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…
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.
NEMiss.News NAFD at Hillcrest Preschool

New Albany Fire Department visits Hillcrest Preschool to teach fire safety

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      Thursday was the day for New Albany Fire Department to visit Hillcrest Preschool.   New Albany Fire Crew members from C shift visited the preschoolers and spoke to each one of them while…
NEMiss.News Baptist Memorial Health Care logo

Baptist to Require COVID Vaccine for All Employees

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2021 – Baptist Memorial Health Care will require all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, 2021. “After much consideration and discussion, our leadership team believes this is the best decision…
NEMiss.News Doctors Bullock and Scott at Baptist's Back to School Fair

Baptist Union County Back-to-School Health Fair 2021

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Baptist Hospital Union County hosted the popular Back to School Health Fair, where community health care providers, public safety employees and other professionals provided information and advice to students and their families.
NEMiss.News Baptist 2021 Back to School Health fair

Baptist Union County to host 2021 Back-to-School Health Fair

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Baptist Union County and its community partners will host the popular Back to School Health Fair on July 24th. See the details of the free community Health Fair.
NEMiss.News Free COVID-19 vaccines at Community Center

Baptist Union County to Host Free COVID-19Vaccine Event at Community Center

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For anyone age 12 or over, COVID-19 vaccines will be available Wednesday, June 9th, at the New Albany Community Center. Vaccines are free, and no appointments are necessary. Baptist Hospital Union County is hosting this event.

NMMC honors Foley with Advanced Practice Excellence Award

Foley is a resident of Blue Springs