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…

Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019
Featured News, General NewsTwo 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.

NAFD firemen revive family dog after extinguishing home fire
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Fire Department saved a family's home and the family pet. Good work, guys, as usual.

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

Man believed to have fled scene of murder last month in Union County was himself murdered at his home Sunday afternoon, April 3
Featured News, General NewsVictim of shooting death in Jericho community today was at the scene of an Alpine murder in March.

New Albany firemen quickly put down Friday fire at Grandview residence, limit more extensive damage to home
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Fire Department's quick action once again limits damages caused by a house fire.

New Albany Main Street Gets Ready for Spring
Featured News, OrganizationsNew 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.

New Albany Career & Tech Outstanding Students 3rd nine weeks
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Center's Outstanding Students for the 3rd nine weeks, 2022.

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
Featured News, Government & PoliticsAlong 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.

Child on four-wheeler struck by motor vehicle near East Union School Sunday
Featured News, General News An auto struck a child in an ATV on the highway on Sunday March 20th. The accident occurred near the East Union Attendance Center.

New Albany Kindergarten students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
SchoolsNew Albany Kindergarten students celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a fun day.

Coroner identifies pedestrian who died on I-22 Wednesday evening
General NewsThe person killed at I-22 and Munsford Drive in New Albany on Wednesday March 16, has been identified by the Union County Coroner.

Pedestrian killed Wednesday evening at I-22 intersection in New Albany
General NewsAn unidentified pedestrian was struck, killed by a motor vehicle Wednesday evening, March 16, at the intersection of I-22 and Munsford Drive. The Union County coroner could not identify the victim as of 10:15 p.m.