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…
Eric Thomas honored as Mississippi Building Official of the Year
Featured News, PeopleCongratulations to Eric Thomas, New Albany's Building/Code Enforcement Officer, who was recently named Mississippi's Building Official of the Year.
Four fire departments battled Myrtle house fire
Featured News, General NewsFire destroyed a Myrtle home on June 13, 2020, despite four fire departments battling the blaze in temperatures near 100 degrees. No serious injuries were reported, and a pet dog was saved.
SPOKE ‘N WORD WEEKEND in the Best Southern Small Town
HappeningsNew Albany's June festival, The Spoke 'N Word Weekend, will include biking, story telling, live music, events for charity, food and Sam Mosley Freedom Fest. Events will take place in several downtown locations, so check the map in the story for information.
Supervisors met June 6, raised their pay; meeting this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Featured News, Government & Politics
The Union County Board of Supervisors met at the chancery court building in New Albany on Monday, June 6.
This week, Monday, June 13, through Thursday, June 16, the supervisors are meeting on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
At…
Betty King receives beautification recognition
Featured News, OrganizationsCongratulations to Betty King. With a big assist from her granddaughters, she has won this quarter's Beautification Award for her lovely lawn.
Baptist Union County starts support group for ostomy patients and caregivers
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Memorial Hospital Union County starts a support group for ostomy patients and their caregivers. The group aims to support ostomy patients' physical and emotional challenges.
NAHS Graduate appointed to Merchant MarineAcademy
Featured News, SchoolsCongratulations to NAHS Honors Graduate Samuel Rossetti, who was recently appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).
Quick action by NAFD minimized fire damage to home Sunday afternoon
Featured News, General NewsA speedy response by the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) prevented extensive damage to a home at 416 West Longview Sunday afternoon, May 29.
A resident of the home received a burn injury to a hand, but declined medical treatment except…
Machell Kirk to retire from BNA Bank
PeopleVP Of Human Resources Machell Kirk is retiring from BNA Bank after over 42 years of service.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Museum Moments Thursday May 26
LeisureMuseum Moments at the Union County museum will host Margaret and Wayne Vanlandingham, discussing their hiking of the Appalachian Trail. It's free to the public and lunch will be served.
Mixed weather made for diverse activities during the weekend
Community, Featured NewsUnion County's weather on Saturday May, 21st, played nice with most folks' outdoor activity plans, but not all.
Two jailed in Union County for Thursday night shooting in Myrtle
Featured News, General NewsTwo male teenagers arrested and charged in May 19th shooting incident in Myrtle, MS.