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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market and the summer solstice

Relatively moderate temperatures and humidity on the summer solstice made it a nice evening to be out and about in New Albany, Mississippi. Temperatures in the low to mid 80s created a comfortable experience, especially for those who have learned…
Union Co. Supervisors 6-18-18

Union Co. Supervisors 6-18-18: College tuition, portable classrooms

The Union County Board of Supervisors heard from the president of Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) during the board's Monday morning, June 18, meeting. Dr. Ricky Ford, president of NEMCC discussed the tuition guarantee plan…
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ICE arrests several illegal aliens in Union County

Federal immigration law enforcement officers arrested about a dozen illegal aliens, including some believed to be convicted felons, in Union County Saturday, June 16th. Brian Cox, an information officer with the U.S. Immigration and Customs…

IM&PC of New Albany introduces its Specialty Clinic

The Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany would like to introduce our IM&PC Specialty Clinic. The IM&PC Specialty Clinic is located inside the Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany at 118 Fairfield Drive.…

Parchman Farm: Destination Doom exhibit opens June 21 at museum

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 Parchman Farm: Destination Doom Exhibit will open Thursday, June 21, 12 noon, at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. The exhibit images are photographs from the Martha Alice Stewart, Time on Parchman Farm 1930s Collection. Stewart,…
2018 Freedom Fest

2018 Freedom Fest to bring three days of family entertainment

It’s that time of year again and the New Albany Main Street and Community Development team is preparing for a fabulous 2018 Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest is a weekend long celebration held in historic downtown New Albany and will be host to…
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Republican Women’s Club to hear MS GOP Director, Purple Heart recipient

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The Republican Women's Club will meet Monday, June 25th 6:30 PM at Cook's Adult Daycare. The public is invited to attend. This will be a joint meeting with the Union County Republican Executive Committee. Please RSVP to Sue Morrisson 662-538-4552…
2018 Farmers' Market

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market opens its 2018 season

New Albany's Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market opened its 2018 season today. The Market, located in downtown New Albany on the banks of the Tallahatchie River, has changed its days of operation. The market will be open on Thursdays, from 4:00…
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Alleged car thief captured in Georgia, now in custody in New Albany

A man who allegedly stole a car at a New Albany convenience store on May 14th has been captured in Georgia, and is now in jail here. Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police Department (NAPD) says he was informed Friday, June 1, by…
The Summer of 1969

Luncheon with Books: Juanita Floyd discusses her “Summer of 1969”

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Tuesday, June 19, Friends of the Library will sponsor Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Juanita Floyd will discuss her book Summer of 1969: the Story of Cozett Juanita Gambrel. In the fall of 1969 Cozett…
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Local woman wandered off from home, found in woods

A woman who wandered away from home and was lost in the woods earlier this afternoon has been found. She was reported missing by her family about 1:30 PM today. As of 2:20 PM she had been located and the Ranger One all terrain vehicle (ATV)…
Courthouse oaks

Union County Supervisors 6-4-18: Courthouse trees and defibrillators

Six century-old oak trees on the lawn of the Union County Courthouse will be cut down during coming weeks. The trees are believed to have been planted shortly after construction of the courthouse was finished in June 22, 1909, and now tower…