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…

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.

Chauvin attorneys seek to overturn conviction in George Floyd’s death – National & International News – WED 27Apr2022

Chauvin seeks to overturn conviction in George Floyd's death. Poll: Nearly 2/3rds have cut back household spending. Russia cuts off gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria.

Feds: Conditions at Parchman violate inmates’ constitutional rights – National & International News – WED 20Apr2022

DOJ finds "severe, systemic" problems at Parchman. UK judge orders Assange's extradition to US. Ukraine: Defenders "facing last days, if not hours" in Mariupol.

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.

Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine – National & International News – TUE 22FEB2022

Ahmaud Arbery's killers found guilty of hate crimes. Poll of teachers says more than half are planning to quit. Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices – National & International News – FRI 18Feb2022

Russian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices. Ex-cop who killed black driver gets 24-month sentence. Shelling in eastern Ukraine ramps fears of invasion.

Supreme Court to weigh two of Biden’s vaccine mandates – National & International News – FRI 7Jan2022

SCOTUS to weigh two of Biden's vaccine mandates. Maxwell conviction in doubt after jurors reveal sexual abuse history. Kazakhstan : Forces 'shoot to kill' as unrest continues.

Trucker’s 110-year sentence reduced to 10 after clemency campaign – National & International News – FRI 31Dec2021

Trucker's 110-year sentence reduced to 10 after clemency campaign. Over 1 million have died of overdoses since opioid epidemic began. Calls for arms embargo to Myanmar after massacre.

Why people are outraged over this trucker’s 110-year sentence – National & International News – WED 22Dec2021

Millions seek leniency for trucker with 110-year prison sentence. Aid cuts to Yemen despite widespread starvation.

Ahmaud Arbery: Three convicted in murder of black jogger – National & International News – WED 24Nov2021

Ahmaud Arbery: Three convicted in black jogger's murder. Petito's family: others may face charges in daughter's slaying. Ethiopia: civil war headed to capital.