Tag Archive for: Afghanistan

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Mississippi has quarantined 20,000 students since the start of the school year – National & International News – FRI 20Aug2021

20,000 MS students quarantined. TX voting rights standoff ends. Afghanistan: Biden commits to bringing home Americans and Afghan allies.

Judge tosses Trump-era Alaska oil drill permit that Biden defended – National & International News – THU 19Aug2021

Judge tosses massive Alaska drill permit. TX school puts masks in dress code to thwart Gov's ban. Taliban hunts down US collaborators.

Sackler heir: no Oxycontin settlement without immunity – National & International News – TUES 17Aug2021

Sackler heir: no Oxycontin settlement without immunity. Biden sets aside $500m to fund 'unexpected' (really???) Afghan refugee needs.

MS 8th-grader dies after Reeves compares COVID in kids to ‘sniffles’ – National & International News – MON 16Aug2021

MS 8th-grader dies after Reeves compares COVID to 'sniffles'. Taliban reconquest complete. Haiti quake death toll climbs.

Fears for Kabul as US embassy evacuated – National & International News – FRI 13Aug2021

US evacuates Kabul embassy as Taliban advance. 'Unprecedented' migrant flows include 19,000 children. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated.

Kids make up 15% of new COVID cases – National & International News – WED 11Aug2021

COVID cases on the rise among children. Dems follow up infrastructure with $3.5 trillion budget. Biden says 'no regrets' in Afghanistan.

Biden, CDC extend eviction ban, defying Supreme Court – National & International News – WED 4Aug2021

Biden, CDC extend eviction ban, defy Supreme Court. NY's Cuomo refuses to resign after sexual harassment probe. Taliban attacks Afghan Defense Minister's home.

Rescued Afghan interpreters arrive to safety on US soil – National & International News – FRI 30Jul2021

Rescued Afghan interpreters arrive on US soil. 1 in 5 flight attendants report 'physical incidents' in 2021. Israeli spyware company blocks some countries from using software.

New York City, California declare vaccine, testing mandates – National & International News – MON 26Jul2021

New York City, California announce vaccine/testing mandates. Stumbling blocks remain on infrastructure deal. Civilian deaths in Afghanistan up 47%.

Two Americans nabbed in assassination of Haitian president – National & International News – FRI 9Jul2021

2 US men nabbed in Haiti assassination. Biden signs competition, consumer protection orders. Taliban claims to control 85% of Afghanistan.

Cosby sex conviction thrown out – National & International News – WED 30Jun2021

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Court overturns Cosby sex conviction. Northwest heatwave kills dozens, buckles roads. Afghan civilians say "no choice" but to fight Taliban themselves.

Miami collapse: 4 dead, 159 missing; video captured collapse – National & International News – FRI 25Jun2021

Miami rescuers persist despite danger. Chauvin to be sentenced in Floyd killing. US to evacuate Afghan interpreters. Highly-vaccinated Israel re-masks.