Tag Archive for: COVID-19

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…

Are Russian military assets on way to Cuba, Venezuela? – National & International News – THU 13Jan2022

Are Russian military assets on way to Cuba, Venezuela? Blinken: U.S. still stumped by Havana Syndrome. Military med teams to aid omicron-slammed states.

December price hikes worst in 40 years – National & International News – WED 12Jan2022

December inflation up 7% from last year, worst in 40 years. Biden promises more tests to keep schools open. Beijing tightens grip on Hong Kong.

Great Resignation: Record 4.5 million people left their jobs in November – National & International News – WED 5Jan2022

Record 4.5 million people quit jobs in November. Walmart, Kroger raise at-home test prices. US arrests Colombian ex-military officer in Haiti president slaying.

A look back on 2021, a year of loss and change

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A look back on the losses of 2021, from Jessica Stacks to Betty White, as well as the changes and challenges that will shape 2022. A Happy New Year to all!

Epstein girlfriend guilty of trafficking underage girls – National & International News – THU 30Dec2021

Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking. JetBlue cancels 1280 flights as travel chaos continues. Putin makes surprise call to Biden over Ukraine.

WHO envoy: Omicron a step towards co-existing with COVID – National & International News – WED 29Dec2021

WHO envoy: Omicron a step towards co-existing with COVID, but risks still unknown. Israel culls half a million chickens after 5,000 cranes die of avian flu.

Supreme Court to hear challenges to vaccine mandates – National & International News – THU 23Dec2021

Supreme Court to rule on vaccine requirements. FDA approves two new anti-COVID pills. Ukraine-Russia hostilities on hold, for now.

Fauci: Early reports on omicron ‘encouraging’ – National & International News – MON 6Dec2021

Fauci: Early reports on omicron 'encouraging'. CNN fires Cuomo as sexual misconduct accusation emerges. Myanmar: Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 years.

How worried do you need to be about Omicron? – National & International News – MON 29Nov2021

How worried do you need to be about Omicron?: a (hopefully somewhat) level-headed overview of what we know and don't know about the new variant so far. Lost Weekend: Customers "in really good spirits" after being snowed-in at UK pub.

New COVID variant emerges; stocks, oil prices tumble – National & International News – FRI 26Nov2021

New COVID variant emerges; stocks, oil prices tumble. Debt ceiling showdown looms; lawmakers seek permanent solution. Hundreds of FedEx packages dumped in Alabama ravine.

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.

Biden under pressure to ban unvaxxed from domestic flights – National & International News – MON 15Nov2021

Dems: ban unvaxxed from domestic flights. Trump ally Bannon arrested. National Guard called in ahead of Rittenhouse verdict. Pentagon covered up 2019 Syria strike that killed 50 civilians.