Tag Archive for: healthcare

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…

Trump’s attorneys move to quash Georgia election fraud report – National & International News – MON 20Mar2023

Trump's attorneys move to quash Georgia election fraud report. Military pilots, ground crew have higher cancer rates. Confidence in banks shaken worldwide after SVB closure.

Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation – National & International News – FRI 17Mar2023

Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation. FAA seeks to address string of near-collisions at US airports. Poland, Slovakia to send Soviet-era jets to Ukraine.

Texas judge hears case that could ban abortion pills nationwide – National & International News – WED 15Mar2023

Texas judge hears case that could ban abortion pills nationwide. Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic derailment. Russian warplane forces down US surveillance drone over Black Sea.

Virginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won’t be charged – National & International News – THU 9Mar2023

Virginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged; more disturbing details emerge. Biden releases ambitious budget proposal, challenges GOP to show their hand in debt ceiling fight.

Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk – National & International News – WED 8Mar2023

Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk. DOJ moves to block merger between discount airlines JetBlue and Spirit. Was Mexico kidnapping a case of mistaken identity?

Two American survivors of Mexico kidnapping return to US; two others dead – National & International News – TUE 7Mar2023

Two American alive, two dead after Mexico kidnapping. Southern California communities dig out, struggle to get supplies after massive snow. Israeli soldiers raid refugee camp, kill 6 Palestinians.

Drugmaker Eli Lilly caps out-of-pocket cost of insulin to $35 – National & International News – WED 2Mar2023

Drugmaker Eli Lilly caps out-of-pocket cost of insulin to $35 (for real this time). Judge: Starbucks violated workers' rights "hundreds of times". Iran: Alarm over gas poisonings of hundreds of schoolgirls.

Fears Medicaid might be cut in debt ceiling fight – National & International News – THU 9Feb2023

Fears Medicaid might be cut in debt ceiling fight. Missouri votes against banning children from carrying guns in public unsupervised. Space-X to block Ukraine using its satellites to pilot attack drones.
NEMiss.News Speaker Philip Gunn

Mississippians favor Medicaid expansion; Speaker Gunn still says “NO”

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Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn stands in the way of Medicaid expansion. Expansion of Medicaid is favored by 80% of Mississippians, who believe it will save lives and keep their hospitals open.

Brittney Griner freed: US swaps WNBA star for “Merchant of Death” – National & International News – THU 8Dec2022

Brittney Griner freed: US swaps WNBA star for "Merchant of Death". "Tripledemic" of flu, RSV, COVID strains hospitals. Iran carries out first execution connected with headscarf protests.

Remains found in landfill search for missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon; mom arrested – National & International News – TUE 22Nov2022

Remains found in landfill search for Savannah toddler Quinton Simon; mom arrested. Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals may soon close. Many dead in Indonesia quake, including schoolchildren.

Jackson: Historically Black church gutted in fire; suspect in custody. – National & International News – THU 10Nov2022

Jackson: 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.