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…
Female truck driver found dead at Pilot in New Albany
General NewsA 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.
Union County fair 2022: large crowd from several counties come for the fun
Featured News, General NewsThousands from Union and its surrounding counties came to the Union County Fair on Saturday evening, July 16, 2022.
UPDATED 5:58PM New Albany police seek Jonathan Lashon Scales, considered armed & dangerous
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Police Department is seeking Jonathan Lashon Scales in connection with an armed robbery July 14, 2022. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train
Featured News, General NewsA 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.
Baptist Union County to Host Back-to-School Health Fair
Health & WellnessBaptist-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.
Procession of firefighting equipment escorted the hearse of longtime fireman Carl Martin
Featured News, PeopleMany 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.
Union County board deals with two troublesome issues
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion 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.
Nominate your local sports hero for upcoming exhibit
HistoryThe 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.
Kick that can on down the road
Featured News, Government & PoliticsA 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.
Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment of Mitchell Shettles
Featured News, General NewsCongratulations to New Albany's Mitchell Shettles, who has been appointed to the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Serious injuries in two-car collision Wednesday morning on Highway 15
Featured News, General NewsA fiery two car accident on the morning of Wednesday June 22, 2022, caused serious injuries, Contrary to circulated information, there were no deaths at the scene.
Concrete fabricator to locate $23-million facility in New Albany
Featured News, Government & PoliticsDunn Utility Products, based in Bynum, MS, has announced a $23 million expansion of their concrete products business into New Albany. They will be in the Martintown South Industrial Park.