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.

,
  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

,
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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

,
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…

Summer Clean Sweep facing competing events, needs more support

This year the effort will include the county and will end with lunch provided by the Union County Development Association.

Wastewater treatment plant project to be ready next month

The move should greatly reduce odor problems in the parks and sportsplex area as well as near the new plant.

State’s back-to-school tax-free weekend is this Friday and Saturday

The exemption only applies to certain items and the total price for each must be under $100.

Two injured as emergency crews respond to third serious wreck on I-22 in one week

This was the third wreck in one section of the interstate in one week.

New Albany Elementary gets its own bike sculpture thanks to Principal Gwynn Russell

Sappington's work has appeared at the county library, local businesses and for Tupelo projects.

Sunday morning fire destroys Myrtle residence

,
No one was injured and the cause has not yet been determined.

Library entertains kids and adults with foam-idable outdoor event

The foam is non-toxic and hypoallergenic as well as non-staining.

There were flappers, felons and foul play at the Union County Heritage Museum

,
The program lasts about two hours and includes a four-course meal with scenes interspersed with the servings.
NEMiss.News Keep America Beautiful

Summer city-county cleanup effort has drawn interest but more is needed

Summer Clean Sweep is in cooperation with Keep America Beautiful and Adopt-a-Street.

Myrtle officials sworn into office for another four years

Because the minimum number of candidates qualified for each office, no formal election was required.

Former Union County officer Anderson promoted to NEMCC Police Chief

,
Anderson was a standout player when he attended the school and also has served with the Union County Sheriff's Department.

Kiwanis Club donates $19,000 for Alabama Street Park renovation project

In addition to installing new equipment in the park, all the existing equipment will be cleaned, painted and improved for safety and usability.