Tag Archive for: First Amendment

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…

Wikileaks founder Assange to be freed under plea deal, filings say – National & International News – Mon 24Jun2023

Wikileaks founder Assange offered plea deal which would release him from prison, filings say. Louisiana parents sue over Ten Commandments in classrooms. Bombings continue in Gaza even as Israel sets sights on Lebanon.

Romney admits TikTok ban linked to Israel’s “awful PR” on site – National & International News – TUE 7May2024

TikTok sues over US ban; Romney admits ban linked to Israel's "awful PR" on platform. Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely postponed.

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Northwestern, Brown and Rutgers – National & International News – THU 2May2024

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Rutgers, Brown and Northwestern. GA Governor signs restrictive bail law in blow to "Cop City" protesters. Haiti: Gang violence escalates after new PM named.

Gaza protests spread to over 40 campuses despite brutal police crackdowns – National & International News – FRI 26Apr2024

Gaza protests spread to over 40 campuses despite brutal police crackdowns- What do the students want? Could this have been avoided? Grisly discoveries from mass graves at Gaza hospitals- Torture, mutilation, execution by Israeli military.

Biden signs TikTok ban into law, setting up First Amendment fight – National & International News – WED 24Apr2024

Biden signs TikTok ban into law, setting up First Amendment fight. FTC moves to ban noncompete agreements for most jobs.

Mass arrests at Gaza protests on US campuses, calls for National Guard – National & International News – TUE 23Apr2024

US campus protests over Gaza continue to grow and spread despite mass arrests and accusations of "antisemitism". Calls for National Guard intervention spark fears of Kent State repeat.

House votes to ban TikTok or force sale, despite First Amendment concerns – National & International News – WED 13Mar2024

The House passed a bill to either force the sale of Chinese-owned TikTok or ban it in the US, citing concerns over cyber security and election interference. Opponents of the bill see the US government's crusade against TikTok as a "moral panic" and an attack on the freedom of expression of millions of Americans.

“Get out of my house”: Video shows 98-year-old Kansas newspaper owner standing up to cops raiding her home – National & International News – TUE 22Aug2023

Video shows feisty Kansas newspaper owner, 98, giving cops hell as they improperly raid her home. African Union leaves door open for military intervention in Niger - Wagner chief recruiting in neighboring Mali.

UPS workers edge towards strike after talks fail – National & International News – WED 5Jul2023

UPS workers edge towards strike after talks fail. Judge bars federal officials from talking to social media companies. US Navy says it stopped Iran from seizing two oil tankers.

Calls to impeach SCOTUS Justice Thomas after lavish trips funded by billionaire revealed – National & International News – THU 6Apr2023

Calls to impeach SCOTUS Justice Thomas after lavish gifts from billionaire revealed. Tennessee GOP vote on expelling three Democrat lawmakers over gun protest.

Trump fingerprinted, to be arraigned in Manhattan – National & International News – TUE 4Apr2023

Trump to be arraigned in New York. Tennessee GOP lawmakers seek to expel 3 Dems who took part in gun protest. Finland joins NATO, angering neighbor Russia.