interim election commission post

,
The county board also approved several hirings and job changes in other departments.

Baptist Baby Fair 2021 enjoys perfect weather, strong participation 

,
A large group of local new mothers and expectant mothers attended the Baptist Hospital's Baby Fair 2021, where they received pertinent information and bags of goodies.

The world honors the US labor movement on May 1. Why don’t we?

,
Why May Day is International Labor Day: The American history lesson I had to leave the US to learn.
Brink's truck NEMiss.news

No explanation for no cash at the Walmart. War Eagle?

,
Brink's security service does not wish to explain why the New Albany Walmart could not give change to customers wishing to pay cash for their purchases.

New Albany Southern Living honor appears to be paying tourism dividends

,
The interest in tourism for our area is coming from at least 45 states.
Joe and Greta Wilson 65th NEMiss.News

Joe and Greta Wilson 65th wedding anniversary

,
New Albany's Joe and Greta Wilson are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today.

Voters can cast absentee ballots for June 8 general election starting today

,
Some races were settled in the party primaries so voters will have only two or three offices to decide on June 8.

Trail welcome center opening and autism walk draw good crowd

,
In addition to the ribbon-cutting and walk, activities included refreshments and activities for kids at the adjacent Union County Library.

Opening of trail welcome center and dog park among full slate of Saturday events

,
The welcome center open house will be 9 a.m. to noon with the ribbon-cutting at 9:30. The walk will be at 10 followed by library events and the dog park ribbon-cutting will be at 1 p.m.