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…
Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events
HappeningsThe New Albany Main Street Association announced location changes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, of several of this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Main Street had previously announced that several events would be held on the lawn…
Faulkner, Folk Art & More Exhibit opens Friday 9/28
Community, OrganizationsThe Faulkner Folk Art and More Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum Friday, September 28th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
This is as annual juried exhibit of art work from regional artists who have entered pieces inspired by the annual…
Author who “gets” Mississippi featured at Faulkner Awards Luncheon
LeisureAn outsider, an Englishman no less, who really "gets it" about Mississippi will speak at the annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, Thursday, September 28.
Richard Grant, author of the non-fiction best seller, Dispatches From Pluto, Lost and…
Union Co. Republican Women to host Candidates Forum, 9/24
Community, OrganizationsMonday Sept 24th, 6:30, at Union County Courthouse, Candidates Forum, candidates for Chancery and Circuit Judge positions, will speak briefly. These are non-partisan races.
Other special guests are Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, Michael…
Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29
TourismFriday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest
Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues. See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers.
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Republican Women to host candidates for local office
Community, OrganizationsThis month's meeting of Union County Republican Women will be Monday, September 24, 6:30pm at the Union County courthouse.
Confirmed speakers are Kelly Luther, Andy Gipson, Michael Watson, Lisa Koon, Daniel Tucker, Brad Tennison, Nathaniel…
Union Co. Literacy Council to have Riverfest raffle fundraiser
Community, OrganizationsThe Union County Literacy Council is raffling off tickets to raise funds to benefit the program.
Tickets are $5.00 each and will be sold before the Riverfest and during the Riverfest, which will be held on Saturday, September 29. During Riverfest,…
County board approves 2018-19 county budget, sets tax levy
Government & PoliticsThe Union County Board of Supervisors approved the county operating budget and set the ad valorem tax levy for fiscal year 2018-19 during a meeting September 14th. The budget year starts Oct. 1, 2018, and ends Sept. 30, 2019.
The total property…
September Museum Moments to feature Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak
Community, OrganizationsOn September 20, 2018, Brothers Cham and Ike Trotter will share stories and letters from the book Rowan Oak: A History of the William Faulkner Home, by Sally Stone Trotter. The book is about William Faulkner‘s purchase of what became his…
Baptist Union County names Dr. H. F. Mason as chief medical officer
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 11, 2018 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently named Dr. H.F. Mason as its chief medical officer.
He will have direct responsibility for medical staff relations, and will focus on quality of care, patient…
“Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums” grant awarded to museum
Health & WellnessNew Albany, MS - The Union County Historical Society & Heritage Museum was awarded a competitive Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums grant. The grants are intended to catalyze the growing national creative aging movement.
The Union County…
Huge Turn-out for Cross benefit dinner
Health & WellnessThere was a very large turn-out for the fundraising dinner to benefit Daniel Cross, son of Jeff and Crystal Cross, of Union County. Daniel is currently awaiting a heart transplant, after dealing with heart problems since his birth thirteen years…