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…
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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…

Homeland Art category winners announced at Chickasaw Celebration

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On Tuesday April 18th, the Union County Heritage Museum and the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, along with other partners presented Chickasaw Celebration, a program honoring the Chickasaw Nation's history, culture and continuing influence upon…
New Albany schools

Board names Evans Superintendent of New Albany’s schools

The Board of Trustees of the New Albany School District has selected Lance Evans to serve as the district’s next superintendent, following a two-month search that began with employee and community meetings in February. Mr. Evans has been with…

New Albany counting down on Cracker Barrel sign pole and USA Today 10 Best poll

USA TODAY TOP 10 BEST SOUTHERN SMALL TOWN   Just a little over 4 days remain in the campaign to make New Albany the USA Today's Top Southern Small Town. Please vote daily, and encourage your friends and family to vote for New Albany.…
Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, the Wayward Kin

Tallahatchie Crawfish and Shrimp Festival cancelled due to weather forecast. Musical performances moved indoors

The much-anticipated Tallahatchie Crawfish and Shrimp Festival, which was to take place this Saturday, April 22, at the Park Along the River, has been cancelled due to the forecast of heavy thunderstorms. After reviewing the forecasts, organizers…
Chickasaw Nation

The Chickasaw Nation: celebrating North Mississippi’s mighty heritage

If you live in North Mississippi, you live on ground that once belonged to, and was sacred to, the Chickasaws. The story of how we (meaning white people) came to possess their land is not a story of our country's finest hour. But it is an oft-repeated…
Chickasaw Celebration

Chickasaw Celebration kicks off at museum, agenda announced

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The Chickasaw Celebration begins today at 4 p.m. at the Union County Heritage Museum, 114 Cleveland Street. This is the program: Agenda   4:00 p.m.     Chickasaw Celebration Kick-Off               Jill Smith,…

NASC&T culinary instructor visits Union County School District’s Job Fair

New Albany, MS- Anita Alef, the Culinary Arts Instructor from the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education, recently presented information related to careers in Culinary arts at the Union County School District's Job Fair. Alef…

New Albany Cracker Barrel to interview potential employees

The New Albany Cracker barrel is targeting an opening near the end of May.  The restaurant will seat 180 customers, who will be served by about 175 employees, both full-time and part-time. Interviews for many of those jobs will be held here…
Chickasaw Celebration

Chickasaw Celebration event set April 18 at museum in New Albany

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Chickasaw dancers and a  cultural delegation, speakers , Homeland Art and food are all part of the Chickasaw Celebration  set at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 7:30. The event is…

Union Co. Student Art Exhibit Opens at Museum April 17, Features Homeland Art

  The annual Union County High School Student Art Exhibit will open Monday, April 17, from 5 – 7 at the Union County Heritage Museum.  Art from Ingomar, Myrtle, East and West Union will showcase the creativity of the students…
Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, the Wayward Kin

First Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival adds kids’ activities and petting zoo

The inaugural Tallahatchie Crawfish Festival, taking place at the Park Along the River on Saturday, April 22 from Noon until 6pm, has drawn some attention over the last couple of weeks and is now adding a kids’ play area and petting zoo to…

UPDATED: Nine BNA Bank promotions announced by Board of Directors

New Albany, Mississippi: On behalf of the BNA Bank board of directors, James R. Collins, President and CEO, announces the following promotions: Bob Spencer has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Bob will…