Tag Archive for: mental health

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…

Adult male dies in Vista Memorial Park
General NewsAn adult male died early this morning in local cemetery.

Sam Creekmore’s “transformative” mental health bill passes both houses of the legislature unanimously
Featured News, Government & PoliticsRep. Sam Creekmore, IV, has authored a "transformative" bill on mental health intervention and treatment.

Smith County, MS: Black man found decapitated after saying he was chased by white men; Sheriff says ‘no foul play’ – National & International News – THU 16Mar2023
National & International NewsIn October 2022, a young Black man went missing after calling to telling his mother white men were chasing him in three trucks. When his body was later found, authorities said they didn't suspect foul play. His family disagrees. What really happened in Taylorsville, MS?

Arkansas loosens restrictions on child labor as feds crack down – National & International News – FRI 10Mar2023
National & International NewsArkansas loosens restrictions on child labor as feds crack down.
Snow covered parts of California now brace for heavy rain
Germany: 7 killed in mass shooting at Jehovah's Witness Hall.

Virginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won’t be charged – National & International News – THU 9Mar2023
National & International NewsVirginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged; more disturbing details emerge.
Biden releases ambitious budget proposal, challenges GOP to show their hand in debt ceiling fight.

Why slavery is on the ballot in five states – National & International News – THU 27Oct2022
National & International NewsWhy slavery is on the ballot in five states. STL school shooter used rifle previously confiscated by police. UN: World's efforts to avert climate catastrophe "highly inadequate".

Savannah police, FBI search for toddler, missing 5 days – National & International News – MON 10Oct2022
National & International NewsSavannah police, FBI search for toddler, missing 5 days. Pentagon struggles to address rising suicide rates. Russia strikes Kyiv in retaliation for Crimea bridge explosion.

Steve Patterson: Reflections on thoughts and prayers and other trite euphemisms
Featured News, OpinionGuest Author Steve Patterson believes it is time for concrete action to replace repetitious, ineffective comments on the subject of improving our abysmal record on gun violence.

Navy desertions up sharply along with suicides – National & International News – THU 19May2022
National & International NewsNavy desertions up along with suicides. Biden, Congress act on baby formula shortage. Russian soldier pleads guilty in Ukraine war crimes trial.

‘This is Frank. You guys are looking for me’: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location – National & International News – THU 14Apr2022
National & International NewsBrooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location. Feds warn of cyber attacks against energy firms. Israel: More deaths as tensions escalate ahead of Passover.

School wins right to continue shocking disabled students – National & International News – THU 8Jul2021
National & International NewsSchool wins right to continue electric shocks on disabled students. Miami: Rescuers say "no chance" of more survivors. Haiti president's killers posed as US agents.

Study: 1/3 of COVID survivors suffer mental, neurological problems – National & International News – WED 7April2021
National & International News1/3 of COVID survivors suffer psychiatric, neurological issues. Biden agenda gets boost. AstraZeneca jab linked to rare clots. 4000-year-old stone map found.