Archived, searchable stories about issues that affect the healthcare of the community. May include local providers, government actions or inactions, national initiatives, etc.  that affect our healthcare.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…

BMH-UC Cancer Center brings cutting edge cancer treatment closer to home

New Albany, MS- The opening Tuesday afternoon, August 16th, of the new Cancer Center at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMH-UC) means cancer patients here and in nearby counties will find state-of-the-art treatment much closer to home. Well-known…

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County opens new Cancer Center

New Albany, MS- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMH-UC) formally opened its new $600,000 Cancer Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon, August  16th. Click here for information on services to be provided at the new…

Back-to School Health Fair dispensed fun and information

A large crowd of children and parents gathered Saturday morning for the yearly back to school health fair held at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. Undeterred by the heat outside, bounce house fun was a hit with the boys and girls. …

Be careful out there: School bus regulations and safety reminders

School buses are the safest form of highway transportation according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Our main concern is always safety,” said Lecia Stubblefield, Director of Transportation.  “We maintain our buses…

Baptist Healthplex to change owners August 1st.

NEW ALBANY, MS- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has announced that the Baptist HealthPlex will transition to a new owner effective August 1, 2016. Flex Fitness, LLP will take over operations as of 12:01 a.m., August 1, 2016. Their…

Baptist Union County welcomes new physician

NEW ALBANY, MISS., July 25, 2016 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced the addition of J. Matthew Rhinewalt, M.D. to its medical staff. Rhinewalt is a double board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine…

Baptist Union County to host Back-to-School Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., July 21, 2016 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free back-to-school health fair on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. The event will feature a host of free health…

Baptist Union County: nation’s only hospital to achieve all Quest Award quality measures two years running

NEW ALBANY, MS- On June 1, 2016, Premier, Inc. recognized Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County with the Quest® Award for High-Value Healthcare for providing outstanding patient care. Only three hospitals in the nation received the award…

Union County Fair emphasizes breast cancer awareness

Thursday night of the Fair was "A Fair Fight Against Breast Cancer" night. Breast cancer awareness was the (hot pink) ticket at the Union County Fair Thursday evening. An evening for learning about breast cancer, honoring victims, survivors…

It’s Time for Back to School Immunizations

While the end of summer seems a long time away, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reminds parents that state law requires kids to be immunized against childhood diseases to enter public or private school, Head Start or daycare. According…

Baptist Union County earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation

  NEW ALBANY, MISS., June 29, 2016 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary…

Baptist Union County hosts Baby Fair

New Albany, MS-Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County held their annual baby fair on Monday, May 2 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s front lobby.  The event was free to the community. The goal of the event is to give expectant mothers…