Tag Archive for: Union County

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.…

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…

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…

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…

New Albany Elementary School announces employees of the month

Teachers and assistants in a variety of subjects were honored.

Baptist Union County receives new MRI machine to boost patient experience and reduce exam times

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The MAGNETOM Altea gives health care providers access to neurology, orthopedic, abdominal and whole-body imaging for patients.

Fire damages historic East Bankhead Street home

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Unconfirmed reports attributed the fire to a large floor polisher or buffer in the basement.

Crime Stoppers needs information about murder of Jermaine Berghuis

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tupelo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS (8477).

UM honors Ford, Swilley for outstanding graduate achievement in music

"Department of Music awards celebrate outstanding student achievement in performance, academics, ensemble musicianship and other areas of the UM Music student experience."
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 May 10-16

Plenty of suspicious people reported in county again this past week.

City honors outgoing alderman Johnny Anderson

Mayor Tim Kent presented Anderson with a plaque and key to the city.

Furry masked bandits elude capture at paint store

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At first the raccoons appeared to be trapped but when officers began to loosen metal siding they ran away.

Reeder honored by national Daughters of American Revolution for promoting American history

Reeder is an EXCEL teacher at the middle school and his students have been studying the U. S. states.

Union Sheriff’s Department seizes $65,000 in codeine cough syrup, $9,000 cash

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The two will face the more serious charge of drug trafficking due to the large quantity of codeine.

Registration now open For Boys & Girls Clubs summer program

The program will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 - July 16 for youths 6-18 years of age.