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…
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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 Baptist 2021 Back to School Health fair

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 Baptist 2021 Back to School Health fair

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 Baptist 2021 Back to School Health fair

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…

Local school officials show courage and leadership at a time when neither is forthcoming from the Governor’s Mansion

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Local school boards and school superintendents, having agreed earlier to have the same COVID policies for all area public schools, today announced mask requirements for all students and employees - effective Friday, August 20, 2021.
NEMiss.News Deadbolt Mystery Society

Deadbolt Mystery Society coming  to the museum on August 19, 12 noon

Jason and Shawn Brannon, owners of the Tupelo Escape Room, will discuss their successful mystery society at the Union County Heritage Museum's Museum Moments program for August.
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…
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Baptist to Require COVID Vaccine for All Employees

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2021 – Baptist Memorial Health Care will require all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, 2021. “After much consideration and discussion, our leadership team believes this is the best decision…

One of area’s top homes comes on the market

One of the top homes in the sought-after New Albany, MS market is changing owners for the first time in 21 years. This well-constructed, conveniently located home within easy walking distance of downtown is a "must see" for anyone seeking a home in the center of New Albany for a reasonable price.
NEMiss.News Tommy Sappington Obituary & Services

Full obituary for New Albany businessman Tommy Sappington

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Full obituary and services information for New Albany businessman Roy Thomas Sappington.
NEMiss.News Paid in Full gospel group members

Paid In Full to mark 30th anniversary with August 7th concert

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Paid In Full will hold its First Homecoming Concert with the reunited original group, consisting of Jeff Crews, Bradley Littlejohn, and Lance Moore. The free concert will be August 6th, 2021, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany, MS.
NEMiss.News Baptist CEO and Service First Champion Diane Taylor

Baptist Union County selects Taylor as quarterly Service First Champion

Congratulations to Diane Taylor, recently named Baptist-Union County's quarterly Service First Champion. The award recognizes employees who consistently provide patient services that exceed expectations.
NEMiss.News Cook twins' birthday party

Twins celebrate 67th birthday together with a street party

A Saturday afternoon, July 24, street party honored the birthdays of James Cook and his twin sister Betty Cook White in New Albany. Food, family and friends made for a successful celebration.
NEMiss.News Doctors Bullock and Scott at Baptist's Back to School Fair

Baptist Union County Back-to-School Health Fair 2021

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Baptist Hospital Union County hosted the popular Back to School Health Fair, where community health care providers, public safety employees and other professionals provided information and advice to students and their families.
NEMiss.News Thomas "Tag" Gatlin

Assistant youth minister in New Albany arrested on child pornography charges

An assistant youth minister working in New Albany was arrested, booked and released on bond on July 15th for charges involving child pornography.
NEMiss.News Baptist 2021 Back to School Health fair

Baptist Union County to host 2021 Back-to-School Health Fair

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Baptist Union County and its community partners will host the popular Back to School Health Fair on July 24th. See the details of the free community Health Fair.