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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Tallahatchie River Festival September 23, 2023

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The City of New Albany and the New Albany Main Street Association welcomes country music’s “Little Texas” as our 2023 Tallahatchie Riverfest headliner. Little Texas has some of America’s #1 country music hits such as “God Blessed…
NEMiss.News ThunderPaws Poker Run

Second annual ThunderPaws Poker Run to be September 24

Second Annual ThunderPaws event will be September 24, and will provide fun for the participants and funds for the Union County Humane Society to benefit local animals.
NEMiss.News Tallahatchie Riverfest view of Courthouse lawn

Tallahatchie Riverfest fun is coming soon: BNA RiverRun, Case show, duck race, music and much more.

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New Albany's Tallahatchie Riverfest will be providing a big selection of family fun on Saturday, September 24th. Make your plans and mark your calendars!
NEMiss.News Faulkner Literary Competition luncheon 2021

Faulkner Literary Luncheon top event of Riverfest weekend

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A near-capacity crowd attended the annual Faulkner Literary Competition luncheon, and winners from several states attended. See a list of weekend events yet to come for Tallahatchie Riverfest.
NEMiss.news 2020 Tallahatchie RiverFest New Albany MS

Tallahatchie RiverFest called a success – despite pandemic

    (September 2020) NEW ALBANY, Miss—Another weekend filled with music, friends, and family is in the books. The City of New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest 2020, while small in attendance compared to last year’s event,…

Tallahatchie RiverFest starts today

Tallahatchie RiverFest schedule   Friday, Sept. 25 5-10 p.m. - Friends and Family Play All Day at the Park Along the River pavilion and green space. Cost is $10 per person. 5-8 p.m. - Downtown merchants Shop the Block. A percentage…

Tallahatchie RiverFest going on more or less as planned

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Despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many of the annual Tallahatchie RiverFest events will go on more or less as planned this weekend. Included will be a marketplace, recreation for children and the music concert Saturday…
NEMiss.news Riverfest 2020 map

Tallahatchie Riverfest 2020 overview & map

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      (New Albany, MS, September 2020) The 2020 Tallahatchie Riverfest is on the horizon, and the planning committee has several things in store. The event, which started as a celebration to honor New Albany’s native…
NENiss.news Shop the Block unveiled

Shop the Block for Charity: New Albany Main Street

      New Albany, MS, September 2020: New Albany Main Street Association is excited to announce their new monthly event, SHOP the BLOCK for CHARITY. The series will begin Friday, September 25th with specials from 5-8…

Steve Azar to headline Tallahatchie RiverFest

Steve Azar will headline New Albany's three-day Riverfest that will also include arts and crafts.

Aldermen receive comprehensive plan, give tentative go-ahead for RiverFest

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Bob Barber of the Orion Planning and Design group presented the new comprehensive plan for the City of New Albany to aldermen Tuesday. “What I want to do is to get New Albany NEXT on the table before the board,” he said, noting it has…
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2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest Thoughts and Thanks From The Organizers

(New Albany, Miss, September 2019) From the 6:00 am Arts Market vendors setting up in Cooper Park to Tiki’s Sno Hut selling the last snow cone at 10:20 pm at the Riverview Stage, the best southern small town was busting with activity on…