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…
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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 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

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 Robert Johnson triptych

Mixed media portraits made from rubble, plus award winning photos opening Sept. 8

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A 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.
NEMiss.News Baptist Union Co. Employment Engagement Day

Baptist Union County honors its employees’ dedication to their patients

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Baptist 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.
NEMiss.News 1983 Mercedes Benz 300CD

300CD Goodbye to an old friend

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The reluctant decision to sell a 1983 Mercedez-Benz 300CD brings memories of a long-time love of these well made machines. Goodbye, old friend.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisor Districts

Here are the detailed maps of the new Union County supervisory and justice court districts

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Detailed maps of new voting districts for Union County Supervisors and Justice Court, based on 2020 census figures, are provided.
NEMiss.News Bankhead St. in Downtown New Albany

New Albany is newest Welcome Home Mississippi retirement community

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New 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.
NEMiss.News Union Co. redistricting maps

Supervisors approve revised voting districts and purchases of new equipment

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Union 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.
NEMiss.News Deya Kent, Daisy Award winner

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations

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Congratulations to Baptist Hospital Union County's Deya Kent, R.N., who has recently received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care.
NEMiss.News New Albany Sunset (Feat)

An exceptional photo of a routinely stunning north Mississippi sunset

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Leslie Sumners shared an unusually beautiful photo of one of north Mississippi's frequently stunning sunsets.
NEMiss.News Museum Moments for 8-18-2022

Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., is the August Museum Moments guest speaker

Dr. 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.
NEMiss.News New Albany Mayro Tim Kent

Mayor Kent vetoes the ordinance allowing medical marijuana

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New Albany Mayor Kent vetoes City Board vote in favor of allowing Medical Marijuana in the city limits.
NEMiss.News NAFD fights large fire on Adams St.

Major fire destroyed house and other property at 403 Adams Street

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Fire 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.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list: Recognized as a High Performing Hospital

Congratulations to Baptist Union County, recently named a High Performing Hospital in the recent U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking.