Tag Archive for: Northeast Mississippi news

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…
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

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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 Haeden Dyar

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 Haeden Dyar

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 Haeden Dyar

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 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 2024 & the holiday origins

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The Union County Juneteenth Freedom Celebration event was held at Park-Along-the-River on June 8. What are the origins of the holiday?
NEMiss.News Union Co. Historical Society, Lost Stories

Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting June 28 topic: Lost Stories, Cemeteries & Genealogies

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History detective Steve Robbins will discuss "Lost Stories, Cemeteries and Genealogies" at the Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting on June 28. Pre-register by June 26.
NEMiss.news First annual Juneteenth celebration 2023

Second annual Juneteenth Celebration- Friday and Saturday at Park-Along-the-River

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The public is invited to enjoy family fun, live entertainment and more at the 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday June 8 at park-along-the-river in downtown New Albany, MS. There will be kickoff activities, including fireworks Friday evening.
NEMiss.News Fossil Roadshow 2024

2024 Fossil Road Show to be at Museum June 8

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The ever-popular Fossil Road Show will be at the Museum on Saturday June 8. Bring your finds for identification and your family for fun and education all rolled into one event.

Internal Medicine and Pediatric Medicine

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Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany is nearing the expansion of its medical services to Saltillo, MS.
NEMiss.News UCSO seeks information on location of Donald Morris

Union County Sheriff seeks information from public regarding Donald Morris

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  Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has requested public assistance in locating Donald Morris, a suspect the Monday shooting of a man in Union County, Mississippi. Two additional males, Michael Bailey and Larry Smith,  were taken…

New Albany High School Art Exhibit opens May 13 at the Museum

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The opening reception for the annual New Albany High School Art Exhibit will be today, May 13, at the Union County Heritage Museum.

Against all odds, there it is-the Aurora Borealis in New Albany MS

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SkyWatchers in Mississippi beat the odds overnight, catching rare photographs of the Northern Lights in the Deep South.
NEMiss.News Michael J. Megelsh book on Adelbert Ames

Museum Moments May 16 features Civil War Book centered on an overlooked Mississippi politician

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The May 16 Museum Moments will feature Dr. Michael Megelsh of Blue Mountain Christian University, discussing his book on the life of Adelbert Ames, a MS Reconstruction-era Governor.
NEMiss.News Fire trucks blocked en route to fire

When it comes to emergency vehicles, “Do the right thing”

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The slow removal of a truck blocking the road delayed New Albany Fire Department fire trucks en route to a house fire.
NEMiss.News Daisy Award Winner Sarah Finley

Baptist Union County Recognizes Nurse For Outstanding Care

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Congratulations to Sarah Grace Finley, R.N. at Baptist-Union County, who recently won the Daisy Award for Outstanding Nursing Care.
NEMiss.News Haeden Dyar

Baptist Union County names Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Haeden Dyar, who was recently named a Service First Champion at Baptist Union County.