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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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…
NEMiss.News Baptist Leap Frog Grade A

Baptist Union County earns ‘A’ rating for care from national safety organization

Congratulations to Baptist Hospital for again being awarded a Grade A standing for patient safety from the Leap Frog Group.
NEMiss.News Cheryl Hodges and James Grantham

Scenes of Baptist Hospital-Union County 2022 Baby Fair

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County held its annual Baby Fair on Saturday morning, May 7, 2022. The fair is aimed toward getting all newborns off to a good start in life.
NEMiss.News Quarterly Service first champion 4-2022

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Robin Algee, recently named Service First Champion for the quarter at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County.
NEMiss.News Baptist Union Co. Health Fair 2022

Baptist Union County to Host Annual Baby Fair

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County announces its 2022 Baby Fair. The event is free to the public, and new and expectant moms are especially encouraged to attend.
NEMiss.News NAHS students in NMMC mentorship

NMMC Mentorship Academy admits two NAHS students

Two New Albany High School students will enter a NMMC mentorship academy. Successful completion will lead to certified nursing assistant training during the summer.
NEMiss.news State Health Officer Dobbs

State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs to resign at the end of July 2022

Mississippi State Health Officer , Dr. Thomas Dobbs, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of July, 2022.
NEMiss.News Know your heart health -Baptist Union Co.

Baptist Union County Offers HeartScore Screenings for American Heart Month

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During American Heart Month, Baptist-Union County is offering appointments for HeartScore screening for $50. The process is a non-invasive scan that takes about 10 minutes.
NEMiss.News Quarterly Baptist Service first

Baptist Union County selects Service First Quarterly Champion

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Congratulations to the quarterly Service First champion at Baptist Hospital Union County.
NEMiss.News 2022 New Year Baby

Baptist Union County Welcomes 2022 New Year’s Baby

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Congratulations to the first baby born in the New Year 2022 at Baptist-Union County, Nicholas A. Lemus, born on January 2, 2022!
NEMiss.News Happy Feet at the Museum

How to have Happy Feet is topic of November Museum Moments

How to have happy feet is the topic of this month's Museum Moments, Thursday November 18. Check it out, if your feet are sometimes unhappy.
NEMiss.News Service First Champions at Baptist-Union County

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champions for the quarter

Congratulations to Cliff Hanna and Ken Orr, recently named quarterly Service First Champions at Baptist-Union County.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County Named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

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Congratulations to the staff and management of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County for once again receiving national recognition for its quality of care.