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…
Officials still silent on tractor investigation, may release details tomorrow
General NewsDetails are still not available regarding the ongoing tractor investigation involving several John Deere tractors impounded by local law enforcement officials earlier this week.
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards told NAnewsweb.com Wednesday…
Union County health insurance costs reduced for second year in a row
Government & PoliticsThe cost of health insurance for Union County's more than 100 employees will go down again during the coming year. Total health insurance premiums will be $73,547.04 lower during the coming year than they were for the past 12 months.
The…
Seized tractors parade through New Albany, officials silent
Government & PoliticsThere was a fast-moving parade of green and yellow tractors through downtown New Albany, Monday afternoon, March 26, 2018.
It started about 2:30 p.m. traveling northeast from the Union County sheriff's office at 300 Carter Ave. It crossed…
Zack Stewart named 5th Volunteer of the Year at annual UNITE dinner
PeopleAbout 125 people were present Thursday evening, March 22, for the annual UNITE grant and fundraising dinner at the First United Methodist Church in New Albany. UNITE is the acronym for "Union County/New Albany Initiative to Excel."
Grants…
Walker, Vanvranken arraigned, high bond set in Leon Lewis murder
General NewsLarry Lidale Walker was arraigned on first degree murder and other felony charges Monday morning in Union County Justice Court.
The charges are related to the Leon Lewis murder early Saturday evening, March 17, at a residence at 1064…
Child saw his own father shot multiple times in Ingomar murder
General NewsThe man shot multiple times in the Ingomar community Saturday evening, March 17, has died in a Memphis hospital. Murder charges will be filed against the alleged shooter.
Leon Lewis, age 53, died last night at The MED in Memphis, after having…
Two arrested in Ingomar shooting incident
General NewsOne man is in a Memphis hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and two people are in the Union County jail following an Ingomar shooting event yesterday evening.
The shooting occurred sometime after 6 pm Saturday, March 17, at a residence…
Republican Women attend Legislative Day, will host MS Treasurer Fitch
Community, OrganizationsUnion County Republican Women’s Club attended Legislative Day on March 8, 2018, meeting with Representatives Steve Massengill and Margaret Ellis Rodgers at the MS State Capitol in Jackson.
Union County Republican Women’s Club to host MS…
Kay Sappington retirement reception, March 23
Community, OrganizationsA Retirement Reception for Kay Sappington, the Union County Library Director, will be held Friday, March 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the Coker-Speck Auditorium at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany.
Sappington has been the Director…
IM&PC Cares: What you shoud know about annual Medicare wellness exams
Health & Wellness
At IMPC we offer an Annual Wellness Exam for those patients with Medicare benefits. Every year at this appointment, we will review your current medicines, review any specialty providers that you may see, and conduct a range of screenings…
Author Jane Stanley is Luncheon with Books guest
Community, OrganizationsTuesday, March 20, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany.
Jane Stanley will discuss her book Jane: A Memoir. Nautilus Publishing states "this is a compelling story of an intriguing life. Jane…
Three Union County Volunteer Fire Departments engaged in fighting house fire
General News
Union County Volunteer Fire Departments from West Union, Myrtle, and Pinedale are on the scene of a fully involved house fire on county road 59.
The photo was taken at about noon on March 9th.
No other information available at this…