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…
Baptist Baby Fair 2021 enjoys perfect weather, strong participation
Featured News, Health & WellnessA large group of local new mothers and expectant mothers attended the Baptist Hospital's Baby Fair 2021, where they received pertinent information and bags of goodies.
No explanation for no cash at the Walmart. War Eagle?
Featured News, General NewsBrink's security service does not wish to explain why the New Albany Walmart could not give change to customers wishing to pay cash for their purchases.
Joe and Greta Wilson 65th wedding anniversary
Community, Featured NewsNew Albany's Joe and Greta Wilson are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today.
Local funeral home offers help claiming FEMA benefits
EconomyFEMA's funeral expense reimbursement program may be able to help those who have unpaid funeral expenses for relatives whose deaths were connected to COVID-19.
Baptist Union County hosts annual Baby Fair
Featured News, Health & WellnessThe annual free baby fair, hosted for the community by Baptist Hospital-Union County, will be held out doors on Saturday May, 1.
Local doctor uses skills overseas
Featured News, General NewsSince realizing that his medical skills could help many others, Dr. Justin Lohmeier has made over 20 trips overseas, where he both attends patients and trains other doctors.
Thunderstorms producing flash flooding on area roadways
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Emergency Management warns motorists to be aware of local flooding caused by this evening's thunderstorms.
Tea party celebrates Olivia Harrelson’s 7th birthday
CommunityOlivia Harrelson's 7th birthday was celebrated with an elegant tea party at the Rainey Restaurant in New Albany.
Legislative report as of February 26, 2021
Government & Politics
The House of Representatives in Mississippi has almost finished with House bills for the 2021 Legislative Session. The bills remaining in the House are mostly Local and Private bills. The bills that have passed have been sent…
Baptist Union County Begins OB Hospitalist Program
Featured News, Health & WellnessUrgent care services will be provided to obstetric patients by the Baptist Hospital OB Hospitalist program.
Jessica Stacks disappearance: a two-month follow up
Featured News, General NewsJessica Stacks' disappearance is an on-going mystery and remains an open case two months after she went missing.
County spends $239-thousand for new roof for “oogly,” un-used old jail
Featured News, Government & PoliticsIt will take much more than a $239,000 new roof to make use of the unused old county jail behind the Union County Courthouse.