Tag Archive for: Union County MS

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…
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

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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 Heritage Days classroom exhibit

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 Heritage Days classroom exhibit

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 Heritage Days classroom exhibit

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…
NEMiss.News National Novel Writing Month

Faulkner library offers challenge to write a novel in November

Union Co. Heritage Museum invites you to the Faulkner Library and the Faulkner Garden to work on writing that novel you've been thinking of. This is National Novel Writing Month - come in and get to work.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors' meeting 11-1-2021

A small but bright shining moment in a routine meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors

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A small request from the Literacy Council resulted in a unanimous "epiphany" moment for the county supervisors at their November meeting. The moment may help many more folks learn to read.
NEMiss.News Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

Just being neighborly on the Tanglefoot Trail

A recent dilemma on the Tanglefoot Trail proves, once again, that most public safety workers truly are on the job to help people. And, if you have serious trouble, you're probably going to want one nearby.
NEMiss.News Halloween at the Magnolia Civic Center

Big turn out for Oogie Boogie event at Magnolia Civic Center

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The Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at the Magnolia Civic Center drew a large crowd for an evening of family fun.
NEMiss.News Service First Champions at Baptist-Union County

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champions for the quarter

Congratulations to Cliff Hanna and Ken Orr, recently named quarterly Service First Champions at Baptist-Union County.
Pioneer Days

Britt Gully will perform singing the Jimmie Rodgers story at the museum

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The always popular, educational and fun Pioneer Days will be at the Union County Heritage Museum Nov 4-6, 2021, with Britt Gully as Jimmie Rodgers on Saturday.
NEMiss.News Philip Gunn at New Albany Rotary

Gunn visits northeast Mississippi, hints at run for governor

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MS Speaker of the House, Phil Gunn, spoke to New Albany Rotarians about his push to eliminate the Mississippi personal income tax. Gunn is gearing up for a run at the governor's joy in Mississippi.
NEMiss.News Fire at Kinder-Morgan gas station

Disaster averted in natural gas station fire

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A passer-by's quick action helped avert a dangerous explosion this morning at the Kinder-Morgan gas station just outside the city limits. New Albany's fire department answered the call to the scene.
NEMiss.News Museum features fly fishing

Fishermen can learn the art of fly tying at museum on Saturday

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Doyle Caviness will discuss the art of fly fishing and demonstrate the heritage art of tying flies at the museum on October 21. Scouts working toward fishing merit badges are especially invited.
NEMiss.News American Legion Post 72

American Legion Post 72 recognizes members’ service and installs new officers

American Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey Post 72 recognizes members' years of service and installs incoming officers.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank celebrating 125th anniversary

BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th Anniversary

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BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary of banking and supporting local communities. Click the post to see how to enter for a chance of winning one of ten $125 gift certificate for shopping in New Albany or Tupelo.
NEMiss.News Heritage Days classroom exhibit

The museum’s popular Heritage Days event will be November 4-6.

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The Union County Heritage Museum will host its annual Heritage Days event November 4, 5 and 6, 2021 in the museum's Pioneer Village. The event is free, but groups should call to be scheduled. See post for details of events.