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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.…
New Albany MS Cheyenne McCollum earns DAISY 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…
New Albany MS Cheyenne McCollum earns DAISY 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…
New Albany MS Cheyenne McCollum earns DAISY 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…
New Albany MS Grantham named CEO

Former Baptist Union Co. assistant administrator Grantham to lead hospital

NEW ALBANY, Mississippi, October 22, 2019—Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has named James Grantham as administrator and CEO, effective Sunday, Oct. 27. Grantham, who holds the same position at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville,…
New Albany MS Walter Grace retires

Baptist Memorial thanks Baptist Union Co. CEO Grace for service

NEW ALBANY, Mississippi, Oct. 18, 2019—Walter Grace , CEO and administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, has retired after an influential 22-year career at Baptist. After serving in various roles since 1997, Grace came to…
New Albany MS Baptist Breast Cancer luncheon crowd

Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon draws a full house

Baptist Hospital’s annual free luncheon for breast cancer awareness Wednesday at Hillcrest Baptist Church was “sold out.” The 160 guests filled the church dining hall and heard Dr. Jason Lohmeier, a radiologist at Baptist Memorial…
New Albany MS 2019 Community Health Fair

Baptist Union County hosts Community Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., October 2, 2019 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free community health fair on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. Offerings include free flu vaccines; body mass index…
Baptist Hospital Top 100 Rural & Community Hosp.

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon to heighten breast cancer awareness

NEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 26, 2019– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and preventive care measures. The luncheon will take place at noon on…
New Albany MS Tallahatchie River Run

30th annual Tallahatchie River Run

The 30th Annual Tallahatchie River Run drew more than 300 participants to downtown New Albany, Saturday morning, Sept. 28. Runners came from several Mississippi counties. There were several participants from Tennessee and one runner came…
New Albany MS Baptist donation for housing bicycles

Baptist donates toward bicycle storage building for library

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has donated $1,000 for a building to house bicycles now available to the public at the Union County Library. Baptist CEO Walter Grace presented the check Tuesday to Librarian Sissy Bullock and library…
New Albany MS active shooter exercise

“Active shooter” exercise conducted at hospital

Several state and local law enforcement agencies conducted a practice "active shooter" exercise Thursday morning, Sept. 5, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County in New Albany. At no time was there any actual danger to people in the…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

FYI: “Active Shooter” drill set for Baptist Hospital Union County

Local emergency management and law enforcement personnel will conduct an "active shooter" drill Thursday morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County. The Union County Emergency Management Agency, Union County Sheriff's Office, New…
New Albany MS Baptist Union County award for high-value healthcare

Baptist Union County Recognized for High-Value Healthcare

NEW ALBANY, Miss., Aug. 20, 2019–Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been named a finalist for Premier Inc.’s 2019 QUEST® Award for High-Value Healthcare. This award recognizes hospitals for achieving top overall performance in…
New Albany MS 2019-2020 Back to School Health Fair smiles

2019-2020 Back-to-School Health Fair: alas, no snow

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County hosted the 2019-2020 Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday morning August 10, 2019. The ever-popular event gets kids off to a good start, healthwise, with a variety of health screenings (eyes, ears, height,…
New Albany MS Cheyenne McCollum earns DAISY award

Baptist Union County nurse honored with DAISY award

NEW ALBANY, Miss., July 29, 2019 – Cheyenne McCollum, BSN, 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. McCollum, who works…