Tag Archive for: Union County Development Association

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.…

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…

Industrial developer now has regular presence in New Albany

Chandler's services are contracted by Union, Pontotoc and Lee counties with Three Rivers Planning and Development Dstrict.
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UCDA working to identify contemporary mission

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Officials with the Union County Development Association are trying to determine a new mission for the nearly 75-year-old organization. The UCDA was created partly as a means to help find jobs for returning servicemen after World War II, and…
UCDA Citizen of Year

BNA Bank’s Witt named UCDA 2017 Citizen of the Year

New Albany banker and civic leader Vance Witt was named 2017 Citizen of the Year at the annual Union County Development Association (UCDA) banquet Tuesday night. The presentation was made by New Albany physician Tommy Barkley, a member…
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Union County Development Association membership banquet set

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If you own a New Albany business, or are otherwise interested, you are cordially invited to the 2017 Annual Membership Banquet of Union County Development Association.  This event will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:30PM, in the cafeteria…

UCDA Business-to-Business Luncheon to be March 30

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The next Business-to-Business Luncheon will be held in the Magnolia Room of the Magnolia Civic Center located on Bankhead Street, on Thursday, March 30.  Networking will begin at 11:30 with the meal to follow at 12 noon.  The program will…

Union County Leadership Academy graduates 2016 class

The Union County Development Association (UCDA), acknowledging the need to identify and develop local leaders in order to continue to improving Union County's lifestyle, supports the Union County Leadership Academy (UCLA). The purpose is to…

MS Secretary of State discusses accomplishments, future plans

New Albany, MS- Mississippi Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann says he has achieved many of the goals he had set for that office and may consider a new challenge. Hosemann spoke Thursday, October 27th, to about 50 people at the "Business-to-Business"…

UCDA honors Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year

The Union County Development Association (UCDA) held its annual membership banquet Monday evening, April 25th, at the New Albany Middle School cafeteria. About 200 members and guests attended the UCDA's annual banquet. Featured speaker…