Tag Archive for: Mississippi news

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…

After 20 years of delay, Homeland Security says a REAL-ID to be required May 7, 2025

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After 20 years of delay, Homeland Security says May 7, 2025 is a firm deadline for REAL ID's for boarding domestic flights, entering certain federal facilities.

Not fired up about Trump or Harris? Why Mississippians should consider voting third party

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For Mississippians who aren't keen on voting for the "lesser-of-two-evils" this year, there's good reasons to consider voting for a third party. Also, check the story to learn who can still vote ahead of election day and see sample ballots.

Mississippi AT&T customers see service disruptions as workers’ strike enters 3rd week – National & International News – FRI 6Sep2024

Service disruptions as AT&T workers' strike enters third week.   Father of Georgia high school shooter charged. Israeli forces fatally shoot American woman in West Bank protest.

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?

White House doubles down on Biden run even as more Dems look elsewhere – National & International News – WED 3Jul2024

White House doubles down on Biden run even as more Dems look elsewhere. Reporter who helped expose MS welfare scandal may be jailed for refusing to reveal sources.

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Northwestern, Brown and Rutgers – National & International News – THU 2May2024

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Rutgers, Brown and Northwestern. GA Governor signs restrictive bail law in blow to "Cop City" protesters. Haiti: Gang violence escalates after new PM named.

Koch brothers, Reeves, other Southern Govs line up against unions on eve of TN VW plant vote – National & International News – TUE 16Apr2024

Koch brothers, Reeves, other Southern Govs line up against unions on eve of TN VW plant vote. With world's eyes on Iran standoff, Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza.

DOJ: 3 Mississippi prisons controlled by gangs – National & International News – THU 29Feb2024

DOJ: 3 Mississippi prisons controlled by gangs. Congress moves to extend funding deadline again to avert shutdown. Gaza: Over 100 killed after Israeli soldiers fire on civilians waiting for aid.

Jackson, MS: Federal Judge rejects NAACP challenge to special court district – National & International News – MON 1Jan2024

Jackson, MS: Federal Judge rejects NAACP challenge to special court district. Japan struck by 7.6 earthquake, forcing evacuations.

Mississippi officer who shot boy, 11, in chest will not be charged – National & International News – FRI 15Dec2023

Mississippi officer who shot boy, 11, in chest will not be charged. Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $150M to two GA election workers he defamed. Global shipping giants halt Red Sea shipping over Houthi attacks.

Mississippi man killed, buried without family’s knowledge, laid to rest a second time – National & International News – TUE 21Nov2023

Mississippi man killed, buried without family's knowledge, laid to rest a second time. Israeli cabinet approves hostage release plan with 4-day pause in Gaza shelling.

Calls for fed probe after Mississippi man killed by police and buried without family’s knowledge – National & International News – THU 3Nov2023

Calls for feds to probe death of Mississippi man killed, buried by police without family's knowledge. Alabama court OKs state to put inmate to death with experimental method. Growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza with more than 9,000 dead.