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.…

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…

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…

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…
2018 Freedom Fest

Victory Belles perform, more 2018 Freedom Fest entertainment today

U.S. military veterans and their families were honored during a New Albany Freedom celebration entertainment event Friday evening at the First United Methodist Church. The Victory Belles, a female singing trio representing the National…
Biscuits & Jam Market 6-28-18

Many Biscuits & Jam fans undeterred by soaring temperatures

The temperature in the shade was hovering at 100 degrees, but 415 people still turned out for the Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market, Thursday, June 28th. As always, there was plenty of shade on the left bank of the Tallahatchie River in…
courthouse oaks

Cutting down century old Courthouse oaks at Union County Courthouse today

Workmen are cutting down six century-old courthouse oaks today on the lawn of the Union County Courthouse in New Albany. The trees were planted when the courthouse was completed 109 years ago -- June 1909. Workers with Zinzer Tree Service…
David Baria

Baria whips Sherman in Democratic Senate run-off in Union County and statewide

David Baria trounced Howard Sherman Tuesday in the run-off for the Mississippi Democratic nomination for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Statewide, with 95% of the votes counted, Baria had a lead of 59 percent over Sherman's 41 percent. Baria…
New Albany Pharmacy and Solutions

New Albany Pharmacy and Solutions Grand Opening, Friday, June 29th!

A new locally-owned, independent pharmacy is open in New Albany! New Albany Pharmacy and Solutions is located at 140 Fairfield Drive, right next to the new IM&PC building. The new pharmacy provides quick and friendly services, as well as…
Museum Madness

Museum Madness signup is underway at the Museum

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Preparations for the annual Museum Madness Children’s Discovery Program are underway and registration is open for the programing set July 9 – 13, 2018, at the Union County Heritage Museum. Class sizes are limited and ages are incoming 2nd…

New Albany and Union County firefighters attend state conference

Local firefighters, along with department leaders, represented our area well at the annual state conference of fire chiefs/firefighters association, in beautiful Gulfport this month. Firefighters and department leaders from New Albany, Alpine,…

Democratic U. S. Senate runoff election Tuesday, June 26th

Although Union County voters have seen little campaigning, the runoff election for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate will be Tuesday, June 26th. The runoff is between David Baria of Bay St. Louis and Howard Sherman, recently of…
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…
illegal aliens arrested

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.…