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.…
It's Friday

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…
It's Friday

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…
It's Friday

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…
Relay for Life 2018

Relay for Life set for tonight (May 4) at Union Co. Fairgrounds

Cancer survivors and their friends will take part tonight, May 4, in the annual Relay for Life walking event at the Union County Fairgrounds. The event will start at with the Survivor Lap at 6 p.m. Relay for Life is a world-wide fundraising…
Sen. Roger Wicker UCDA annual meeting

UCDA members honor Pennebaker, hear Wicker at annual dinner

More than a hundred people attended the annual dinner meeting of the Union County Development Association (UCDA), Monday night, April 30. U. S. Senator Roger Wicker was the guest speaker for the event held at the cafeteria of New Albany Middle…

Union County Literacy Council to meet May 1

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The Union County Literacy Council will have its general meeting on Tuesday, May 1, at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Union County Library. Hanna Basil, a fourth grade teacher at NA Elementary will be the speaker. The public is…

Felony arrests, arraignments for those indicted by Union County Grand Jury

Felony arrests and arraignments continue for those indicted this month by the Union County Grand Jury. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford has released a list of those arraigned thus far on felony charges that resulted from indictments…
UC republican women

Republican Women’s Club to host annual legislative update meeting

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The Union County Republican Women’s Club will host its annual legislative update on Monday, April 23, at 6:00PM, at the Magnolia Civic Center. The program will be given by Senators Nickey Browning and Neil Whaley along with Representatives…
closing the alley

City Board considering closing the alley from Main St. to Bankhead St.

The New Albany Board of Aldermen may close an alley that provides one of only two routes downtown that connect the town's two main streets. Although there had been no discussion of it in the board's recent public meetings, an item appeared…

UCDA changes Annual Meeting date, announces speaker

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The date for the Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Union County Development Association has changed!! The meeting will take place on Monday evening, April 30, 2018, at 6:30p.m. in the cafeteria of the New Albany Middle School. In addition…

UCDA to hold annual membership banquet April 16

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The Union County Development Association (UCDA) has set its annual membership banquet for Monday, April 16th, at 6:30PM. The  banquet will be held in the New Albany Middle School's cafeteria. Advance reservations are required. The keynote…
Storm damage

Hardworking crews clear roads, work to restore power in wake of storm/UPDATED 4-4, 1:45PM

UPDATED 4-4-18, 1:45pm:  Bill Maddox has informed NAnewsweb.com that fewer than 100 New Albany Light, Gas & Water customers were still without electrical service by daylight today. Fewer than 20 had not been restored by noon. Maddox expects…
Board of Supervisors' April 2 meeting

Supervisors’ April 2: jail computer system, expanded rural water service

A new computer system for the county jail and expanded rural water service were discussed at the Board of Supervisors' April 2 meeting. Chief Deputy Sheriff Johnny Bell told the Union County Board of Supervisors that a computer system used…

Brandon Presley: PSC charged 19 telemarketers in “no-call” violations

Jackson, Mississippi (March 29, 2018) – Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced today that the PSC charged 19 telemarketers for violating Mississippi’s No-Call law. The PSC’s investigation found that these companies made…
It's Friday

It’s Friday…But Sunday’s a Coming!”

Our friend and periodic guest writer, Steve Patterson, posts this video to his friends each Good Friday. Steve, himself an excellent writer and occasional preacher, says, "It's among the most powerful synopses of Holy Week I've encountered,…