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The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Union County. They released the following: “With more testing taking place across the state by MSDH and private labs, we’re seeing a jump in new cases. This morning we’re reporting 60 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, in 28 counties. Among […]
City of New Albany orders restaurants to close dining rooms New Albany officials have ordered all restaurants in the city to close in-facility dining effective at midnight Friday, March 20. Restaurants may offer curbside or delivery service. The mayor and board of aldermen issued the order Friday. “The city realizes that this will pose an […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 60-65 years old from Hancock County with chronic underlying conditions. He died in a Louisiana hospital. “As the coronavirus outbreak began claiming lives across the world, we knew this would eventually hit […]
The CREATE Foundation and United Way of Northeast Mississippi have established the COVID-19 Support Fund, a resource to relieve the burden on working families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. With public events, schools and workplaces shuttering as the pandemic unfolds, many workers will experience unprecedented financial hardship. The problem is especially […]
James R. Collins, Chief Executive Officer for BNA Bank, announced today that BNA Bank will take the necessary precautions, as outlined by the President of the United States and the CDC, to promote social distancing and help stop the spread of COVID-19. For the safety and well-being of our customers and employees, effective Friday, March […]
Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton reports that the state health department is calling for postponement of elective surgery due a shortage of protective medical equipment connected to the coronavirus spread. Here is the statement from the MSDH: JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) advises that given the ongoing spread […]
The Mississippi Transportation Commission at its March 10 meeting awarded contracts for maintenance projects throughout Mississippi. One will be in the New Albany area, on I-22. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will oversee the nine projects, which will maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure of the state. “These projects will make our highways safer and make […]
Union County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Curt Clayton wants the public to be aware of the following message: Please see attached image. As reported by Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS), this messaging is a HOAX. Please ensure all of your folks know this is bad information. Topics such as this, if they […]
Wednesday morning MSDH reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi in eight counties. Counties with their first #coronavirus cases are Bolivar, DeSoto, Madison and Perry. The state total now stands at 34, with 513 individuals tested. One of the biggest problems in dealing with the virus is a lack of testing. However, WTVA first […]
Not one but two New Albany businesses had vehicles crash into their fronts Wednesday. One was Endless Summer Boutique and Tanning Salon at 510 West Bankhead. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Whiteside said police were investigating the cause but the driver was uninjured. A customer walking out the door was injured, however, and reported being transported […]
The University of Mississippi has announced names of those who were on the Dean’s and Chancellor’s honor rolls for the fall 2019 semester. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74 are listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll; those who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00 are listed on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. To […]
Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton is trying to assess economic damage here due to the current situation. He asks that all business owners answer the attached questions and return them to him by emailing the forms to cclayton@unioncoms.com.
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