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…
BNA Bank announces promotions
Economy, Featured NewsBNA Bank of New Albany, MS, recently announced four new promotions.
Lee County Sheriff’s officers arrest 14-year old for making threat of violent act at an unspecified north Mississippi school.
Featured News, General NewsFourteen year old arrested after federal cell phone surveillance intercepted a suspected threat of violence at a school.
Baptist Union County Offers HeartScore Screenings for American Heart Month
Featured News, Health & WellnessDuring American Heart Month, Baptist-Union County is offering appointments for HeartScore screening for $50. The process is a non-invasive scan that takes about 10 minutes.
Union County and New Albany school officials visit State Capitol
General NewsLocal city and county school officials visited the Capitol and met with two former New Albany High School graduates.
Union County board agrees to make more information available to the public
Featured News, Government & PoliticsResponding to a request by local news organizations, the Union County Board of Supervisors is working to provide the public with more details of its official activities and decisions.
New Albany Career & Technical Education students received honors at two regional competitions
Featured News, General NewsCongratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Education Center students who won at regional competitions and advance to the SkillsUSA and the Technology Student Association (TSA) State level competitions.
Union County Heritage Museum: Jazz Junction event set/ UPDATED 1-31-2022
HappeningsThe Union County Heritage Museum will have a night of Jazz and other fun on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Check here for ticket information.
Baptist Union County selects Service First Quarterly Champion
Featured News, Health & WellnessCongratulations to the quarterly Service First champion at Baptist Hospital Union County.
Missing Union County man’s body found early Monday evening
Featured News, General NewsA missing Union County man's body has been located near his automobile, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Missing man sought in Union County; concerns for his health and well being
Featured News, General NewsUnion County MS officials seek information from the public on a man missing since Saturday January 22, 2022. Contact the Union County Sheriff's office with any pertinent information.
Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reminisces about dramatic fire at Van Atkins building
Featured News, HistoryNew Albany's Fire Chief Mark Whiteside writes about the fire that destroyed the Van Atkins Department Store 21 years ago. He tells how the downtown and many firefighters were spared that night.
Rampant spread of COVID closes some county, city buildings
Government & PoliticsStaffing shortages due to rampant COVID causes closure of some local public offices in New Albany, MS.