Tag Archive for: Myrtle MS

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…
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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…
ATV accident fatality

ATV accident kills man in Myrtle

Myrtle MS--A man was killed about noon today, Monday, Sept. 3, in an accident with an all terrain vehicle (ATV) near Myrtle. Ronald Shaun Phillips, age 51, died when the “four-wheeler” ATV he was riding turned over. Phillips was alone.…

Myrtle chop shop raided by Union County Sheriff’s office

Officers of the Union County Sheriff's Office (UCSO) raided a "chop shop" near Myrtle Saturday, August 25, and recovered a variety of stolen motor vehicles. After receiving information from a dependable source, UCSO officers obtained and…

Myrtle sets reception to celebrate Town Clerk’s years of service

The public is invited to attend the reception celebrating the Town Clerk's long service to the Myrtle community. Marie White started as Town Clerk for Myrtle on February 1, 1993. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will host a reception to recognize…

Myrtle 2017 Christmas Parade

Myrtle MS held its 2017 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. A mild evening in the mid-50's, free hot chocolate, floats and Santa's arrival all ensured that everyone had a good time. Sidney Morman was grand Marshall of this year's…
unclaimed property Myrtle MS

Myrtle Unclaimed Property event will return money to citizens

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Representatives from the Office of Treasurer, Lynn Fitch, will be at the Myrtle Town Hall (1025 Church St) on November 15, 2017, to give back unclaimed property to citizens of the 38650 zip code.  A little over $31,000 is currently…
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Myrtle High School senior dies in auto accident

A Myrtle High School senior was killed early Thursday morning in a single-car accident in rural Union County. Joshua Swan, age 18, was killed when the vehicle he was driving on County Road 59 left the roadway and struck a tree. First reports…
Fred Nugent Shooting death

Sheriff’s investigation of Myrtle shooting death continues

An autopsy was performed last week in Jackson on the body of Fred Nugent, age 56, who died after a gun battle near Myrtle, Friday, Sept. 1. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards told NAnewsweb.com on Wednesday, September 13th, that the autopsy…

No charges yet in Myrtle shooting: complicated scene, multiple shooters

One man is dead following a gunfight early Friday evening at a residence near Myrtle. A little before 7PM, the office of Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards got a call about the Myrtle shooting incident at 1057 County Road 68, a lot…
Oath of office

Town of Myrtle will swear in officials, public invited

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The Town of Myrtle's swearing-in of newly elected officials will be done on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 6 p.m., at Myrtle Town Hall. Justice Court Judge Chris Childers will give the oath of office, and anyone interested is invited to attend.   For…

Candidates’ Forum draws large crowd of interested voters

The Republican Women's Club hosted a bipartisan candidates' forum at the Union County Courthouse on Monday evening, April 24th. Sue Morrison, President of the Republican Women's Club handled the evening's official duties, and Daniel Sparks,…

Myrtle to hold its 8th annual “Music at the Tracks”

The Town of Myrtle is having their 8th annual "Music at the Tracks" Festival on Saturday, April 15, 2017. There will be live music all day. Candidates running for Mayor and Aldermen of the Town will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves. We…

Myrtle 2016 Christmas Parade pictorial

The Christmas holiday season officially arrived tonight in the Myrtle, MS community, along with its 2016 Christmas Parade. Now it's time to decorate houses, check those Santa lists and gather in family and friends to celebrate all the things…