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…
concrete pad

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 Steber playing saw

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 Steber playing saw

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 Steber playing saw

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 Sally Doty and Sam Creekmore, IV

Creekmore, Mattox tell of work to assure economic development by providing high speed internet service

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Much work has been done over the past few years to promote local economic development by improving internet service in Union County. State Rep, Sam Creekmore, IV and NALGW Director Bill Mattox provided more details to NEMiss.News.
NEMiss.News C. J Bright, Larry Britt at 9-26 Board meeting

Union County board renews casualty insurance, opens bids for road work

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At its 9-26-2022 meeting, the Board of Supervisors dealt with insurance costs, road bids, hiring and using grants for Kevlar vests for county law enforcement employees.
NEMiss.News Multiple vehicle wreck

Tuesday afternoon wreck involving two semi-trailer trucks and small van sent two to Baptist Hospital

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New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says a "perfect storm" was averted in a multiple vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 15 and Sam T. Barkley Dr. Two persons were transported to Baptist Union County Hospital.
NEMiss.News Dr. Justin Lohmeier

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon to heighten breast cancer awareness

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After a three year hiatus, Baptist Union County will host its free luncheon, open to the public, focusing on breast cancer awareness. The luncheon is free, but check this post for registration information.
NEMiss.News Ken Nowlin of Ecru named Home Town Hero

Ken Nowlin’s accomplishments recognized by Modern Woodmen

Congratulations to Ecru MS businessman Ken Nowlin, recently honored by Modern Woodmen of America as a Home Town Hero. Knowlin's renovation and revitalization of downtown Ecru, MS, has placed it among the most attractive small town business districts anywhere. Knowlin is currently renovating the strip center at Bankhead Street and Central Avenue in New Albany.
NEMiss.News Faulkner Competition winners

Winners of 2022 Faulkner Literary Competition honored at annual luncheon

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The 2022 William Faulkner Literary Competition winners' luncheon was Thursday, September 22 in New Albany, MS. "Doing New Albany proud," this competition continues to grow, drawing entries from around the world.
NEMiss.News PSC Commissioner Presley and NALGW manager Mattox

FINALLY: true high-speed internet service will be available in 2023 for folks in Union County, parts of surrounding counties

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NALGW and ACE Fiber will work together to install true high-speed internet service to customers in Union and surrounding counties. NALGW customers could begin receiving service by the third quarter of 2023.
NEMiss.News NAFD members at Mississippi Fire Academy graduation

New Albany firefighter Jared Dillard graduates from State Fire Academy

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Congratulations to NAFD firefighter Jared Dillard, who graduated from the State Fire Academy on September 22, 2022.
NEMiss.News Pannell at work station

Priority Ambulance Service hosts open house at its new operations center

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Priority Ambulance Service says its new operations center on Hwy. 14 provides an efficient work site and will help improve response times. An open house was held on September 14, 2022.
NEMiss.News Gunshot flare

UPDATED 9-14-22: Child suffers gunshot wound in incident early Tuesday evening near Union/Pontotoc County line

A child, reported to be about two years old, was wounded by gunfire near Union/Pontotoc county line.
NEMiss.News Union County group climbed 110 floors

Stair Climb event honors firemen, police officers and EMTs who died September 11, 2001

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Twenty two people from Union County climbed 110 floors at a Stair Climb event. The climb honored 343 fire fighters, 72 police officers and 8 EMTs who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Congratulations to all who participated. Never forget.
NEMiss.News Steber playing saw

Opening of Bill Steber exhibit another ‘first’ for Union County Heritage Museum

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The premier showing of 'Spirit in the Soil: Objects and Evocations of the Mississippi Blues', by renowned artist Bill Steber, drew an appreciative audience from near and far. It will hang in the museum through November. Don't miss it!