Union County board renews casualty insurance, opens bids for road work
At its 9-26-2022 meeting, the Board of Supervisors dealt with insurance costs, road bids, hiring and using grants for Kevlar vests for county law enforcement employees.
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Tuesday afternoon wreck involving two semi-trailer trucks and small van sent two to Baptist Hospital
New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says a “perfect storm” was averted in a multiple vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 15 and Sam T. Barkley Dr. Two persons were transported to Baptist Union County Hospital.
Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon to heighten breast cancer awareness
After a three year hiatus, Baptist Union County will host its free luncheon, open to the public, focusing on breast cancer awareness. The luncheon is free, but check this post for registration information.
Ken Nowlin’s accomplishments recognized by Modern Woodmen
Congratulations to Ecru MS businessman Ken Nowlin, recently honored by Modern Woodmen of America as a Home Town Hero. Knowlin’s renovation and revitalization of downtown Ecru, MS, has placed it among the most attractive small town business districts anywhere. Knowlin is currently renovating the strip center at Bankhead Street and Central Avenue in New Albany.
Winners of 2022 Faulkner Literary Competition honored at annual luncheon
The 2022 William Faulkner Literary Competition winners’ luncheon was Thursday, September 22 in New Albany, MS. “Doing New Albany proud,” this competition continues to grow, drawing entries from around the world.
Two car wreck in New Albany early Saturday evening sends injured to hospital
A two automobile accident with entrapment tied up traffic in all directions from the Highway 15 bridge near Hwy 15 and Bankhead St. intersection early Saturday evening. Extent of injuries is unknown.
FINALLY: true high-speed internet service will be available in 2023 for folks in Union County, parts of surrounding counties
NALGW and ACE Fiber will work together to install true high-speed internet service to customers in Union and surrounding counties. NALGW customers could begin receiving service by the third quarter of 2023.
New Albany firefighter Jared Dillard graduates from State Fire Academy
Congratulations to NAFD firefighter Jared Dillard, who graduated from the State Fire Academy on September 22, 2022.
Priority Ambulance Service hosts open house at its new operations center
Priority Ambulance Service says its new operations center on Hwy. 14 provides an efficient work site and will help improve response times. An open house was held on September 14, 2022.
UPDATED 9-14-22: Child suffers gunshot wound in incident early Tuesday evening near Union/Pontotoc County line
A child, reported to be about two years old, was wounded by gunfire near Union/Pontotoc county line.
Stair Climb event honors firemen, police officers and EMTs who died September 11, 2001
Twenty two people from Union County climbed 110 floors at a Stair Climb event. The climb honored 343 fire fighters, 72 police officers and 8 EMTs who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Congratulations to all who participated. Never forget.
Opening of Bill Steber exhibit another ‘first’ for Union County Heritage Museum
The premier showing of ‘Spirit in the Soil: Objects and Evocations of the Mississippi Blues’, by renowned artist Bill Steber, drew an appreciative audience from near and far. It will hang in the museum through November. Don’t miss it!
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