Tag Archive for: criminal justice

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…

Woman sentenced to work fast food after throwing food in worker’s face – National & International News – WED 6Nov2023

Woman sentenced to work fast food after throwing food in worker's face. Former Speaker McCarthy to resign from Congress at end of year.

Murdaugh Murders: court paves way for jury tampering hearing, jeopardizing conviction – National & International News – TUE 17Oct2023

Murdaugh to argue jury tampering, jeopardizing double murder conviction. Jordan falls short in House Speaker vote; 2nd vote tomorrow. Fears other countries will jump into Israel conflict.

Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction in doubt after allegations of jury tampering by clerk – National & International News – TUE 5Sep2023

Alex Murdaugh's attorneys seek new trial alleging egregious jury tampering by clerk. Court will draw new AL voting map after state defied order to make new majority Black district.

Women sue TX officials after being forced to carry life-threatening, non-viable pregnancies – National & International News – THU 20Jul2023

Women sue TX officials after being forced to carry life-threatening, non-viable pregnancies. Alabama to put first inmate to death after string of botched executions. Global wheat prices soar after Russia threatens ships near Ukraine.

Two inmates escape from Mississippi jail where four escaped last month – National & International News – TUE 30May2023

Two inmates escape from Mississippi jail where four escaped last month. Debt ceiling bill passes major hurdle despite grumblings from far-right. Iran tries journalists who covered death of woman that sparked mass protests.

Pentagon leak suspect had personal arsenal, wanted to kill a “ton of people” – National & International News – THU 27Apr2023

Pentagon leak suspect had personal arsenal, wanted to kill a "ton of people". OK parole board rejects clemency for Richard Glossip, a death row inmate many believe innocent. Senators want US to seize Iranian oil tankers.

OK court upholds murder conviction of man who many believe innocent; execution scheduled for May 18 – National & International News – THU 20Apr2023

OK court reinstates murder conviction of man who many believe innocent; execution scheduled for May 18. NC man shoots girl, 6, after basketball rolls into his yard. Yemen: 79 killed in stampede for $9 handout.

Texas: Abbot wants to pardon man convicted of murdering protester; juror calls it “a travesty” – National & International News – FRI 14Apr2023

Texas: Abbot wants to pardon a convicted murderer; juror calls it "a travesty". DOJ asks Supreme Court to lift limits on abortion pills. Middle East nations move towards ending costly and catastrophic rivalries, with no help from US.

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.

Report: DOJ believes Trump may still be holding onto government documents – National & International News – FRI 7Oct2022

Report: DOJ believes Trump may still be holding onto government documents. Alabama prisoners strike over inhumane conditions. Iran protests: Family say 2nd girl murdered by police.

Mississippi now one of the world’s leaders in mass incarceration – National & International News – FRI 12Aug2022

Mississippi now one of the world's leaders in mass incarceration per capita. Do you feel safer yet?

Bipartisan gun control bill moves towards vote – National & International News – WED 22Jun2022

Bipartisan gun control bill moves forward. Murder conviction overturned in case of GA man who left son to die in hot car. Afghanistan: At least 1000 dead after 6.0 magnitude earthquake.