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 "Young, drunk, careless folks"

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 "Young, drunk, careless folks"

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 "Young, drunk, careless folks"

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…

Baptist Union County to Host Free Flu Vaccine Drive-Thru for Community

    NEW ALBANY, MISS., September 28, 2020– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, located at 200 Hwy 30 West, will provide free flu vaccines for those 18 years and older on Tuesday, October 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Due to COVID-19,…

Things are better…keep on keeping on! COVID-19 Weekly summary 21SEP2020

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COVID-19: Week of September 14 - 21, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI Mississippi's 3538 new COVID-19cases was a 3.9% increase from last week's 2639. This a jump of about 1%. There were 104 deaths, down from 121 last week.…
NEMiss.news Dr. Birx at Ole Miss

Governor keeps masks, loosens other restrictions: COVID-19 Weekly Summary 14SEP2020

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COVID-19: Week of September 8 – 14, 2020   Note: The MSDH did not report full hospital data last week on either September 7 or 8.  The most recent days reported are through 9-10-2020: This week's report is adjusted to include data…
NEMiss.News Mask up Mississippi

Zero deaths reported today, trends largely downward: Covid Weekly summary 08Sept2020

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COVID-19: Week of September 1 - 8, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4429 new COVID-19 cases and 112 new deaths this week, for a total of 87,379 cases and 2585 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Premier Inc. Recognizes Six Baptist Memorial Hospitals for High-Value Healthcare

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is among six Baptist Memorial hospitals that have been recognized by Premier Inc. for providing High-Value Healthcare. This award, presented by Premier Inc., recognizes hospitals…
NEMiss.news. 31AUG 2020 Covid-19 Weekly Summary

Mask mandate extended to continue downward trends: Covid-19 Weekly Summary 31AUG2020

COVID-19: Week of August 25 – 31, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4545 new COVID-19 cases and  225  new deaths this week, for a total of 82,950  cases and 2473 deaths since reporting began on March…
NEMiss.news COVID-19 Summary 24AUG2020

Northeast Mississippi coronavirus cases, deaths rising much faster than state: COVID Weekly: 24AUG2020

COVID-19: Week of August 18 - 24, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 5,993 new COVID-19 cases and 153 new deaths this week, for a total of 78,405 cases and 2,248 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …
NEMiss.news Covid summary August 17 2020

MS seeing some better news, but school issues loom: COVID Weekly Summary 17AUG2020

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COVID-19: Week of August 11 - 17, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4763 new COVID-19 cases and 183 new deaths this week, for a total of 72,412 cases and 2095 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …
NEMiss.news Covid Weekly Summary 10AUG2020

Some schools opening, hospitals strained, MS rising in national stats: Weekly Covid-19 summary 10AUG2020

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Schools, hospitals, businesses, all feeling the pressure of dealing with pandemic statistics as Mississippi continues its rise in national stats.
NEMiss.news public school delays, Covid-19 Summary 3AUG2020

Teachers, health officials favor public school delays: COVID-19 Weekly Summary 3AUG2020

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Many teachers and most health officials favor a delay in reopening MS public schools as pandemic continues to spiral in the state.
NEMiss.news Candace Jarvis Service First award

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Candace Jarvis, who has been named the quarterly Service First Champion at Baptist-Union County.
NEMiss.News "Young, drunk, careless folks"

MS now 7th in new cases per million, Reeves decries “young, drunk, careless” – Weekly COVID-19 Summary 27JUL2020

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COVID-19: Week of July 21 – July 27, 2020 STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 9061 new COVID-19 cases and 143 new deaths this week, for a total of 52,957 cases and 1501 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. These reports…