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…
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.
NMMC Mentorship Academy admits two NAHS students
Health & WellnessTwo New Albany High School students will enter a NMMC mentorship academy. Successful completion will lead to certified nursing assistant training during the summer.
NAES third graders learn about heart health
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School third graders' class about heart health included viewing, touching a pig heart. Stefenie Hodges of Baptist Union County led the class.
Judge sets bail totaling $1,055,000 in Alpine murder case
Featured News, General NewsJustice Court Judge sets a bail of over one million dollars on April Rodgers, accused of killing Nathan Knight on Monday. Rodgers is currently in the Union County Jail.
NAES Employees of the Month for February
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Elementary School Employees of the Month for February, 2022.
Ukrainian Folk Art Class of Pysanka Egg set at Museum
LeisureUnion County Heritage Museum is offering a class teaching the art of the Pysanka Egg, a Ukrainian folk art. The class space is limited, so check it out soon.
A woman in the Alpine community of northeast Union County to be charged in Monday shooting death
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Sheriff identifies those arrested in shooting death of Nathan Knight on March 7 in the Alpine community.
Nathan Knight dead, three in custody in Alpine shooting
Breaking News, Featured News, General NewsA morning shooting in the Alpine community left Nathan Knight dead, march 7, 2022. Three persons are in custody at the Union County Jail.
Fire in motor vehicle seriously injures one person
Featured News, General NewsFire in a pick-up truck seriously injured one person at Sherman area Dollar General store.
Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.