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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently honored colleagues who had reached years of service milestones in their careers at Baptist at the annual Employee Service Awards on October 29th. The total number of years of service achieved by this group of colleagues totaled 835 years. James Grantham, CEO and Administrator, presented the awards, along with Lori […]
Here are the election results listing vote totals for each race in Union County’s 20 precincts. These totals include the machine votes only, and not the absentee ballots, which did not significantly change results. The totals referred to in the story posted Tuesday do include absentee ballots. Unofficial results for Union County’s 20 precincts More […]
In what was predicted to be a close race, incumbent Democratic sheriff Jimmy Edwards defeated Republican challenger Ashley Kidd, 53 percent to 47 percent in Tuesday’s general election. Kidd a police and school resource officer, had mounted a strong campaign and it had been speculated that he could also benefit from voters favoring a straight […]
J. Lynn West has been named editor of New Albany’s NAnewsweb.com online news site. West recently resigned from The New Albany Gazette, with more than 40 years’ experience in providing news for the Union County community. He has served as editor and in other positions for the New Albany Gazette and New Albany News-Exchange. West […]
By: J. Lynn West, Editor The meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors was typically brief Monday, despite having to deal with routine first-of-the-month business such as minutes, claims and work schedules. This, at least, allowed the county officials who are still facing election Tuesday to get out and engage in some last-minute campaigning. […]
Neely Robertson’s kindergarten class was the overall winner in the pumpkin contest held at New Albany Elementary School. Mrs. Neely tied in “recycling” and “kindness” as she introduced her students to one of the Sesame Street characters, Oscar! They created their pumpkin based on the book, “Oscar’s Book.”
The Pilot Club of New Albany recently presented New Albany Elementary School with a donation to the Food Pantry to help provide students in need with non- perishable canned and boxed food. Melanie Shannon Coordinator New Albany Schools “Preparing ALL for Success”
Ruby Tyre is 100 years old today! A lifelong resident of Union County, Miss Ruby was a nurse At Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County for many decades. She is the mother of Greta (Mrs. Joe) Wilson and a son, Gerald Tyre. The photo was taken several years ago. She is a resident at Union County Health […]
Trump in Tupelo by Phillip Martin for NAnewsweb.com In the brief time that I have been reporting for NAnewsweb.com, I have been given some opportunities that I otherwise would not have had the chance to experience. One such opportunity was attending the Keep America Great rally with President Trump in Tupelo, on Friday night. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass House Resolution 107, The Sergeant First Class Sean Cooley and Specialist Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss). This legislation establishes a twelve month, fully-funded fellowship in a congressional office of choice, in either a […]
Eden Brent concert: Cast of Blues exhibit, celebrating Mississippi music, will soon leave the Union County Heritage Museum with a blast of boogie woogie, jazz and blues music from acclaimed Mississippi Delta pianist Eden “Little Boogaloo” Brent on Friday, November 8, 6 till 9 p.m. Brent was nicknamed “Little Boogaloo” by her Greenville, Mississippi , […]
Sheriff’s Duties and Responsibilities: The sheriff is the county’s chief law enforcement officer. A sheriff is charged with keeping the peace within his county by causing all offenders in his view to enter into bonds (with sureties) for keeping the peace and appearing at the next circuit court. In case of refusal, the sheriff must […]
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