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 Union Co Master Gardener sale

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 Union Co Master Gardener sale

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 Union Co Master Gardener sale

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 Crime Scene

Shooting incident in Myrtle before 10 p.m. Few details, developing story

The Union County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred before 10PM this evening, May 19, in Myrtle MS.
NEMiss.News Robby Parman addresses Supervisors

County board hears from organizations it helps fund, receives bids for road projects in all five county districts

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Union Co. Supervisors heard reports from organizations getting tax money, took road work bids, transacted other routine business at May 16 meeting.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell in custody

Fugitive from domestic violence incident turns himself in to NAPD

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Tyrone Bell surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 17th, after being sought since Friday, May 13th, in connection with a domestic dispute.
NEMiss.News House fire at 13533 CR515, May 15, 2022

Rescuers determined no people were inside burning house; home and contents a total loss.

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Multiple emergency responders answered a fire call to a burning home on CR 515 in Union County. Despite reports of two trapped persons, no injuries were reported, but the home was considered a total loss.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell being sought by NAPD

New Albany police searching for man after domestic disturbance

NAPD seeking Tyrone Preston Bell after domestic dispute. Possibly armed and dangerous.
NEMiss.News Donyelle Riddle arrested

Man stabs victim in face, charged with attempted murder; attacker free on bond for another knife attack 20 months ago

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A New Albany man, still free on bond after attacking a woman in 2020, has been arrested for attempted murder of another person. Donyelle Riddle is now being held in Union County jail with no bond on either charge.
NEMiss.News Baptist Leap Frog Grade A

Baptist Union County earns ‘A’ rating for care from national safety organization

Congratulations to Baptist Hospital for again being awarded a Grade A standing for patient safety from the Leap Frog Group.
NEMiss.News Water main break

New Albany city crews worked to repair a broken water main and assure water service to Baptist Hospital

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NALG&W workers and NAFD employees spent much of two days dealing with a broken water main at the Bankhead St./Highway 30 intersection. Emergency water service was provided to Baptist Hospital.
NEMiss.News Main St. Shop the Block 2022

Summer Fun in the Best Southern Small Town

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New Albany Main Street announces the return of SHOP the BLOCK. an opportunity to shop local and support local. The May 26th kickoff event will be in support of Junior Auxiliary of New Albany.
NEMiss.News BNSF tracks under Hwy 15

Possible suicide attempt averted Sunday afternoon by New Albany police officers and Baptist Memorial Hospital ambulance crew

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New Albany Police Department and Baptist Hospital ambulance service responders prevented a possible suicide attempt from Highway 15 bridge.
NEMiss.News Cheryl Hodges and James Grantham

Scenes of Baptist Hospital-Union County 2022 Baby Fair

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County held its annual Baby Fair on Saturday morning, May 7, 2022. The fair is aimed toward getting all newborns off to a good start in life.
NEMiss.News Union Co Master Gardener sale

UC Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 14

Union County Master Gardeners will hold their popular plant sale on May 14, 2022. The museum will host the sale.