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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.…
BMH diabetes luncheon

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…
BMH diabetes luncheon

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…
BMH diabetes luncheon

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…

Senior Citizens Day sees reduced participation as drive-through

The Union County Fair's Senior Citizen Day was different this year, thanks to COVID-19 safety concerns. Senior citizens usually gather in the Ladies Building, hear useful information about financial matters and health, have a free meal and…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The award was said to be particularly noteworthy because of the past year being difficult for hospitals.

6th grader gives back to dyslexia therapy class

Avery Watson, a 6th grader in the New Albany School District, had the idea to give back to her dyslexia therapy classroom that she was a part of for three years while she was a student at New Albany Elementary School. She began by donating bracelets…

Hospital pleased with drive-through vaccination clinic

Baptist Memorial Hospital officials said they were very pleased with Tuesday’s drive-through influenza vaccination clinic. The vaccinations are usually offered through an annual in-hospital health fair, not held this year due to the coronavirus…

Hospital adds IMPACTO high school intern program

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has made a commitment to serve as a partner for the IMPACTO Internship Program at New Albany High School.  More than forty students are enrolled in the various internship programs offered through New…

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations

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Paula Browning, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award given in appreciation of the work nurses do.  Browning, who works on the medical-surgical unit, was nominated…
BMH Service First

Douglas wins Baptist Hospital service award

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Amanda Douglas, BSN, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Amanda, a certified emergency nurse, was nominated by a colleague and is a past recipient of the Service…
Jill Smith

Museum director is Tree of Love honoree

Members of the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County Auxiliary dedicated this year’s Tree of Love to Jill Smith. Smith, director of the Union County Heritage Museum, was honored at the annual tree-lighting ceremony Monday in the hospital…
Dr. Paige Tomsic

Luncheon provides information on dealing with diabetes

Ten percent of the people in the United States have diabetes and a quarter of those are undiagnosed. A third of the population have a precursor called prediabetes. Diabetes also is listed as the seventh-leading cause of death and, not surprisingly,…
BMH diabetes luncheon

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon in conjunction with National Diabetes Month

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and management, especially how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The luncheon will take place on Thursday,…