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 ATV Accident image

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…
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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…
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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 County Supervisors' meeting 4-4-2022

County Supervisors discuss medical marijuana, set public hearing date

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Union County Supervisors addressed the medical marijuana issue, along with other items of routine business, on 4-4-2022. A public meeting has been set.
NEMiss.News BNSF overpass at Snyder St. 4-14-22

Thursday brought noticeable progress in work on BNSF overpass across Snyder Street in New Albany

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Some may think the lead-up to Thursday has been slow-going since BNSF closed the Snyder St. overpass in February. But BNSF work crews made a lot of visible progress on 4-14-22.
NEMiss.News Fatal Crash

Benton County man killed in Union County Tuesday morning when his vehicle collides with a truck carrying oxygen

One Benton County man was killed Tuesday morning, April 12, in motor vehicle accident on Interstate 22 near County Rd 2 overpass.
NEMiss.News Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019

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Two men have been indicted for arson and arrested for the early morning fire on June 26, 2019, that destroyed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a Masterbilt storage facility in Union County, MS.
NEMiss.News NAFD revives dog

NAFD firemen revive family dog after extinguishing home fire

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New Albany Fire Department saved a family's home and the family pet. Good work, guys, as usual.
NEMiss.News Museum hosts hosts stargazing event

Union Co. Heritage Museum to host a stargazing event at Ingomar Mound

U:nion County Heritage Museum will host the Memphis Astronomical Society at a stargazing event at Ingomar Mound. Bring a lawn chair and check out the beauty of the night.
NEMiss.News Shooting Fatality

Man believed to have fled scene of murder last month in Union County was himself murdered at his home Sunday afternoon, April 3

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Victim of shooting death in Jericho community today was at the scene of an Alpine murder in March.
NEMiss.News Grandview fire

New Albany firemen quickly put down Friday fire at Grandview residence, limit more extensive damage to home

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The New Albany Fire Department's quick action once again limits damages caused by a house fire.
NEMiss.News Main St. Easter 2022

New Albany Main Street Gets Ready for Spring

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New Albany Main Street and its partners are hosting a Spring Open House and a Spring Gala. The free Open House will have traditional Easter activities (Parade, Egg Hunt, EasterBunny, etc). The Gala will have live music, food and requires tickets.
NEMiss.News Career & Technical outstanding students

New Albany Career & Tech Outstanding Students 3rd nine weeks

Congratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Center's Outstanding Students for the 3rd nine weeks, 2022.
NEMiss.News Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

Union County Supervisors approve a plan for a Tallahatchie River Authority, purchase a new fire truck, and transact other routine business at March 21 meeting

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Along with routine business at its March 21 meeting, the Union County Supervisors approved a plan to establish the Tallahatchie River Authority. A resolution was approved for the legislature.
NEMiss.News ATV Accident image

Child on four-wheeler struck by motor vehicle near East Union School Sunday  

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An auto struck a child in an ATV on the highway on Sunday March 20th. The accident occurred near the East Union Attendance Center.