Tag Archive for: medical marijuana

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

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…
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

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…
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

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…
NEMiss.News Green Guys Dispensary

A Saltillo marijuana dispensary raided, owner arrested and charged

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A Saltillo medical marijuana dispensary raided, owner arrested for multiple charges.
NEMiss.News New Albany Mayro Tim Kent

Mayor Kent vetoes the ordinance allowing medical marijuana

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New Albany Mayor Kent vetoes City Board vote in favor of allowing Medical Marijuana in the city limits.
NEMiss.News Bullying City Hall

And you thought the fat lady had already sung

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City of New Albany aldermen and mayor have received a great deal of pressure to alter the vote allowing medical marijuana in the city. It remains to be seen how those under fire will respond to those who wish to over rule the votes cast by New Albany citizens and city board members.
NEMiss.News New Albany City Board

New Albany aldermen vote to allow medical marijuana in the city

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At the end of a public hearing, New Albany aldermen voted in favor of medical marijuana, which will allow sale and production within the city limits.

For or against medical marijuana? Show up to be heard Tuesday

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The New Albany Board of Alderman will have a hearing on "opt in - opt out" for medical marijuana at its regular meeting Tuesday August 1, 2022. The hearing will be at 5:30 PM at the Magnolia Civic Center.
NEMiss.News Bob Barber of Orion Group

Aldermen delay action on Comprehensive Plan, approve $194,738 spray park, raise monthly garbage collection fees

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City Board delays adopting comprehensive plan until marijuana decisions made, approves new spray park, honors city Code Enforcement Officer Eric Thomas. Marijuana hearing set for August 1.
NEMiss.News Terry Young presents plans to City Board.

Developer Terry Young presents initial plans to City Board for Albany West, a Master Planned Community

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Developer Terry Young revealed plans for Albany West, a planned community, to the City Board on June 7, 2022. Anti-marijuana speakers made their case against selling medical marijuana in New Albany.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors

Part Two, Public Hearing and Action on Medical Marijuana: Four of five Union County Supervisors cave in to pressure from those opposed to medical marijuana

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Part two, Medical Marijuana: detail of the hearing continues with public speakers, public board action, review of previous public voting on the subject. And the beat goes on.
NEMiss.News Digby on stage

Part One, Public Hearing and Action on Medical Marijuana: Union County Supervisors catch an earful

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A standing-room-only crowd appeared before the Union Co. Board of Supervisors to speak against allowing medical marijuana in Union County. Union County citizens as a whole voted overwhelmingly to support medical marijuana in the state referendum.
NEMiss.News County Supervisors' meeting 4-4-2022

County Supervisors discuss medical marijuana, set public hearing date

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Union County Supervisors addressed the medical marijuana issue, along with other items of routine business, on 4-4-2022. A public meeting has been set.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

Presley Issues Statement on Electricity Service to Medical Marijuana Facilities

Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley comments on electric service to medical marijuana facilities.
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

Douglas Carswell: The Legislature, not the Court, is to blame for this fiasco

MS Center for Public Policy CEO Carswell says the Legislature's 20 year failure to "update the rulebook" is the underlying problem leading to the strike-down of the state's initiative and referendum process and to voiding the medical marijuana vote.