Tag Archive for: Sheriff’s Department
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Crime Stoppers seeks help in locating stolen $250,000 restored Barracuda
General NewsA witness saw an early 2000’s model black Chevy Silverado either extended cab or 4 door, 4x4 with a white enclosed car hauler trailer parked on CR 1290 near CR 1371 around 10:30 P.M.
Union County Sheriff’s Office K9 Cesar has received donation of body armor
Government & PoliticsUnion County Sheriff's Office K9 Cesar has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested lnterest in K9s, lnc. K9 Cesar's vest was embroidered with the sentiment "This gift of…
Sheriff’s Department dispatch log for Sept. 21-27
General News(Does not include traffic stops, coroner calls or some medical calls)
Monday, Sept. 21:
12:22 a.m. – Rear sales motion alarm at address on Hwy. 178 West.
1:09 a.m. – Male subject unconscious and not waking up at CR 86…
Sheriff’s Department Call Log for Aug. 24-30
Government & PoliticsUnion County Sheriff’s Department
Dispatch Log Aug. 24-30
Monday, Aug. 24:
4:40 a.m. – Traffic stop of black vehicle at I-22 on ramp, unknown direction.
5:39 a.m. – Traffic stop at Ryder Truck Center.
5:50 a.m. –…
Union County Sheriff’s dispatch log
Government & PoliticsMonday, Aug. 10
1:15 a.m. Traffic stop at US Lawns. Someone loading up a lawnmower
1:37 a.m. Traffic stop in Myrtle
2:21 a.m. Someone trying to break into a new trailer on Cleveland Street.
2:33…
Reception honors chief deputy Johnny Bell
Featured News, Government & Politics County employees held a reception Friday to honor Johnny Bell, who is retiring after 35 years in law enforcement.
Bell has served as chief deputy and jail administrator under Sheriff Jimmy Edwards the past eight years. Before that, he was…