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 Union Co. Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford

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 Union Co. Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford

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 Union Co. Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford

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…
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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.
NEMiss.News New Albany's Miss Teen Hospitality and Miss Hospitality

Kenedi Sanders, Daylan Grisham chosen Miss New Albany Hospitality and Miss Teen New Albany Hospitality

Congratulations to the 2023 Miss New Albany Hospitality and Miss Teen New Albany Hospitality. They were crowned at the annual pageant Sunday January 8 at the Magnolia Civic Center.
NEMiss.News NAFD firefighter at Hillcrest house fire.

Opinion: Say a prayer for our fire fighters

Having lived every fireman's nightmare last evening, New Albany and Union County firefighters need your prayers and support.
NEMiss.News Hampton Ave. Fire 1-7-2023

Deadly house fire Saturday night takes life of New Albany woman

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A January 7th, 2023, house fire on Hampton Ave. results in New Albany's first fire fatality in over ten years, according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse

First week of qualifying produces 19 local candidates in Union County

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As of 5 p.m. Friday, January 6th, 2023, there were 19 qualifiers for a variety of offices in Union County, Mississippi. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 to complete qualification for the election
NEMiss.News County Board, January 3, 2023

County Board elects new president, conducts much routine business at first 2023 meeting

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The Union County Board of Supervisors elected a new president and transacted a variety of business at its January 3, 2023 meeting. District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey is the new board president for 2023.
NEMiss.News 2023 New Year Baby at Baptist Union County

Baptist Union County Welcomes 2023 New Year’s Baby

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Congratulations to the family of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County's 2023 New Year Baby, who arrived in the early morning of January 2, 2023.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford

First day of candidates qualifying brings surprise in Union County

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Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford announced on January 3, 2023, that she will not seek reelection. Stanford will retire at the end of her term in 2023.