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.
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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!
Tupelo store clerk murdered during holdup attempt Sunday morning
Tupelo police officers arrested Chris Copeland in a shooting death that took place during a holdup at Chevron Convenience store on Cliff Gookin.
County will sell for one-million dollars property it had been leasing for just $1,875 per year for over 60 years
The Union County Supervisors announced a balanced budget and a land sale that will benefit the College tuition program for county students. Master-Bilt/RSG will buy land that is the current site of a key part of their manufacturing program.
New Albany Board rejects bid for work on tennis courts
The New Albany Board of Aldermen’s September meeting included approving next year’s budget, delaying a property condemnation, rejecting a bid, and other business. NEMiss.News will have further details on the budget in coming days.
Mississippi Arts Commission grant helped fund Faulkner Literary Fest, currently under way for 2022
Mississippi Arts Commission makes a big impact in the New Albany community’s literary-focused festivals, work shops and discussions. Activities include many community events planned July through October.
Lopez family hosts several lawn parties every year for family, friends and neighborhood children
Their Labor Day weekend birthday party drew over 65 children and adults to the David and Angeles Lopez home in New Albany. Winner of the “traveled the farthest to attend” title came all the way from Seattle.
NAFD makes two runs to quench fires in same pickup truck
New Albany Fire Department called out twice for fires in the same pickup truck.
Harrison Scott Key, a Thurber Award winner who loves to get everyone laughing, is Faulkner Literary Luncheon speaker.
Harrison Scott Key, reared in Mississippi and winner of the Thurber Award for humor, is this year’s Faulkner Literary Luncheon speaker. Thrilled to be a ‘hillbilly’ writer of humor, Key likes to get everyone laughing.
Northeast Baseball Tigers collect third straight ABCA Academic Excellence award
Congratulations to all the NE Mississippi Athletes on the NEMCC Baseball Tigers team, which had a great year in the classroom, as well as on the field. The team has garnered much recognition for its academic accomplishments this year.
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.
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