Archived, searchable posts of Northeast Mississippi area news stories covering a variety of topics of  importance and/or interest to the local community.

New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

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Guest Author Steve Patterson wrote this special Thanksgiving Day post in 2019. We hope our readers will enjoy reading Steve's Thanksgiving thoughts as they give thought to their own blessings.
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…
NEMiss.News Oxford Middle School

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 Oxford Middle School

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 Oxford Middle School

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…
NEmiss.NewS Vance Witt retires

BNA Bank to honor Chairman Vance Witt’s 58 Years of Service at Retirement Reception

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BNA Bank Cordially invites the public to join them for a reception honoring Vance Witt for his 58 years of service to both BNA Bank and to the community it serves. A retirement celebrtion at the Magnolia Civic Center On Friday September 18, from 2pm to 4pm. m
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Union County Heritage Museum Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant for Faulkner Literary Fest

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Union County Heritage Museum was one of over 300 recipients of grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission, with funding from the MS Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

You can $till $upport your Favorite in the Dance Like the Stars 21st Annual Event

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There is still time to support your favorite dancers in the Dance like the Stars fundraiser event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.

Police Chief Chris Robertson warns of burglaries, advises vigilance and seeks information

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Police Chief Chris Robertson urges New Albany citizens to be vigilant in light of a recent string of burglaries. See

Baptist Union County Hospital’s Back to School Health Fair is tomorrow, July 25

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Baptist Union County's Back-to-School Health Fair will be Saturday, July 25th. The goal of the popular event is to help local students get off to a healthy and successful school year.

Christmas in July 2026: A Beautiful and Successful Fundraiser for The Christmas Store

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The First Methodist Church's Third Annual Christmas in July Tablescapes fundraiser for The Christmas Store mission was a success on all lelvels. Many volunteers worked hard to create an enjoyable and successful day.
NEMiss.News the Cleveland St. Commumity Church

July’s Museum Moments will be a Celebration of Hymns and Their History

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Museum Moments topic on July 16th at Cleveland St. Community Church will be How Firm a Foundation: A Celebration of Hymns, presenting performance of traditional hymns and a sharing of their history.

New Albany’s America 250 celebration to be tomorrow at the Union County Courthouse

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New Albany's Ameerica 250 Celebration is tomorrow at the Courthouse. Admission is free.
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Museum seeks help with identification of those in 3 vintage baptism photos

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        Please share this with your "older" family and friends.     “Look, there’s water. What would keep me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36) Since the founding of New Albany outdoor…
NEMiss.News Dennis Clayton retirement

Dennis Clayton is retiring after 18 years of covering sports in the New Albany area

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Dennis Clayton is retiring after 18 years of covering sports in the Union County area. Many well-wishers gathered to honor him at his recent retirement party at the Museum.
Nemiss.News ParkaPalooza 2026

Something for everyone on May 30 at the 2026 ParkaPalooza, a fundraiser for Park Along the River

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The 2026 ParkaPalooza fund raiser for Park Along the River will present a car show, live music, hands-on activities, nature education, food trucks, games, pony rides & more. All proceeds will go to the Reimagining New Albany's Park Along the River Project.
NEMiss.News Oxford Middle School

Oxford Police Department evacuates Oxford Middle School

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Oxford MS Middle School has been evacuated due to a threat.
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