Tag Archive for: elections
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…
Jackson: Historically Black church gutted in fire; suspect in custody. – National & International News – THU 10Nov2022
National & International NewsJackson: arson fire guts historically Black church; suspect in custody. Will Oregonians get a right to healthcare? - Big wins for abortion, healthcare ballot initiatives. Brazil military rejects election fraud claims after Bolsonaro defeat.
Why you shouldn’t expect decisive election results tonight – National & International News – TUE 8Nov2022
National & International NewsWhy you shouldn't expect decisive election results tonight. National Park Service asks visitors to please stop licking their toads. Far-right Italian government turns away refugees rescued at sea.
Strike a blow of faith in American democracy. Go Vote!
Featured News, Government & PoliticsIt is more important than ever that you make the effort to vote today. It is a vote of faith in American democracy.
Biden accuses oil companies of “war profiteering”, threatens windfall tax – National & International News – TUE 1Nov2022
National & International NewsBiden threatens windfall tax on price-gouging oil firms. FCC official wants TikTok banned in US. Israel holds fifth election since 2019. Brazil: Bolsonaro doesn't concede defeat; supporters set up blockades.
In plain sight: Police arrest suspect in 2017 murders of two Indiana girls – National & International News – MON 31Oct2022
National & International NewsIndiana police arrest suspect in 2017 murders of two girls. Supreme Court may strike down race-based university admissions. Brazil votes for leftist Lula as President, ousting Bolsonaro.
Emmett Till family renews push to charge his accuser – National & International News – FRI 22Apr2022
National & International NewsEmmett Till family renews push to charge his accuser. Audio: Prominent Republican wanted Trump to resign after Jan. 6 riot. French to decide this weekend between Pres. Macron and far-right Le Pen.
Oops: Tennessee’s anti-gay marriage bill accidentally legalizes polygamy – National & International News – MON 11Apr2022
National & International NewsTN: Anti-gay marriage bill accidentally legalizes polygamy. TX: Murder charges dropped in self-induced abortion case. Can Biden sway India on Russia support? France election: Macron plays catch-up against far-right candidate.
Airlines warn of dangerous disruption from 5G rollout – National & International News – TUE 18Jan2022
National & International NewsAirlines fear dangerous disruption from 5G rollout. Dems move forward with doomed voting rights bill. Tonga tsunami 'unprecedented disaster'.
A year later, what do we know about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot? – National & International News – THU 6Jan2022
National & International NewsThe Capitol riot one year later: How did it start? Where is it leading? Kazakhstan: Russian paratroopers arrive to quell unrest.
Guest Author Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson
Featured News, OpinionRodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson's stance regarding stupidity vs malice, and to offer his view of the Democrat Party's current agenda.
Election fairness bill divides Congress – National & International News- MON 1Mar2021
National & International NewsGOP fury over Dems' election fairness bill. Single-dose J&J vaccines coming Tuesday. Myanmar leader charged after deadly protests. China viciously targets Uighur sex abuse victims.
Letter to the Editor: Republican primary “a very significant election”
OpinionReceived March 19, 2019
Dear Editor,
I hope this letter finds you well. After reading your March 14, 2019 titled “2019 Union County election: fewer candidates, fewer GOP hopefuls,” and the social media comments that followed,…