Tag Archive for: humanitarian crisis

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…

House passes child tax credit, business tax relief; path in Senate uncertain – National & International News – THU 1Feb2024

House passes child tax credit, business tax relief; path in Senate uncertain. US court finds Israel 'plausibly' committing genocide; takes no action to stop Biden supporting it. 

3 US soldiers killed in Jordan as Israel war spreads – National & International News – MON 29Jan2023

3 US soldiers killed in Jordan as Israel war spreads.  US, 16 other countries cut funding to UN's Palestinian refugee agency following Oct. 7 allegations

UN Court finds Israel may be committing genocide. What now? – National & International News – FRI 26Jan2024

"Torture" death of Alabama inmate condemned. UN Court rules against Israel in genocide case, orders emergency measures. 

Israel-Gaza: US quibbles on wording of UN ceasefire resolution with 27k dead and famine in Gaza – National & International News – FRI 22Dec2023

A watered-down UN Security Council resolution calling for urgently-needed humanitarian aid for Gaza. The US previously vetoed stronger language calling for an immediate end to hostilities despite mounting evidence of war crimes by Israel.

Human Rights Watch: Israel using starvation as weapon of war in Gaza – National & International News – MON 18Dec2023

Human Rights Watch: Israel using starvation as weapon of war in Gaza. Def. Sec. Austin announces US-led naval operation in Red Sea after Houthi strikes on shipping.

Congress passes $886 billion for Pentagon, increases military aid to Israel – National & International News – THU 14Dec2023

2024 defense spending bill massively increases military and diplomatic aid to Israel, despite the growing threats to US security and economic interests abroad.

Is manpower shortage, Israel war eroding US support for Ukraine? – National & International News – TUE 7Nov2023

MI Rep. Tlaib defends against censure over calls for Israel ceasefire. Ohio voters to vote directly on abortion rights. Is manpower shortage, Israel war eroding US support for Ukraine?

Poll: Biden losing to Trump in 5 of 6 key swing states Biden won in 2020 – National & International News – MON 6Nov2023

Poll: Biden losing to Trump in 5 of 6 key swing states Biden won in 2020. Biden, Netanyahu discuss "tactical pauses" as Gaza death toll passes 10,000.

Calls for fed probe after Mississippi man killed by police and buried without family’s knowledge – National & International News – THU 3Nov2023

Calls for feds to probe death of Mississippi man killed, buried by police without family's knowledge. Alabama court OKs state to put inmate to death with experimental method. Growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza with more than 9,000 dead.

UAW wins historic tentative agreement with Ford; ups pressure on GM and Stellantis – National & International News – THU 26Oct2023

UAW wins historic tentative agreement with Ford; ups pressure on GM and Stellantis. Maine: Manhunt for shooter after at least 18 killed. Israel-Gaza War: Stakes, death toll, calls for humanitarian pause rising.
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Third indictment for Trump; charged in conspiracy to overturn 2020 election – National & International News – TUE 1Aug2023

Trump indicted over attempts to overturn 2020 election.  Settlement for family of Black woman whose stolen cells led to medical breakthroughs.  Kenya wants to lead force in Haiti after US woman, child kidnapped. 

With child labor violations on the rise, Republican lawmakers want to roll back protections – National & International News – WED 15Feb2023

Republican lawmakers want kids as young as 14 to work longer hours and in dangerous jobs. Ohio community urged to use bottled water after toxic train derailment. Syria: Assad allows more UN aid convoys into rebel stronghold nine days after earthquake.