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…
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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.…
NEMiss.News Mad Science Friday

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 Mad Science Friday

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 Mad Science Friday

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 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.
NEMiss.News Mark & Cathy Garrett at Evening of Jazz

Hundreds enjoy Evening of Jazz in the museum’s Faulkner Garden

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Hundreds of guests attended An Evening of Jazz in the Faulkner Garden of the Union County Heritage Museum. The September 23rd event kicked off this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest and was a fundraiser for its host, the New Albany Garden Club.
NEMiss.News Jessica Stacks flier in store window

Jessica Stacks missing since New Year’s Day: a nine month review of the search and investigation

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This review of the search for Jessica Stacks included previously unpublished information from the investigation.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County Named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

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Congratulations to the staff and management of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County for once again receiving national recognition for its quality of care.
NEMiss.News Faulkner Literary Competition luncheon 2021

Faulkner Literary Luncheon top event of Riverfest weekend

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A near-capacity crowd attended the annual Faulkner Literary Competition luncheon, and winners from several states attended. See a list of weekend events yet to come for Tallahatchie Riverfest.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrests

Woman and man arrested for stealing checks from local mail boxes; forgery and drug charges also

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards announces two arrests in local check theft/fraudulent check cashing crime. Drug charges were also placed against one of those arrested.
NEMiss.News Coroner vehicle

Coroner investigates death of woman in Alpine community of Union County

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A deceased woman, found yesterday near a pond in northeast Union County, has been identified, but the cause of death is as yet unknown.
NEMiss.News NAHS Flag art

Flag Art celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year the Ishtehotopah Chapter of the DAR presents Constitutional posters, Preamble and American Creed cards, school announcements, and Constitution facts to the Union County and New Albany School Districts…
NEMiss.News Mask mandate to expire

Mask mandates for New Albany & Union County School Districts to Expire

“The masks helped tremendously in keeping our students and staff safe and our schools in full operation.”
NEMiss.News Allegory, William Dunlap exhibit

Exhibit of the art of William Dunlap Opening Friday at the Museum

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Southern artist William Dunlap's work will be on exhibit beginning Friday, September 10th at Union County Heritage Museum. His work presents distinctly southern themes, and will be on view until November 13, 2021.
NEMiss.News "Promise" by Minrose Gwin

Book chosen for Community Read is “Promise” about the Tupelo Tornado of ‘36

Guest speaker for the annual William Faulkner Literary Fest Luncheon will be Minrose Gwin, author of "Promise," which recounts the devastating Tupelo Tornado of 1936 and is the chosen Community Read for the Literary Fest.
NEMiss.News Mad Science Friday

NAES Kindergarten classes have Mad Science Friday

Two New Albany Elementary School Kindergarten classes had their first Mad Science Friday classes on August 20, 2021.