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 Union County selects Taylor as quarterly Service First Champion
PeopleCongratulations to Diane Taylor, recently named Baptist-Union County's quarterly Service First Champion. The award recognizes employees who consistently provide patient services that exceed expectations.

Twins celebrate 67th birthday together with a street party
PeopleA Saturday afternoon, July 24, street party honored the birthdays of James Cook and his twin sister Betty Cook White in New Albany. Food, family and friends made for a successful celebration.

Baptist Union County Back-to-School Health Fair 2021
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Hospital Union County hosted the popular Back to School Health Fair, where community health care providers, public safety employees and other professionals provided information and advice to students and their families.

Assistant youth minister in New Albany arrested on child pornography charges
General NewsAn assistant youth minister working in New Albany was arrested, booked and released on bond on July 15th for charges involving child pornography.

Baptist Union County to host 2021 Back-to-School Health Fair
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Union County and its community partners will host the popular Back to School Health Fair on July 24th. See the details of the free community Health Fair.

Class of 1960 reunion dinner with photos
Featured News, General News, UncategorizedBecause COVID-19 postponed their actual 60th reunion last year, a large portion of New Albany High School's Class of 1960 observed that monumental event in New Albany this past weekend.

OPINION: New Albany Alderman-at-Large race
Featured News, OpinionNew Albany has two good men running for Alderman-At-Large today. Don't let the rain keep you from voting for the candidates of your choice in every race.

Baptist Union Co. recognizes Ellen Melton for performance above and beyond expectations
PeopleEllen Melton's outstanding nursing performance was recognized by patients and families, leading to her being the recipient of the Daisy Award for nursing excellence.

Baptist Union County selects Amadu Service First Champion of Quarter
Health & WellnessCongratulations to Margo Amadu, honored as quarterly Service First Champion at Baptist Union County Hospital for her outstanding service to her patients.

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.