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Jackson, Miss. — Small businesses across the State which closed as a result of COVID-19 may soon get a boost from a bill sent to the Governor Thursday. Senate Bill 2772 sets aside $300 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to create two programs providing a direct payment to some businesses and a grant to others. […]
The Union County Heritage Museum has reopened on a limited basis, following CDC protocols. Director Jill Smith said the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for now. Visitors must bring masks and wear them when in the museum; hand sanitizer is available. Occupancy is limited to 20 total or […]
The late arrival of warm spring weather has apparently helped spur on several local construction-related projects, which people may have noticed. The slab was being poured for the addition to New Haven Center for Special Needs Adults, which will provide a new large dining and multi-purpose area plus ADA-accessible restrooms. Also included is expansion of […]
Twenty-seven people got tested for the COVID-19 illness at the Union County Fairgrounds Thursday, Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton said. He said that 35 actually showed up but some information did not match so not all were able to use the in-vehicle testing. He did not have more details concerning exactly what the […]
Traffic from Hwy. 30 West to be rerouted because of 18-wheeler accident near Martintown Road. The two-lane road and near-by rise make this intersection a treacherous spot.
The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed many things and one, to a degree, is that we are having important elections this year. Union Countians will vote Nov. 3 on a president, U. S. senator, U. S. representative, Supreme Court justice, five election commissioners and one county school board trustee. The presidential preference primary and other party […]
The University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi Department of Health will be in New Albany this week to test people for the COVID-19 illness caused by the coronavirus. They have been setting up one-day, drive-through collection sites around the state. Testing hours will be from noon to 4 p.m. but only those with appointments […]
New Albany fire crews were dispatched about 6 a.m. Saturday for reports of smoke coming from a structure at 1112 Rolling Hills Drive. When crews arrived they verified smoke coming from the eaves of the brick home. Crews made entry and found a fire in the attic in the area of the bathroom exhaust fan-heater. […]
Former Justice Court Judge, Ronnie M. Rakestraw, 67, passed away at his home surrounded by his three girls after a battle with cancer. Ronnie was born in Union County to Jewel Browning Rakestraw and Hollis M. Rakestraw. Ronnie lived in the Parks community his entire life. Ronnie served as Union County Justice Court Judge for […]
Kenneth Howard “Ken” Priest, 55, resident of the Blue Springs Community, died May 9, 2020 at his home. Ken was born December 5, 1964 to Sid and Imogene Priest in Oakland, CA. He attended Delta State University and graduated in 1988. Ken was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Tupelo where he was […]
OKOLONA/CHELSEA, AL – One of Chickasaw County’s most beloved daughters, Dolly Ann Hill Nabors, returned to her Creator on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after a long, productive life. Dolly had moved to the Birmingham area several years ago to be near her granddaughter, Katy, as she gracefully greeted her sunset years. Born into the pioneer […]
Nearly 58 years ago a pivotal event in the U. S. civil rights saga happened a 40-minute drive from New Albany. James Meredith became the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi, but not without a protracted court fight that culminated in 15 hours of rioting. Two men were killed and an […]
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