Tag Archive for: Union County MS

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  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…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, 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,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle 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…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work 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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members 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…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, 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…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“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.…
NEMiss.news Baptist Union Co. Covid Vaccine

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The 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…
NEMiss.news Baptist Union Co. Covid Vaccine

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW 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…
NEMiss.news Baptist Union Co. Covid Vaccine

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

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…
Davis winner of Daisy award NEMiss.News

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations

   NEW ALBANY, Miss., February 4, 2021 – Jan Davis, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award given in appreciation of the work nurses do.  Davis, a nurse…
Baptist obstetric hemorrhage care NEMiss.News

Baptist Union County Recognized for Excellence in Obstetric Hemorrhage Care by Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborativ

  New Albany, Miss., February 1, 2021–Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County was recognized by the Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) for its excellence in obstetric hemorrhage care by fully implementing evidenced-based…
Chuck Garrett in mayor's race NEMiss.news

Chuck Garrett qualifies for New Albany Mayor’s race

  By Chuck Garrett My name is Chuck Garrett and I am thankful for the opportunity to pursue the office of Mayor in New Albany. I was born in Booneville, MS. I am the proud father of four children, Robert, Beth, Emma and Holt. I have…
Scott Hatcher Service First Award NEMiss.News

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

  NEW ALBANY, Miss., January 28, 2021 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Scott Hatcher has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Hatcher, who was nominated by a colleague for going above and…
New Albany MS high school NEMiss.News

Outstanding career and tech students announced

Congratulations to New Albany Career and Technical Center outstanding students for second 9 weeks.
NEMiss.News People voting fall 2021

NA election picks up more candidates but Myrtle and Blue Springs only have one qualifier between them so far

  Two more people have qualified to run for city office in New Albany but election activity in Myrtle and Blue Springs has been almost non-existent. Jessica Winston is running for Ward Two alderman as a Democrat and Diane Jones is…
NEMiss.News Car crashes into downtown building

Vehicle crashes into downtown building – again

A driver lost control of a vehicle and crashed into a building in downtown New Albany Thursday night, Jan. 14. The accident occurred about 10 p.m. The vehicle, eastbound on Bankhead St., was apparently attempting a left turn onto Railroad…
NEMiss.News MS House of Representatives

Notes from Capitol 1/5/202-1/9/20201: Mandatory School Testing

  On January 5, 2021, the 133rd Mississippi State Legislature began the second session in its four-year term. There were a few items taken up and passed on the House floor. House Bill 1, the first item introduced, provides that…
NEMiss.News Third St. house fire

Overnight Third Street house fire called a loss

New Albany firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 603 Third Street just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to find a heavily involved fire upon arrival. Crews arrived and attacked the fire and brought it under control. Fire Chief Mark…
NEMiss.News social media hindering search

Sheriff needs facts, not Facebook gossip; “social media” hindering search for Jessica Stacks    

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  As the search for missing Jessica Stacks goes into its 12th day, the work of law enforcement officers is increasingly frustrated by activity on so-called “social media.” Tens of thousands of northeast Mississippians have followed…
NEMiss.News Miles and Creekmore on mandatory testing

Tom Miles & Sam Creekmore bill on mandated testing

  Subject: Bills filed to address State testing for this school year From: Representative Tom Miles and Representative Sam Creekmore On January 7th, Representative Sam Creekmore and Representative Tom Miles filed bills in…
NEMiss.news Baptist Union Co. Covid Vaccine

Baptist Union County Begins Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccines

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  WHAT:   Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to health care professionals and adults 75 years of age and older in the community.  Appointments are required and limited, and can be scheduled…