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…

Democrats float $3.5 trillion budget proposal – National & International News – THU 15Jul2021

Dems push "human infrastructure" in $3.5T budget. Delta variant storms Mississippi. Taliban takeover in Afghanistan marches on.

NA fall school plan calls for return to normal routines

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The school board also heard from architect Gary Bailey concerning plans for new high school construction using the present buildings.
BNA Bank

Local BNA Bank receiving share of $94.9 million in capital grants to support rural and underserved communities

A CDFI can be a bank, credit union, loan fund, or venture capital fund.

Military weapons go AWOL, end up on streets – National & International News – TUE 15Jun2021

US military missing 1000s of weapons. Delta COVID variant doubles hospitalizations. Navy shows flag in Asia, stokes China tensions. 

School-based COVID testing would keep students in classes and cut quarantines

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The testing would allow students who come into close contact with someone showing symptoms to remain in class rather than being quarantined at home 14 days.

Biden to pitch $1.8 trillion family plan – National & International News – WED 28Apr2021

Biden to pitch $1.8 trillion family plan. FBI probes Andrew Brown killing. India COVID crisis grows. China intensifies surveillance.

Why is the Postal Service monitoring Americans’ social media posts? – National & International News – FRI 23Apr2021

USPS monitoring social media. Anti-Asian hate crimes bill passes Senate. US joins search for Indonesian sub. Indian hospitals run out of oxygen amid COVID surge.

Floyd Judge: Congresswoman’s statements may “overturn” trial – National & International News – TUE 20Apr2021

Minneapolis awaits Floyd verdict. Union: Amazon interfered in AL vote. US warns against travel to 80% of countries. EU OK's J&J jab despite clot link.
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral benefit NEMiss.News

FEMA announces COVID-19 funeral benefit

FEMA announces a direct benefit to provide funds directly to those who have unpaid bills for funerals of persons who died of COVID-19.

Study: 1/3 of COVID survivors suffer mental, neurological problems – National & International News – WED 7April2021

1/3 of COVID survivors suffer psychiatric, neurological issues. Biden agenda gets boost. AstraZeneca jab linked to rare clots. 4000-year-old stone map found.

Texans still freezing, without power – National & International News – WED 17Feb2021

Millions of Texans still without power. Workers strike for $15 minimum wage. Dutch court briefly strikes down COVID curfew. Pentagon refocuses on China.

Hospitals still ration PPE despite massive stockpiles – National & International News – TUE 18Feb2021

Hospitals still ration N95 masks despite stockpiles. Crimes targeting Asians on the rise. UN warns Myanmar military over protest suppression. Palestine: Israel blocks COVID vaccines to Gaza.