Tag Archive for: Infrastructure

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…
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…
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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.…
New Albany MS Davis Rd deaths

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 MS Davis Rd deaths

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…
New Albany MS Davis Rd deaths

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…

How long has the Memphis bridge had this crack in it? – National & International News – WED 19May2021

How long has the Memphis I-40 bridge had this crack? 1 in 10 police departments can spy on your Ring camera without a warrant. Spain sees influx of 8000 migrants in 36 hours.

Want $50 off your monthly internet bill? Find out if you qualify – National & International News – WED 12May2021

See if you qualify for $50 internet discount. AR-TN bridge closed indefinitely. Rights watchdogs slam EU states for refugee pushbacks.

Manchin bucks Biden on infrastructure – National & International News – MON 26Apr2021

Manchin bucks Biden on infrastructure. Andrew Brown's family to see bodycam video. Russia shuts down Navalny group. Indonesian sub in pieces.

Biden eyes gun control, targets “ghost guns” – National & International News – THU 8Apr2021

White House mulls gun actions. Biden: room for compromise on corporate infrastructure tax. US restores $235m in Palestinian aid. Amnesty: Russia slowly killing Navalny.

Study: 1/3 of COVID survivors suffer mental, neurological problems – National & International News – WED 7April2021

1/3 of COVID survivors suffer psychiatric, neurological issues. Biden agenda gets boost. AstraZeneca jab linked to rare clots. 4000-year-old stone map found.

Auto group seeks federal help with chip shortage – National & International News – TUE 6Apr2021

Auto group seeks gov't help with chip shortage. Minn. police chief: Chauvin violated policy. Kenya threatens refugee camp closures. Yellen touts global min. corporate tax.

Mass shootings spark new gun control push – National & International News – WED 24Mar2021

New gun control pushes. Biden floats $3T for infrastructure. Israeli Arab could choose next PM. Admiral: China invasion of Taiwan sooner than we think.

FEMA mobilized to deal with child migrant surge – National & International News – MON 15Mar2021

FEMA mobilized to deal with child migrant surge. Dems push for "big", "green" infrastructure bill. Myanmar protesters raze Chinese factories. More countries halt AZ jabs.
William Waller, Jr on HB1 NEMiss.News

Guest author William Waller, Jr.: a reality check on HB 1 replacing individual income tax

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William Waller, Jr. writes that it is unlikely that HB1 will be able to generate enough revenue to adequately fund Mississippi's infrastructure needs.
NEMiss.News City Hall interior

Some wishes do come true for city with $40 million in projects at no extra taxpayer cost

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Some wishes for the city are coming true, with $40 million in projects costing nothing extra for taxpayers; other wishes are still waiting to be addressed.
New Albany MS Davis Rd deaths

RANT: Political infrastructure games take actual human tolls

Three young Mississippians, two of them just 16 years old, died Friday from injuries sustained in a car wreck just inside the New Albany city limits. The two 16-year-old boys were heading south on Davis Road. Witnesses said the teenage driver…