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…
Poolville murder story updated: victim, shooter identified.
General NewsUPDATED 9:25 PM FEBRUARY 10:
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has identified the dead gunshot victim and the man accused of shooting him early Saturday afternoon in the Poolville community.
In the Union County jail charged with…
Poolville shooting leaves one victim dead of multiple gunshot wounds
General NewsPOOLVILLE SHOOTING: As of 6 pm, Saturday, Feb. 10, Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said one man is dead and a suspected shooter is in custody.
The sheriff said the first report of the incident came to the 911 call center at around 1:30…
Man and pets die in Union County fire
General NewsA man, not yet officially identified, and multiple household pets died in a fire early Friday morning in western Union County.
The fire, said to have occurred shortly after midnight, completely destroyed the single-story dwelling on County…
Museum Moments to examine extinct businesses, schools, communities
HistoryFebruary’s Museum Moments features the research done on the African American History of New Albany and Union County titled “From Goat City to The Hill & Goose Hollow to The Flat” on Thursday, Feb. 15, noon at the Union County Heritage…
Supervisors discuss industrial parks, road construction
Government & PoliticsDevelopment of two industrial parks was the subject of multiple agenda items at the Union County Board of Supervisors' February 5 meeting.
Gary Chandler of the Three Rivers Economic Development District discussed projects known as "Martintown…
New Albany, Union County School districts celebrate School Board Recognition Week
General NewsThe New Albany & Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 11-17, for their leadership and service to local school districts and…
Myrtle sets reception to celebrate Town Clerk’s years of service
PeopleThe public is invited to attend the reception celebrating the Town Clerk's long service to the Myrtle community.
Marie White started as Town Clerk for Myrtle on February 1, 1993. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will host a reception to recognize…
MS Senator McDaniel addresses Union Co. Republican Women Club
Community, OrganizationsThe Union County Republican Women's Club held its January meeting Monday night in the circuit court room at the county courthouse.
Club officers for the coming year were installed during a ceremony early in the program. Vivian Dailey, president…
IMPC Cares: What cancer screening tests are recommended for you?
Health & WellnessDo you know the current cancer screening recommendations for yourself and your loved ones? Here are the Cancer Prevention Screening and Early Detection Guidelines of the American Cancer Society. Guidelines take into consideration your current…
Union County Republican Women to meet Monday, March 27
Community, OrganizationsNew Albany, MS- The Union County Republican Women will meet on Monday, March 27, at the Magnolia Civic Center in New Albany at 6:30 p.m. We have two excellent speakers joining us. Ellen Jernigan has been active in the Mississippi Republican…