Tag Archive for: Union County Sheriff’s Department

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…
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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…
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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.…
NEMiss.News C. J Bright, Larry Britt at 9-26 Board meeting

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…
NEMiss.News C. J Bright, Larry Britt at 9-26 Board meeting

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…
NEMiss.News C. J Bright, Larry Britt at 9-26 Board meeting

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…
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Bad wreck with injuries at Hwy 30 & 15 in New Albany and another on I-22

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Emergency crews responded to two different accident scenes in and near New Albany tonight. A rescue helicopter responded to one scene.
NEMiss.News MS PSC candidate Tanner Newman

PSC candidate Tanner Newman addresses County Supervisors June 19

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County Supervisors hear PSC candidate Tanner Newman at June 19 meeting.
NEMiss.News Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

Supervisors transact routine business, approve expenditures, pay changes and more

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The Supervisors' May 1 meeting dealt largely with routine monetary business, employee changes.
NEMiss.News County Supervisors March 6, 2023

Union County board dealt with short agenda March 6th

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The Union County Board of Supervisors' March 6 meeting dealt with a short agenda of routine county business.
NEMiss.News Joyriding in mom's car

Teen driver leads New Albany Police, Union Co. Sheriffs and MS Highway Patrol officers on 100 mph chase

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From W. Bankhead St, to Sam Barkley Dr. to Hwy 15 and then Hwy 348, a 14 year old driver fled from law enforcement officers at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Luckily, no child, law officer, uninvolved motorist or pedestrian was injured.
NEMiss.News Confiscated arms and drugs

Three Oklahomans arrested on drug and firearms-related charges; possible sex-trafficking charges, after local traffic stop

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Two females and one male from Oklahoma were arrested on charges related to drugs and firearms; possible sex trafficking charges. Two underage females were rescued and will be in protectve services.
NEMiss.News County Board Meeting 1-17-2023

The Union County Board of Supervisor approves purchase of additional garbage cans, new Argo Responder vehicle

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The Union County Board of Supervisors buys garbage cans, deals with several bids, approves personnel actions and training, along with other business at its January 17, 2023 meeting.
NEMiss.News County Board, January 3, 2023

County Board elects new president, conducts much routine business at first 2023 meeting

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The Union County Board of Supervisors elected a new president and transacted a variety of business at its January 3, 2023 meeting. District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey is the new board president for 2023.
NEMiss.News Jessica Stacks flier in store window

After two years, still searching for Jessica Stacks

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Two years ago today, Jessica Stacks went missing, reportedly trying to walk across the flooded Tallahatchie River bottom to reach Hwy. 30. After thousands of man hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent investigating the disappearance, the case remains unsolved.
NEMiss.News Arrest of gunman at New Albany Walmart

UPDATED, Monday afternoon, Dec 12: Gunman arrested at New Albany Walmart Sunday afternoon

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Benton County Sheriff Robby Goolsby acted quickly and averted the occurrence of a possible tragic situation at the New Albany Walmart, Dec. 11, 2022. Goolsby was shopping in the store when the event took place.
NEMiss.News Police escort

Was it a riot or a parade?

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Eighteen or 20 law enforcement vehicles went blazing through sleepy downtown New Albany MS at about 10PM Wednesday night, November 9. Check out the post to find out why.
NEMiss.News C. J Bright, Larry Britt at 9-26 Board meeting

Union County board renews casualty insurance, opens bids for road work

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At its 9-26-2022 meeting, the Board of Supervisors dealt with insurance costs, road bids, hiring and using grants for Kevlar vests for county law enforcement employees.