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 Kick the can down the road

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 Kick the can down the road

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 Kick the can down the road

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 Pilot Truck Stop sign

No results yet on blood toxicology test on dead female truck driver, now identified

The female trucker found dead at New Abany's Pilot Truck Stop is identified, but no toxicology reports are yet reported.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School health fair 2022

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Back to School Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital-Union County

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Baptist 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.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

Presley: Entergy Mississippi Customers Can Opt For $80 Refund Check Starting August 1st

Public 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.
NEMiss.News Pilot Truck Stop, New Albany MS

Female truck driver found dead at Pilot in New Albany

A female truck driver was found dead in her truck at the New Albany Pilot. Identification is currently being withheld, pending notification of the next-of-kin.
NEMiss.News Union County Fair 2022

Union County fair 2022: large crowd from several counties come for the fun

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Thousands from Union and its surrounding counties came to the Union County Fair on Saturday evening, July 16, 2022.
NEMiss.News Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

UPDATED 5:58PM New Albany police seek Jonathan Lashon Scales, considered armed & dangerous

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The New Albany Police Department is seeking Jonathan Lashon Scales in connection with an armed robbery July 14, 2022. He is considered armed and dangerous.
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train

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A female driver trying to get around a lowered train barrier was struck and pushed into another vehicle waiting at the crossing. There were injuries to the second driver.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School Health Fair

Baptist Union County to Host Back-to-School Health Fair

Baptist-Union County's annual free Back to School Health Fair will be Saturday July 23, 2022. It will feature over 20 booths to help prepare students and parents for the new school year.
NEMiss.News Carl Martin's fire helmet

Procession of firefighting equipment escorted the hearse of longtime fireman Carl Martin

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Many of his fellow fire fighters turned out to honor the service of James 'Pappy' Carl Martin on Thursday July 7, 2022. He served over 30 years with North Haven Fire Department.
NEMiss.News Proposed new Supervisor Districts

Union County board deals with two troublesome issues

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Union County supervisors discussed a convoluted new state law requiring rural building permits. Additionally, they presented the suggested maps for necessary redistricting of supervisors' districts require by new census figures.
NEMiss.News First Connie Davis Fishing Rodeo

Nominate your local sports hero for upcoming exhibit

The Union County Heritage Museum is asking the public to nominate their local sports heroes for a permanent future exhibit. Check the article for details, then nominate your favorites.
NEMiss.News Kick the can down the road

Kick that can on down the road

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A convoluted new law recently signed by the governor is creating confusion for many Mississippi county governments. There should be a small prize for those who can even understand the 219 word title./description.