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…
missing man mcquary

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 NAFD searching for smoke source

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 NAFD searching for smoke source

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 NAFD searching for smoke source

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 Gunshot at Hallmarc Inn

MAJOR UPDATE: Man who discharged handgun at Hallmarc is, in fact, an adult

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A male juvenile is in custody after a gunshot penetrated the wall between two rooms at Hallmarc Inn in New Albany, November 4, 2022.
NEMiss.News Amaziah Baptist Church 2016 parade

Christmas parade sign-up is underway

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Sign-up is underway for the 2022 New Albany Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Monday November 28. Check the post for details, then gather your ideas, decorations, friends and families.
NEMiss.News Southern Traditions decorated for Holiday Open House

Main Street’s popular Holiday Open House will kick off the holiday events in New Albany

New Albany Main Street Association and its Community Partners will kick off holiday events with the annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
NEMiss.News Judge Kelly Luther and friends

Judge Kelly Luther says overseeing drug court is the best part of his job

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Judge Kelly Luther is seeking a third term as judge in the Third Circuit Court District. He has served the Third Circuit Court District as a prosecutor or judge for nearly 32 years.
NEMiss.News Main Street's Trick or Treat Trail

Halloween gets an early start in New Albany

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Over 1000 toured the New Albany Main Street's Trick or Treat Trail in Downtown New Albany and dozens more attended the opening of Articulating Yoknapatawpha at the Union County Heritage Museum.
NEMiss.News Nanney named Service First Champion

Baptist Union County selects quarterly Service First Champion: Keighly Nanney, RN

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Congratulations to Keighly Nanney, RN, who was recently named Baptist Union County Hospital's Service First Champion for the quarter.
NEMiss.News Brush fire

Wildfire risk high. Outdoor burn ban remains in place

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Union County of one of more than two dozen Mississippi counties that are currently under a burn ban. The Mississippi River, at near-record low water levels, is revealing remains of century-old wrecks.
NEMiss.News Mike Staten in his BNA office

Mike Staten inducted into NEMCC Alumni Hall of Fame

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Congratulations to BNA Bank of New Albany's President Mike Staten, who was recently inducted into the NEMCC Alumni Hall of Fame. Staten has dedicated thousands of hours to bettering the future of all Mississippians.
NEMiss.News Dry grass

Union County MS is officially under a Burn Ban

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Union County, Mississippi, has been placed under an official BURN BAN. Check post to see the notification from the Board of Supervisors.
NEMiss.News Pioneer Days 2019

Heritage Folk Life and Pioneer Days at the museum Oct. 20-22

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Union County Heritage Museum's Heritage Folk Life Pioneer Days event will be October 20-22, weather permitting. Check post for information on scheduling groups and family visits.
NEMiss.News Auto wrecks, burns on Hwy 30

Fiery single car wreck sends one to hospital Friday afternoon

A single motor vehicle wreck on Highway 30 resulted in a fire that destroyed the auto and sent one person to the Baptist Hospital in Oxford. Two fire departments responded to the accident report.
NEMiss.News NAFD searching for smoke source

NAFD responds to reports of smoke, but no fire found

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New Albany Fire Department responded to a report of smoke, but could not find any fire in the historic North Side neighborhood. Citizens are reminded that recent very dry weather adds to the likelihood of fire.