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 BLM march event New Albany MS

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 BLM march event New Albany MS

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 BLM march event New Albany MS

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…

Baptist Union County to Host Free Flu Vaccine Drive-Thru for Community

    NEW ALBANY, MISS., September 28, 2020– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, located at 200 Hwy 30 West, will provide free flu vaccines for those 18 years and older on Tuesday, October 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Due to COVID-19,…
NEMiss.news Convicted murderer loses appeal

New Albany couple’s convicted murderer loses another appeal

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This past week the Mississippi Court of Appeals denied a multi-part motion by Albert Lee McDonald for post-conviction relief related to a 2005 crime spree that left two people dead and three hospitalized. About 5 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17,…
NEMiss.news Richard Willis escape and capture

Prisoner escapes Union County jail, he and accomplice captured

    A prisoner escaped the Union County jail sometime Friday evening, Sept. 4, and was recaptured late Monday night. Richard Willis is an inmate of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC). He was incarcerated on felony…
NEMiss.news Movie Reel 4 is Reopening tonight

New Albany’s Movie Reel 4 is reopening tonight, August 28th

    The Movie Reel on Coulter Drive in New Albany will be re-opening tonight, Friday, August 28, after having been closed for many weeks. Precautions are in place for health safety. Masks must be worn in the theater lobby,…
NEMiss.news Second burglary suspect in custody

New Albany now has second gun shop burglary suspect in custody.

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A second suspect in the June 5 burglary of the 2A Armaments gun shop and Pure gas station and resulting high-speed pursuit, has been returned to New Albany, according to Police Chief Chris Robertson. The chief said the Memphis Fugitive Task…
NEMiss.news Baptist-Union C.o Drive-through Back-to-School Fair 2020

Planning, execution result in successful Baptist drive-through Back-to-School Fair

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Several hundred school children enjoyed a unique drive-through Back-to-School Fair, Saturday, July 25, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMH). Although the Back-to-School Fair has been a successful annual event at Baptist-Union County…
NEMiss.news Baptist-union county Daisy award winner

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations

    NEW ALBANY, Miss., July 20, 2020 – Trinity Walls, 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.  Walls, a nurse…
NEMiss.news Baptist Hosp. drive-thru back-to-school fair

Baptist Union County to Host Drive-Thru Back-to-School Fair

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NEW ALBANY, MISS., July 8, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, located at 200 Hwy 30 West, will host a free drive-thru back-to-school health fair for children 12 years and younger on Saturday, July 25 from 9– 11:30 a.m. Due to…
NEMiss.news Union County COVID-19

This is no joke, people! Get your head out of…the sand!

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At least two Union County people infected with coronavirus died today in the Tupelo hospital. One of them had cooked for a group of children at a party one week ago today. He went into the hospital on Sunday, two days later, and died today,…
NEMiss.news New Albany Miss Hospitality Ivy Jordan, top 10

New Albany Miss Hospitality winner named to top 10 in Mississippi competition

  New Albany, MS - On July 19, 2020 the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program announced preliminary speech winners and Top 10 finalists for the 71st Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition. New Albany resident Ivy Jordan is named to…
NE:Miss.News Baptist mission trip brings COVID-19 home

Union County Baptist mission trip members return home with corornavirus       

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    New Albany, MS - After traveling to western Nebraska on a church mission trip earlier this month, 14 people apparently returned to Union County infected with coronavirus. Gary Yates, who is director of missions for the…
NEMiss.news BLM march event New Albany MS

Hundreds attend Black Lives Matter event in New Albany, affirming every citizen’s right to freedom from fear

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      New Albany, MS - A mixed-race crowd estimated at about 400 people gathered Sunday afternoon in downtown New Albany, in what its organizers called “a peaceful march for solidarity.” It was just that.They…