Tag Archive for: Union County
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…
Police report catching apartment burglar in the act
CommunityNew Albany police caught an alleged house burglar in the act this past Monday.
Police Chief Chris Robertson said officers received a call to the apartments on Denmill Road about 7:49 p.m.
When the officers arrived they found Jorge…
NAES EXCEL class studies famous Mississippi scientist
SchoolsEach year, students in Glen Reeder's 2nd Grade EXCEL class have the opportunity to research and create a presentation on a famous Mississippian. This year, they were visited via Zoom, by one of these famous Mississippians.
Second grade…
New Albany Elementary briefly evacuated but no danger to students or staff
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School was briefly evacuated before noon Wednesday because of a smoke alarm.
Students and staff were quickly moved outside as firefighters arrived. The cause of the alarm was determined to be a malfunctioning smoke detector,…
Trees returning to courthouse square thanks to grant
Community, Featured NewsThe Union County Courthouse Square will soon see trees again, according to New Albany Main Street Manager Billye Jean Stroud.
She said the Main Street Association has been awarded a grant through the Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and…
Cohran signs with NEMCC to play football after leaving New Albany
SchoolsNew Albany High School senior Bulldog football player Isaiah Cohran signed to play football with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Wednesday, February 3.
Pictured are front row l-r: Anthony Cohran, Isaiah Cohran, Tiffany Foy;…
Myrtle dodges holding election but Blue Springs vote will proceed
Government & PoliticsThe Town of Myrtle will get by without having to hold a municipal election this year but the Village of Blue Springs will go with theirs on June 8 as scheduled.
Blue Springs
The Village of Blue Springs will hold an election because they…
New Albany Wal-Mart will be giving COVID vaccine this week
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Wal-Mart is one of 31 Mississippi Wal-Marts that will be giving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Signup is expected to begin today with actual vaccinations to start Friday. Appointments are likely to go quickly, however, because each…
Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 25-31
Government & Politics(Does not include 25 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)
Monday, Jan. 25:
12:13 a.m. – Caller at Waffle House advised a white male in a blue hoodie and blue pants walked out without paying.
12:20 a.m. – Burglar…
Hobson honored for NAES counselor appreciation week
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School honored NAES Counselor April Hobson to help celebrate National Counselors’ Week. NAES is appreciative of the work she does for the school, students, and staff.
Chief of police remains only unopposed candidate in NA elections
Government & PoliticsThe City of New Albany has ended up with 22 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices.
The last person to qualify was Jim Gann, running as a Republican for Ward Two alderman.
One change was also made concerning another candidate.…
State officials’ disagreement causes chaos in election qualification process
Government & Politics
With less than a day left in which to qualify to run for municipal office, state officials have thrown the process into chaos.
Secretary of State Michael Watson and Attorney General Lynn Fitch are at odds over whether a candidate…
New Albany, Myrtle, Blue Springs all pick up candidates as deadline looms
Government & Politics
With less than a day left to qualify, New Albany now has 21 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices.
The two newest qualifiers are Parks Smith running as an Independent for Ward One Alderman and Jeff Knox running as a…