Tag Archive for: mask mandates

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…

Why did protesters have to follow Sen. Sinema into a bathroom? – National & International News – WED 6Oct2021

Sinema condemns activists who followed her to a bathroom after refusing to meet them anywhere else. FBI to track threats to school officials. China-Taiwan military tensions grow.
NEMiss.News Mask mandate to expire

Mask mandates for New Albany & Union County School Districts to Expire

“The masks helped tremendously in keeping our students and staff safe and our schools in full operation.”
NEMiss.News My own research

Steve Patterson: Have we become too stupid to live?

Stupid is as stupid does. Guest author Steve Patterson contemplates the role of stupidity in the three greatest existential crises facing America today.

Judge tosses Trump-era Alaska oil drill permit that Biden defended – National & International News – THU 19Aug2021

Judge tosses massive Alaska drill permit. TX school puts masks in dress code to thwart Gov's ban. Taliban hunts down US collaborators.

Kids make up 15% of new COVID cases – National & International News – WED 11Aug2021

COVID cases on the rise among children. Dems follow up infrastructure with $3.5 trillion budget. Biden says 'no regrets' in Afghanistan.

Infrastructure vote could happen tomorrow – National & International News – MON 9Aug2021

Infrastructure vote could happen tomorrow. Hospitals see more kids with COVID. UN releases "code red" climate report. 

9/11 families to Biden: Don’t come to memorial events – National & International News – FRI 6Aug2021

9/11 families ask Biden not to attend memorial events. FL schools defy governor on masks. Iran's new president urged to resume nuke talks.

Rescued Afghan interpreters arrive to safety on US soil – National & International News – FRI 30Jul2021

Rescued Afghan interpreters arrive on US soil. 1 in 5 flight attendants report 'physical incidents' in 2021. Israeli spyware company blocks some countries from using software.