Tag Archive for: COVID-19
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Could 3D printing be the answer to the housing shortage? – National & International News – TUE 26Oct2021
National & International NewsCould 3D printing be the answer to the housing crunch? Striketober: Grassroots union drive takes on Amazon. Brazil's president may face criminal charges.
America needs truckers and is paying big $$$ – National & International News – THU 14Oct2021
National & International NewsUS needs truckers and is paying big. Merck wants Americans to pay $712 for COVID drug taxpayers helped develop. US, Israel talk "Plan B" for Iran nukes.
Disappointing Sept. jobs report worries economists – National & International News – FRI 8Oct2021
National & International NewsDisappointing Sept. jobs report worries economists. Abortion providers still wary after Texas law blocked. U.S. sub strikes 'unknown object' in South China Sea.
New vaccine, testing mandates will affect 100 million Americans – National and International News
National & International NewsNew mandates will affect 100 million Americans. DOJ sues Texas over restrictive abortion law. WHO chief "appalled" by booster plans in wealthy countries.
Top %1 dodge $163 billion in taxes every year – National & International News – THU 9Sept2021
National & International NewsTop %1 dodge $163 billion in taxes a year. Biden to mandate vaccines for federal workers. Mystery surrounds 80 bound skeletons at UK building site.
Idaho hospitals begin rationing care amid COVID overload – National & International News – Wed 8Sep2021
National & International NewsIdaho hospitals ration care amid COVID surge. Activists spam Texas abortion snitch website. Study: Most of world's fossil fuels must stay in ground to meet Paris goals.
Despite US military help, Mississippi hospital workers still overwhelmed – National & International News – TUE 7Sep2020
National & International NewsMississippi hospitals still overwhelmed despite military backup. DOJ vows to protect Texas abortion clinics. El Salvador adopts BitCoin as legal tender.
Jobless benefits end today, but will people go back to work? – National & International News – Labor Day MON 6Sep2021
National & International NewsEconomists: No guarantee of major employment bump, even as benefit boosts end. Brazil: fears that Bolsonaro may be planning a coup.
Judge Shands, black Mississippians’ vaccine skepticism is NOT the crux of our COVID mess
Featured News, OpinionContrary to Shands' assumptions, black Mississippians may actually be MORE vaccinated than white Mississippians. Get the facts within.
Suicide bombs kill least 12 US troops, many civilians at Kabul airport – National & International News – THU 26Aug2021
National & International NewsKabul: bombs kill least 12 US troops, many civilians. Want to save 50,000 lives this year? Wear a mask. Capitol Police officers sue Trump and cronies over Jan. 6.
Steve Patterson: Have we become too stupid to live?
OpinionStupid is as stupid does. Guest author Steve Patterson contemplates the role of stupidity in the three greatest existential crises facing America today.
‘Seriously, y’all. Stop it’: FDA, Dobbs warn against using animal drugs to treat COVID – National & International News – MON 23Aug2021
National & International News**Breaking** FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine.
Dobbs, FDA warn against taking animal parasite drug for COVID. 22 dead, many missing in TN floods. Taliban opponent threatens civil war.