Tag Archive for: Infrastructure
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…
Breaking: Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago docs case – National & International News – TUE 4Oct2022
National & International NewsTrump asks SCOTUS to intervene in Mar-a-Lago docs case. CA police hunt serial killer. Solar-powered town in FL never lost power during Ian. Iran leaders appeal for calm in protests.
All of Puerto Rico without power as hurricane passes over – National & International News – MON 19Sep2022
National & International NewsPuerto Rico without power as hurricane passes over. Fast food chains fight California legislation giving workers more rights. Gas hike sparks violent protests in Haiti.
“Humanitarian crisis” unfolds in Jackson with no end in sight – National & International News – WED 31Aug2022
National & International NewsJackson's water crisis could take $billions to fix. Mar-a-Lago: DOJ details months of obstruction by Trump. Drought forces China to ration electricity.
Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure – National & International News – FRI 28Jan2022
National & International NewsPittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure. Two union votes ahead for Amazon. 20,000 coconuts found full of liquid cocaine.
House Dems push for vote on infrastructure, Build Back Better bills – National & International News – FRI 5Nov2021
National & International NewsHouse Dems push for vote on infrastructure, Build Back Better. 11 states sue over business vaccine mandate. Ethiopian rebel groups unite against prime minister.
Guest Author Brandon Presley – Federal ARP Funds: Fix Things, Don’t Fiddle Them Away
Featured News, Government & PoliticsPSC Commissioner Brandon Presley urges MS officials to use available American Rescue Plan funds for the good of all Mississippians. State and local governments have received 2.7 billion dollars in federal funds for for a mixture of specific purposes and generally to mitigate COVID-19's impact on all Mississippians. Infrastructure spending should have a high priority.
America needs truckers and is paying big $$$ – National & International News – THU 14Oct2021
National & International NewsUS needs truckers and is paying big. Merck wants Americans to pay $712 for COVID drug taxpayers helped develop. US, Israel talk "Plan B" for Iran nukes.
Social Security gets biggest COLA boost in decades – National & International News – WED 13Oct2021
National & International NewsSocial Security to get big boost next year. Price crunch: Ports, retailers to increase hours to ease bottlenecks. Countries develop own COVID vaccines as COVAX falters.
Manchin to get rich(er) from bipartisan infrastructure bill – National & International News – MON 11Oct2021
National & International NewsManchin to get rich(er) from bipartisan infrastructure bill. Ex-Pentagon official: U.S. cybersecurity no match for China. Former North Korean spy breaks silence.
California oil spill could devastate wildlife for years – National & International News – TUE 5Oct2021
National & International NewsCA oil spill will impact wildlife for years. How the Build Back Better plan can alleviate supply bottlenecks, price hikes. France: 330,000 children abused by Catholic clergy and staff.
Congress races to prevent government shutdown – National & International News – THU 30Sept2021
National & International NewsCongress races to prevent government shutdown. Jobless claims rise despite end of benefits. Ex-Nazi, 96, attempts to flee trial. Ecuador: 116 inmates dead in gang war.
Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens more rain in Ida-hit Louisiana – National & International News – MON 13Sept2021
National & International NewsNicholas threatens Ida-hit Louisiana. Manchin claims not to see 'urgency' of climate, healthcare spending. New 9.11 documents reveal Saudi connections.