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…
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…
Union County School District improves upon its Pre-K success
General NewsThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has recently emphasized early childhood education in order to prepare students for Kindergarten. Even though the Pre-K Program in Union County has proven successful, to meet the new MDE guidelines,…
Supervisors’ March 5 meeting: Safety of county students focus of discussion
Government & PoliticsSafety of students and teachers in county schools was the main business discussed during the Union County Board of Supervisors' March 5, meeting Monday morning.
Wendy Faulkner, Assistant Superintendent of the Union County School District,…
Museum Moments to feature book on Cactus Jack Carlisle
Community, OrganizationsMuseum Moments at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany on Thursday, March 15, will feature the author and the principal character of the book “Cactus Jack: Against All Odds.”
This interesting story will be told by writer Walter…
Seven Union County Volunteer Firefighters achieve certification
Community, OrganizationsSeven Union County Volunteer Firefighters have received their volunteer level 1 certification recently by completing their skills at the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
This 80 plus hour course is taught by certified instructors from New…
Record rainfall brings damage due to erosion, flooding
General NewsRecord rainfall, with more expected this week, has caused damage in Union County and throughout north Mississippi.
Some weather watchers have reported 13 inches of rain in Union County so far during the month of February, while forecasts…
Officials warn of scam involving firefighters
General NewsMark Whiteside has shared a post from the Mississippi Insurance Department.
Commissioner Mike Chaney warns of two phone scams involving firefighters now operating in the area. If you are contacted regarding donations for fallen firefighters…
Master gardeners to present 9th annual Home and Garden Show
Community, OrganizationsThe 9th Annual New Albany Home and Garden Show presented by the Union County Master Gardeners is scheduled for March 24, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown New Albany.
The theme for this year's show will be "Hoppin' into Spring".…
Night Out for New Haven fundraiser adds silent auction
Community, OrganizationsThe New Haven Center for Special Needs Adults annual fundraiser, Night Out for New Haven, is Saturday, March 3, beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the Magnolia Civic Center. All seats are reserved and tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the UCDA…
MS Homeland Security to discuss improving church security
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson has arranged a program to help churches keep their congregations safer.
Robertson has arranged for Jim Brinson, Director of Homeland Security Operations for the State of Mississippi, to do a presentation…