Tag Archive for: Labor Day

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…

Labor Day 2024: Oxfam ranks best and worst states for workers. Where does Mississippi stand? – National & International News – MON 2Sep2024

Labor Day 2024: Oxfam ranks best and worst states for workers based on wages, worker protections and rights to organize. Where does Mississippi stand?
NEMiss.News Lopez birthday party

Lopez family hosts several lawn parties every year for family, friends and neighborhood children

Their Labor Day weekend birthday party drew over 65 children and adults to the David and Angeles Lopez home in New Albany. Winner of the "traveled the farthest to attend" title came all the way from Seattle.

Labor Day Report: Southern Edition – National & International News – MON 5Sep2022

Labor Day in the South: Alabama coal miners' strike now in 18th month. Starbucks ordered to rehire "Memphis 7" after firing them for union activity. Louisiana Dollar General employees find unique way to organize.

The 1381 Peasants’ Revolt: History’s first (and bloodiest) labor movement

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In 1381, an army of angry and mostly illiterate peasants nearly toppled England's oppressive economic and social order. The peasants' achievements and ruthlessness are as shocking today as they were to the aristocrats who underestimated them.

Jobless benefits end today, but will people go back to work? – National & International News – Labor Day MON 6Sep2021

Economists: No guarantee of major employment bump, even as benefit boosts end. Brazil: fears that Bolsonaro may be planning a coup.

The world honors the US labor movement on May 1. Why don’t we?

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Why May Day is International Labor Day: The American history lesson I had to leave the US to learn.

Labor Day closings and garbage reminders

City and county officials are reminding the public that some solid-waste collection schedules will change next week because of the Sept. 7 Labor Day holiday. All governmental offices, schools and some businesses will close in recognition…