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…
Mayor Kent vetoes the ordinance allowing medical marijuana
Featured News, Government & PoliticsNew Albany Mayor Kent vetoes City Board vote in favor of allowing Medical Marijuana in the city limits.
Major fire destroyed house and other property at 403 Adams Street
Featured News, General NewsFire destroyed a large house at 403 Adams Street in New Albany Wednesday, August 10. It is believed that the fire was started by a vehicle in the home's carport.
Baptist Union County makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list: Recognized as a High Performing Hospital
Health & WellnessCongratulations to Baptist Union County, recently named a High Performing Hospital in the recent U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking.
Fast moving thunderstorm leaves damage, power outages in New Albany
Featured News, General NewsA powerful, fast moving, thunderstorm hit the New Albany area, downing trees and power lines, with a severe hit on the Historic Northside neighborhood. Many were still without power as this story was written, nearly six hours after the storm.
Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion
Health & WellnessCongratulations to Deanna Thornton, R.N., who was recently named the quarterly service First Champion at Baptist Hospital - Union County.
NAPD Officers Clayton and Pannell trained for Crisis Intervention
Featured News, PeopleTwo NAPD officers have become the first Union county law enforcement officers to complete a 40 hour crisis intervention training course. The training increases their ability to respond effectively when a mental health issue is involved.
Main Street Association’s July Shop the Block – a hot ticket
OrganizationsThe Main Street Association held its July Shop the Block event on Thursday July 28, on behalf of Helping Hands of New Albany.
BNA Bank announces promotions
Economy, Featured NewsCongratulations to the seven employees whose promotions were recently announced by the BNA Bank's Board of Directors.
County board 18JUL2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion County Supervisors set a hearing for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which must be reviewed every 5 years, and raised the mileage reimbursement, among other items of business.
No results yet on blood toxicology test on dead female truck driver, now identified
General NewsThe female trucker found dead at New Abany's Pilot Truck Stop is identified, but no toxicology reports are yet reported.
A large crowd enjoyed the annual Back to School Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital-Union County
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Hospital-Union County hosted its annual Back to School Health Fair on July 23 to help students get the year started off well. A big crowd turned out to enjoy the event, visit friends and gather information.
Presley: Entergy Mississippi Customers Can Opt For $80 Refund Check Starting August 1st
Government & PoliticsPublic Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announces an Entergy customers' rebate in line with preventing 'over-profiting by corporate monopolies.' Customers can sign up for a check or receive an automatic bill credit in September. See post for details.