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…

C. J. Bright named president of Union County board
Featured News, Government & PoliticsIn a surprise move, District 3 Supervisor C. J. Bright was nominated and unanimously elected president of the Union County Board of Supervisors.

Many friends honored Larry Reedy and Thomas Maclin at retirement reception at United Funeral Services
Featured News, PeopleLarry Reedy and Thomas Maclin were honored at a retirement reception on Friday December 17 at United Funeral Services.

Victim in Myrtle shooting dies, case becomes a murder investigation
General NewsA shooting earlier today in Myrtle, MS has resulted in murder charges being placed against the shooter.

New Albany & Union County School Districts Announce Partnership
General NewsNew Albany School District and Union County School District announce partnership to widen career exploration and awareness.

Reedy and Maclin to be honored Friday
PeopleLarry Reedy and Thomas Maclin will be honored at a retirement reception at United Funeral Services.

Can Brandon Presley be the statewide winner Democrats can’t seem to find?
Featured News, OpinionBrandon Presley is being touted as the one Democrat who may have enough state-wide appeal to challenge a Republican candidate for Governor.

New Inn on the Faulkner birth site opens for Christmas tour Sunday, Dec. 12
CultureThe public is invited to tour the new 'Writer's Inn,' located on the site where William Faulkner was born. The site was purchased and renovated by the Union County Historical Society.

Two killed in collision between ATV and motor vehicle
Featured News, General NewsA collision involving an All Terrain Vehicle and a motor vehicle killed two people in Union County Saturday morning.

NASTUC names its Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center's Teacher of the Year 2021-2022.

Union County 911 is hiring dispatchers
General NewsUnion County 911 is looking to hire dispatchers, both full-time and part-time. The full time positions have health insurance and retirement benefits.

Scenes of the 2021 Christmas Parade, Part II
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany 2021 Christmas Parade drew hundreds to downtown New Albany to kick off their holiday season. See Christmas parade scenes, Part 2.

Scenes from the 2021 New Albany-Union County Christmas Parade, Part I
Featured News, General NewsHundreds of people enjoyed the 2021 New Albany-Union County Christmas Parade on Monday November 29th. It was a perfect night for a parade.