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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.…

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…

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.

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse Kelsey Christy for outstanding care

Kelsey Christy, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, has received the DAISY Award in recognition of her outstanding patient care.

Rebecca Browning’s “Friendships: Nature’s Poetic Cycle” exhibit opens September 4, at the Museum

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Teaching artist Rebecca Browning's "Friendships: Nature’s Poetic Cycle" exhibit & sale will open Thursday September 4, 2025, at the Museum. Her study of the rhythms and ecological balances of nature produces produces art that can be enjoyed in all seasons.
NEMiss.News NEMCC Lady Tigers volleyball debut 2025

NEMCC Lady Tigers Volleyball counting heavily on local area players

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With only two returning players from its second season, NEMCC Lady Tigers Volleyball is counting heavily on players from the Northeast MS area.
NENiss.News Erin Abbott discusses Small town Living

Erin Austin Abbott: Using individual creativity to grow small towns in positive directions

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Author Erin Austin Abbott discusses ideas for creatively and thoughtfully growing small towns in ways to make them desirable for both long-time residents and newcomers.
NEMiss.News Baptist Service First Champions

Baptist Union County Names Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Rachel Hayes and Emily Hutchins, recently named Service First Champions at Baptist Hospital Union County.
NEMiss.News Tablescapes Luncheon 2024

Christmas in July Tablescapes Luncheon will support The Christmas Store

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First 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.

Baptist Union County Back to School Health Fair July 19

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Baptist 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.

Warnings are issued for long periods of extreme heat: Are we ready?

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With widespread predictions of coming extreme heat conditions, it is important to make sure we understand the dangers and have plans to deal with the issue.
NEMiss.News Congressional Art Competition winner Halle Riddle

First Congressional District Art Competition names local winners

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Congratulations to Halle Riddle of Booneville, First Place Winner, and to other area winning students named winners in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

Community baby shower for dads supports and celebrates fatherhood

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Attention Dads and expectant Dads in  Clay, Chickasaw, Lowndes, Lee, Monroe, and Prentiss counties. A free Baby Shower for Dads is set to help support and celebrate fathers, expectant fathers and families.

Goodness Snakes Alive! The Fossil Roadshow arrives at the Museum June 14

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The 17th annual Fossil Road Show will have speakers on Mississippi snakes and on recent fossil finds, as well as educational family fun. Experts will be on hand to identify finds brought in by the public and the Memphis Gem and mineral society will have displays and sales.