Tag Archive for: Union County MS
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
Schools
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…
Priority responds to complaints, promises improved ambulance services
Featured News, Government & PoliticsPriority Ambulance has added more hours of manned ambulance service in response to complaints of unavailable ambulances in Union County. Hopefully, it will be unnecessary for Supervisors to enact an ordinance.
Dr. Richard Russell: long time New Albany physician & community leader, full obituary
Featured News, General NewsLong-time New Albany, MS family practitioner and community leader, Dr. Richard Russell, has died at age 80. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in New Albany.
Dr. Richard H. Russell dies at age 80.
PeopleDr. Richard H. Russell, age 80, died in New Albany MS on August 28, 2022, after practicing for many years as a family physician. Among many other services to the community, Dr. Russell delivered about 2000 babies during his 39 years in family practice.
Mixed media portraits made from rubble, plus award winning photos opening Sept. 8
Featured News, HappeningsA unique mixed media exhibit focused on the Mississippi Blues and the preservation of its artifacts opens September 8, 2022, at the museum. The public is invited to enjoy the stories, music and evocative art.
Baptist Union County honors its employees’ dedication to their patients
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Hospital Union County honored its employees for their dedication to giving the best possible care to their patients. The many awards for patient care received by the facility demonstrate the clearly remarkable engagement of its employees. Congratulations to all involved.
300CD Goodbye to an old friend
Featured News, OpinionThe reluctant decision to sell a 1983 Mercedez-Benz 300CD brings memories of a long-time love of these well made machines. Goodbye, old friend.
Here are the detailed maps of the new Union County supervisory and justice court districts
Featured News, Government & PoliticsDetailed maps of new voting districts for Union County Supervisors and Justice Court, based on 2020 census figures, are provided.
New Albany is newest Welcome Home Mississippi retirement community
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany is the most recent certified retirement community in the MDA's Welcome Home Mississippi (WHM) program, which seeks to attract retirees to Mississippi communities.
Supervisors approve revised voting districts and purchases of new equipment
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion Co. Supervisors approved census-based redistricting, equipment purchases, among routine business matters at August 15, 2022 meeting. NEMiss.News will post new electronic district maps to be provided in the future.
Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations
Featured News, PeopleCongratulations to Baptist Hospital Union County's Deya Kent, R.N., who has recently received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care.
An exceptional photo of a routinely stunning north Mississippi sunset
Community, Featured NewsLeslie Sumners shared an unusually beautiful photo of one of north Mississippi's frequently stunning sunsets.
Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., is the August Museum Moments guest speaker
LeisureDr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., native of the Cotton Plant area, returns to the museum as the August Museum Moments guest speaker. A free lunch will be served, and the public is invited.