Tag Archive for: Union County Emergency Management Agency
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
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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…
Union County Supervisor’s December Meetings Recap
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion County Supervisors set public hearing on Portable Homes Ordinance, take garbage fee changes under advisement, transace other business.
Rare High Wind Warning for Northeast Mississippi
Featured News, General News Rare high winds are predicted for Northeast Mississippi as the current rain system moves out tomorrow and through the daylight hours Friday, March 3.
Cold, Hungry storm victims fed in Ashland
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Emergency Services has bee called upon to help provide hot food for Benton Countians who've had no electricity since January 31.
Elderly Union County woman, missing four days, found alive Saturday afternoon
Featured News, General NewsJo Ann Decker, missing since Tuesday November 22, was found alive today, November 26, near County Road 101.
Union County MS is officially under a Burn Ban
Featured News, General NewsUnion County, Mississippi, has been placed under an official BURN BAN. Check post to see the notification from the Board of Supervisors.
Fast moving thunderstorm leaves damage, power outages in New Albany
Featured News, General NewsA powerful, fast moving, thunderstorm hit the New Albany area, downing trees and power lines, with a severe hit on the Historic Northside neighborhood. Many were still without power as this story was written, nearly six hours after the storm.
County board 18JUL2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion County Supervisors set a hearing for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which must be reviewed every 5 years, and raised the mileage reimbursement, among other items of business.
Strong winds, possible lightning strike cause widespread damage Wednesday in northeast Mississippi
General NewsPowerful storms cause widespread damage in northeast Mississippi, but no serious injuries reported thus far.
Wednesday storm causes significant property damage but no injuries in northeast Mississippi
Featured News, General NewsHeavy thunderstorms blew through Northeast Mississippi Wednesday evening, bringing winds, rain and tornado sirens throughout the area.
Thunderstorms producing flash flooding on area roadways
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Emergency Management warns motorists to be aware of local flooding caused by this evening's thunderstorms.
Make Matt proud: Get in your safe places today (and FAQs about sheltering in place)
Featured News, General NewsEditor's note: Most people in these parts take tornadoes seriously, especially those who have had up close and personal experience with one. They appreciate the dedication of Matt Laubhan (and others) to their safety. They pay attention when…
Local emergency crews respond quickly to weather emergency
Featured News, General NewsWind from an afternoon thunderstorm sent a tree crashing onto a house on Ridgeland Circle about 3:30 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Emergency crews from the New Albany fire, police and utility departments responded to the scene.
Although the…