Tag Archive for: Three Rivers Planning and Development District

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.…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-16-18

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…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-16-18

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…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-16-18

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 Mike Staten in his BNA office

Mike Staten inducted into NEMCC Alumni Hall of Fame

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Congratulations to BNA Bank of New Albany's President Mike Staten, who was recently inducted into the NEMCC Alumni Hall of Fame. Staten has dedicated thousands of hours to bettering the future of all Mississippians.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors, 7-18-2022

County board 18JUL2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Union County Supervisors set a hearing for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which must be reviewed every 5 years, and raised the mileage reimbursement, among other items of business.
NEMiss.News C J Bright, President of Union Co. Board of Supervisors

Concrete fabricator to locate $23-million facility in New Albany

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Dunn Utility Products, based in Bynum, MS, has announced a $23 million expansion of their concrete products business into New Albany. They will be in the Martintown South Industrial Park.
NEMiss.News Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

Union County Supervisors approve a plan for a Tallahatchie River Authority, purchase a new fire truck, and transact other routine business at March 21 meeting

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Along with routine business at its March 21 meeting, the Union County Supervisors approved a plan to establish the Tallahatchie River Authority. A resolution was approved for the legislature.
NEMiss.News Kevin Charles, LLC site

Kevin Charles expansion to add 75 jobs at New Albany plant

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Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery announces an expansion that will bring 75 new jobs to the New Albany area. This is the company's second expansion in three years.
NEMiss.News Pontotoc Job Fair

Union County Job Fair with area employers to be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church

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Thirty employers from the New Albany area will be included in a Union County Job Fair produced by Three Rivers, UCDA and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MDES requires all people in the Union County area receiving unemployment benefits to attend the job fair.
NEMiss.News Huffstatler at County Board meeting

Union County Supervisors consider unpaid trash collection bills; eliminate extra 80 hours COVID sick pay

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  Problems with unpaid trash collection bills were a recurrent theme during the August 16 meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors. "We may have to pay the bill, but we don’t owe it,” Charles Huffstatler declared. Huffstatler…

Industrial developer now has regular presence in New Albany

Chandler's services are contracted by Union, Pontotoc and Lee counties with Three Rivers Planning and Development Dstrict.

EPA grant may help reclaim contaminated properties in eight Three Rivers counties

Three Rivers Planning and Development District has received a $600,000 Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, some of which will be used to benefit Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties. Specifically, money…
Union County MS Board of Supervisors with Kelly and Holland on Medicare plan

Union County board 3June 2019: Help for Medicare members

Union County, MS - Board of Supervisors, June 3 2019, Medicare assistance: The Union County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a plan to help save money for Union County Medicare enrollees. Randy Kelly, executive director of Three…
County Board 3 Dec. 2018

County Board 3 Dec. 2018: NEMCC & Three Rivers report

The Union County Board of Supervisors heard reports from two organizations it supports with county tax funds at its Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, meeting. First on the board's agenda was Dr. Ricky Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-16-18

Union Co. Supervisors’ 7-16-18 Mtng: Three Rivers, other business

The Union County Board of Supervisors has re-appointed District Four Supervisor Randy Owen to the board of directors of the Three Rivers Planning and Development District. The board took the action at its Monday, July 16, meeting. Three Rivers…