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…

UPDATED 9-14-22: Child suffers gunshot wound in incident early Tuesday evening near Union/Pontotoc County line
General NewsA child, reported to be about two years old, was wounded by gunfire near Union/Pontotoc county line.

Stair Climb event honors firemen, police officers and EMTs who died September 11, 2001
Featured News, General NewsTwenty 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.

Opening of Bill Steber exhibit another ‘first’ for Union County Heritage Museum
Featured News, HappeningsThe 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!

County will sell for one-million dollars property it had been leasing for just $1,875 per year for over 60 years
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe Union County Supervisors announced a balanced budget and a land sale that will benefit the College tuition program for county students. Master-Bilt/RSG will buy land that is the current site of a key part of their manufacturing program.

Mississippi Arts Commission grant helped fund Faulkner Literary Fest, currently under way for 2022
General NewsMississippi Arts Commission makes a big impact in the New Albany community's literary-focused festivals, work shops and discussions. Activities include many community events planned July through October.

NAFD makes two runs to quench fires in same pickup truck
PeopleNew Albany Fire Department called out twice for fires in the same pickup truck.

Harrison Scott Key, a Thurber Award winner who loves to get everyone laughing, is Faulkner Literary Luncheon speaker.
Featured News, General News Harrison Scott Key, reared in Mississippi and winner of the Thurber Award for humor, is this year's Faulkner Literary Luncheon speaker. Thrilled to be a 'hillbilly' writer of humor, Key likes to get everyone laughing.

Second annual ThunderPaws Poker Run to be September 24
OrganizationsSecond Annual ThunderPaws event will be September 24, and will provide fun for the participants and funds for the Union County Humane Society to benefit local animals.

Tallahatchie Riverfest fun is coming soon: BNA RiverRun, Case show, duck race, music and much more.
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany's Tallahatchie Riverfest will be providing a big selection of family fun on Saturday, September 24th. Make your plans and mark your calendars!

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.