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…

Beautiful but dangerous: snowy North Mississippi scenes

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Photos, many made by Lance Moore, submitted to NEMiss.news of the frigid but beautiful snowfall that occurred.

Major NA water leaks found, TVA power in good shape

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Two major water leaks occurred in large unheated empty buildings when sprinkler systems froze. City offices will not open Thursday and there may be no garbage pickup the rest of the week.

New Albany offices to remain closed Wednesday with no garbage pickup

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent confirmed that city offices will remain closed Wednesday due to icy conditions and in anticipation of more bad weather. As with Union County, the city will not collect garbage Wednesday, either, because the Three…

Union supervisors doubtful about garbage pickup, office opening Wednesday

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It was too early Tuesday morning for Union County Supervisors to determine whether county offices would be open Wednesday, or whether garbage would be picked up in the county, but both appeared unlikely. District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey…
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City and county officials cancelling operations indefinitely due to weather

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See how the icing and cold have affected city and county services and how long interruptions may last.

New Albany Elementary School ‘goes red’ for heart health

The importance of making healthy choices is the focus of "Go Red Day"

Union County Courthouse gets new oaks to replace damaged 110-year-old ones

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The Union County Courthouse lawn now has ten new pin oak trees, approximately replacing the 110-year-old trees removed in June 2018, thanks to a grant from Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and the Community Recovery Tree Planting project. Over…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 emergency call log for Feb. 1-7

(Does not include 22 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls) Monday, Feb. 1: 12:07 a.m. – Caller on CR 88 advised her boyfriend and her friend got into it and want to speak to an officer. 9:15 a.m. – General complaint. Female…

Convicted kidnapper and Foote murderer’s Supreme Court bid fails

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of convicted murderer and kidnapper Albert Lee McDonald who shot five people, killing two who were well-known New Albany residents. Briefly, the court said McDonald’s motion was…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary School announces Citizens of the Month

New Albany Elementary School’s January Citizens of the Month are as follows ( no photo was provided): Samuel McClure, Crishona Sumler, Justyce Walker, Amiya Sumler Dhruvi Patel, Isai Cruz, Hadley Chism, Yahaira Hernandez, Andrew Latham,…

Presidents Day garbage collection changes but weather puts all in doubt

Governmental offices were to be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Other changes were planned but it is likely icy conditions will cancel those activities. City schools were also to close. County schools was to not…

New Albany School District announces teachers and administrator of the year

The Teachers of the Year and the Administrator of the Year from the New Albany School District were formally recognized at the February School Board Meeting. Pictured with each honoree are Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent; Mike Staten,…