Tag Archive for: Tallahatchie Riverfest

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.…
New Albany MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

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 MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

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…
New Albany MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

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…

Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events

The New Albany Main Street Association announced location changes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, of several of this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Main Street had previously announced that several events would be held on the lawn…
2018 Tallahatchie Riverfest

Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29

Friday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues.  See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers. …
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Riverfest Hoopfest entry deadline drawing near

The Tallahatchie Riverfest Committee is excited to announce that Perkins Dental of New Albany is sponsoring the 2018 HOOPFEST! The event will take place on Saturday, September 29th on Camp Street, alongside the Union County Courthouse, beginning…

Union Co. Literacy Council to have Riverfest raffle fundraiser

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The Union County Literacy Council is raffling off tickets to raise funds to benefit the program. Tickets are $5.00 each and will be sold before the Riverfest and during the Riverfest, which will be held on Saturday, September 29. During Riverfest,…
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Riverfest artwork selected by Main Street Association

The New Albany Main Street Association is excited to announce that artwork has been chosen to represent the 2018 Tallahatchie Riverfest. Several students from the Union County School District submitted pieces for review by the Riverfest Committee. The…
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City Board, March 6: Emergency warning system repair, improving city water discussed

Substantial repair needed by New Albany's emergency weather warning system was the first major item of business that came before the city board March 6 meeting, Tuesday evening. Bill Mattox, manager of the city's public utility operation…

Diamond Rio closes out 2017 Riverfest under cloudy skies

Despite cloudy skies and a little rain from Hurricane Nate's trek through the Mississippi Gulf Coast area, thousands of fans turned out to see Diamond Rio at this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest. Fans of all ages packed the area surrounding the…
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Tallahatchie Riverfest Friday night, 2017

The weather was perfect -- temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and no mosquitoes -- during the Riverfest Friday night musical entertainment. At 7:30 p.m.,Terry "Harmonica" Bean was the first performer on the Riverview Stage in New Albany's…
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City Board, October 2017: Kratom, Junior Alderman, water discussed

A locally available "herbal" drug and the Junior Alderman program were among items drawing new interest at the October Board of Aldermen meeting, Tuesday October 3rd. New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson spoke to the board about the local…
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Ducks’ splashdown set Saturday at noon during RiverFest

Ducks are getting ready for their big race on the Tallahatchie River this Saturday. The fourth annual Rubber Duck Regatta gets underway at noon off the river bridge in New Albany. The ducks' lucky owners will win over $1000 in cash prizes. Approximately…

Agape raffle at Riverfest will help fund free medical services

Mary Hargrove, Executive Director of Agape Health Services, Inc., furnished this information to NAnewsweb.com about the Agape raffle, which will raise funds to be used to help provide the Agape free clinic’s  services. Riverfest visitors…
New Albany MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

Park improvements to be made for Tallahatchie Riverfest

Thousands of people from across the region are expected to visit New Albany for this year’s annual Tallahatchie Riverfest, on October 6 and 7th. While the influx of visitors is good news for New Albany’s economy, the growth in the crowds…