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…
Kathy Chism seeks MS Senate District 3 seat
Community, OrganizationsI am happy to announce that I, Kathy Chism, am running for the 2019 Republican Primary Election MS District 3 Senator.
With 29 years business ownership, 11 years as a Realtor, and 61 years as part of the District 3 community, I feel I am…
Linda Everett to review “Jefferson’s Daughters…” at Luncheon with Books
CommunityFriends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany on Tuesday, February 19.
Linda Everett will review Jefferson's Daughters Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America, written…
Local School Districts to celebrate School Board Member Week
OrganizationsThe New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 10-16, for their leadership and service to local school districts and communities.
“This…
Man arrested in New Albany stabbing incident is identified
General NewsNew Albany Police Chief Christ Robertson told NAnewsweb.com Sunday that Lane D. Mitchell, age 18, of New Albany, is the person arrested for the stabbing incident Saturday night in downtown New Albany. Roberston said Mitchell, who is white, is…
Creekmore running for District 14 seat in state legislature
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany businessman Sam Creekmore IV has qualified to run as state representative for District 14, which covers most of Union County. Running as a Republican, Creekmore seeks to replace Margaret Rogers, who is retiring after having served…
County Board 22 Jan 2019: Orderly, sensible, fair
Government & PoliticsMississippi counties do not have an official, elected by county-wide vote, who serves as the chief executive of the county. Instead, the Mississippi Code provides that each of the state's 82 counties is governed by five county supervisors, each…
Jeff Olson qualifies for state senate seat
Community, OrganizationsJeff Olson of New Albany has qualified to run in the 2019 Republican Primary Election as Mississippi State Senator for District 3. District 3 includes Union County, Benton County and the northern portion of Pontotoc County, including the City…
Presley to host first event on “Hire Mississippi” tour in Union County
Government & Politics
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will host an event in Union County to allow businesses to sign up to do work with the state’s largest utilities. The Hire Mississippi event will take place Monday, January…
Luncheon with Books to present a Christmas music program
Community, OrganizationsOn Tuesday, December 18, Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany will be a special Christmas treat. Mark Garrett will present a program of Christmas music.
Friends of the Library will serve a light lunch…
Late Night Thursday Shopping in New Albany
Economy(New Albany, MS, December 2018)
Christmas is fast approaching, and Billye Jean Stroud, director of the New Albany Main Street Association,reminds the community that OpenLate Thursdays is in full swing. “Several of our Main Street retail…
How to sign up your business for Mississippi First hiring initiative
Government & PoliticsIn 2016, 70% of the $810,000,000 spent by the state’s five largest electric and gas companies on operations and maintenance went to companies outside of Mississippi.
Citing alarming numbers that show the state’s largest utilities spent…
2018 Christmas at the Museum highlights family fun
HappeningsA large number of New Albany area residents refused to let today's cold and rainy weather keep them from attending 2018 Christmas at the Museum. The Union County Heritage Museum is a focal point for the community, and provides many entertaining…