Tag Archive for: capital punishment

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…

Oklahoma AG seeks to vacate conviction for man scheduled to die next month (who many believe innocent) – National & International News – FRI 7Apr2023

OK AG seeks new trial for man scheduled to die next month (who many believe innocent). DHS moves to fast-track asylum process fearing refugee influx. Rockets fly between Israel, Lebanon and Gaza.

Some states bring back firing squads while others seek to abolish the death penalty – National & International News – FRI 24Mar2023

Some states bring back firing squads while others seek to abolish the death penalty. Officers sue rapper Afroman for using footage of them raiding his home in a music video. "Hotel Rwanda" hero to be freed.

Oregon Gov. Brown commutes sentences of all the state’s death row inmates – National & International News – WED 14Dec2022

Oregon Gov. Brown commutes sentences of all the state's death row inmates. Jan. 6 Committee will announce, vote on criminal referrals next week. Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters attack police HQ.

Jan. 6 committee to hold (possibly) final hearing tomorrow – National & International News – WED 12Oct2022

Jan. 6 committee to hold (possibly) final hearing tomorrow. Jury to decide fate of Parkland school shooter. UN considers Haiti's request for armed force to quell unrest.

Reporters uncover child labor in Alabama Hyundai facility – National & International News – MON 25Jul2022

Reporters uncover child labor in Alabama Hyundai facility. Possible cause of mysterious child hepatitis cases found. Myanmar executes pro-democracy activists.

California bill champions 4-day work week – National & International News – WED 13Apr2022

California weighs adopting 4-day work week. Texas: DA vows to halt execution of woman many believe is innocent. Biden accuses Russia of genocide in Ukraine.

FDA may approve Pfizer boosters for all adults today – National & International News – THU 18Nov2021

FDA may approve Pfizer boosters for all adults today. Activists call on OK governor to halt execution of man who may be innocent. Belarus shelters migrants stranded on Polish border.

S. Carolina court blocks electrocutions, orders firing squads – National & International News – THU 17Jun2021

SC court blocks electrocutions, orders firing squads. Record heatwave strains nation's power grids. Myanmar's civilians take up arms against military junta.

Arizona to use Nazi gas to execute prisoners – National & International News – THU 3Jun2021

Arizona to use Nazi gas to execute prisoners. Israel: opposition parties say they have a coalition; what it means for relations with US, Iran.