Tag Archive for: Union County 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…
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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.…
NEMiss.News January Museum Moments: Winter Backyard Birds

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…
NEMiss.News January Museum Moments: Winter Backyard Birds

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…
NEMiss.News January Museum Moments: Winter Backyard Birds

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…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County earns “A” rating for Community Benefit

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Baptist Hospital Union County has earned an A rating recognizing its investment in the community it serves. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the first ranking of the social responsibility of 3600 hospitals nationwide.
NEMiss.News Confiscated arms and drugs

Three Oklahomans arrested on drug and firearms-related charges; possible sex-trafficking charges, after local traffic stop

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Two females and one male from Oklahoma were arrested on charges related to drugs and firearms; possible sex trafficking charges. Two underage females were rescued and will be in protectve services.
NEMiss.News Dr. Ethel Scurlock

February events at Union County Heritage Museum

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Union County Heritage Museum's February programs include MS Black Physicians, a Flag Program and continued gathering of exhibit information. The deadline is approaching for submission of information and photos for The Sporting Life in Union County.
NEMiss.News Baptist Heart Month 2023

Baptist Union County to offer heart scans for American Heart Month

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Baptist Union County is offering HeartScore screenings for $50 during February for American Heart Month. This is a non-invasive computerized tomography (CT) scan. See post for details.
NEMiss/News Baptist Cancer Center

Commission on Cancer accredits Baptist Cancer Center-Union County

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Baptist Union County's Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, which is dedicated to patient survival and quality of life. In addition, Baptist Cancer Center has the Mid-South's first adult myelosuppression unit for chemotherapy patients who have blood production problems.
NEMiss.News Suspects arrested for convenience store robbery

Two released from Union County jail, arrested for robbery later the same day

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Two men released from the Union County jail Wednesday morning, were returned to jail about midnight after a convenience store robbery.
NEMiss.News Fraudulent card skimmer

New Albany police investigate “card skimmer” on local gasoline pump

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Local police are investigating possible card skimmers at local gasoline stations, warn public to take care. See post for advice on detecting card skimmers.
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NEMiss.News is upgrading our server, will not publish for about 48 hours

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  Shortly after our afternoon (4 p.m.) newsletter goes out to subscribers today, Friday January 20, 2023, NEMiss.News will be moving to an upgraded server. There will be no posts and no further newsletters published until Monday, January…
NEMiss.News County Board Meeting 1-17-2023

The Union County Board of Supervisor approves purchase of additional garbage cans, new Argo Responder vehicle

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The Union County Board of Supervisors buys garbage cans, deals with several bids, approves personnel actions and training, along with other business at its January 17, 2023 meeting.
NEMiss.News Joann Burks Service First Champion

Baptist Union County selects Service First Quarterly Champion

Congratulations to Joann Burks, RN, recently named the quarterly Service First Champion for Baptist Hospital Union County.
NEmiss.News Landfill fire battled for many hours.

Firemen fight stubborn, dangerous blaze at landfill

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Firefighters from six area fire departments have battled a dangerous fire at the Sanitary Landfill off CR 75 since 2PM this afternoon. They are hoping for predicted rain to aid the fight.
NEMiss.News January Museum Moments: Winter Backyard Birds

Winter Backyard Birds to be discussed at Museum Moments, January 19

Wildlife Conservationist Chara Megelsh will be discussing Winter Backyard Birds at Museum Moments on January 19. Lunch is provided at this free event.