Tag Archive for: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

,
  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

,
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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

,
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…

Nearly 2 months after disaster, Helene survivors facing winter with no heat, some in tents – National & International News – TUE 19Nov2024

Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene, recovery is slow. Some residents are facing immediate survival needs as winter approaches. FEMA is under fire and short of funds. How can you help those in need?

Beleaguered Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs – National & International News – TUE 15Oct2024

Beleaguered Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs. 92 still missing in N Carolina 3 weeks after Helene. Israel continues assaults on UN peacekeepers, Lebanon, and Gaza.

Milton: 16 dead and rising; $50 billion in damage – National & International News – FRI 11Oct2024

Milton: 16 dead and rising; $50 billion in damage. Israel fires on, injures UN peacekeepers in Lebanon; North Gaza under siege.
NEMiss.News FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

FEMA will run nationwide test of its emergency alert system on October 4

,
FEMA announces nationwide phone test of emergency alert system on October 4th.

Hurricane Idalia to hit Florida with many still reeling from Ian – National & International News – TUE 29Aug2023

Idalia to hit Florida as hurricane, with many still reeling from Ian. Medicare to negotiate prices of 10 popular drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act. UK: "Technical error" grounds flights nationwide, stranding thousands of passengers.

Maui emergency management chief resigns after defending not using sirens – National & International News – FRI 18Aug2023

Maui emergency management chief resigns after defending not using sirens. Trump GA case: names, addresses of grand jurors posted online. Fears grow over China's economy as property giant seeks US bankruptcy.

Years of recovery ahead for Rolling Fork, MS, after tornado – National & International News – MON 27Mar2023

Years of recovery ahead for Rolling Fork, MS. Nashville: Trans shooter kills 3 staff, 3 children at Christian school. Israel: Netanyahu pauses judicial reforms after massive protests.

A month after floods, nightmare continues for eastern Kentucky – National & International News – THU 25Aug2022

A month after floods, nightmare continues for eastern Kentucky. Four more states ban nearly all abortions this week. Ukraine nuclear plan cut off from grid.