Tag Archive for: national 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…

Texas: Parents of trans youth fear having their kids taken away after Abbott order – National & International News – WED 2Mar2022

Texas sued to block criminalization of treatment for trans youth. Many disappointed Biden didn't mention student debt in speech. Russian attacks escalate in Ukraine.

At least 15 million may be kicked off Medicaid in April – National & International News – TUE 1Mar2022

15 million may lose Medicaid in April. EpiPen maker settles suit over price-gouging scandal. Missile strikes in Ukraine; Russia under economic siege.

Ukraine: Russian setbacks, int’l response, Putin’s nuke threat – National & International News – MON 28Feb2022

*Ukraine: Russian setbacks, int'l response, Putin's nuke threat*. Biden's woes ahead of State of the Union. SCOTUS to hear appeal to limit EPA's climate powers.

Death and defiance in Ukraine; protests in Russia – National & International News – FRI 25Feb2022

Biden nominates first black female Supreme Court Justice. Johnson & Johnson, 3 other firms in $26 billion opioid settlement. Death and defiance in Ukraine; protests in Russia.

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity – National & International News – THU 24Feb2022

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity. Lake Tahoe police "inundated" with calls to save 500-lb bear, Hank the Tank. Fewest Americans on unemployment aid since 1970.

National Guard awaits trucker convoy in D.C. – National & International News – WED 23Feb2022

National Guard deployed in D.C. awaiting trucker convoy. New, more contagious variant of omicron has experts worried. What might the Ukraine crisis cost you?

Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine – National & International News – TUE 22FEB2022

Ahmaud Arbery's killers found guilty of hate crimes. Poll of teachers says more than half are planning to quit. Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine.

Microchip reunites missing dog with her owner after 12 years – National & International News – MON 21Feb2022

Dog reunited with owner after 12 years. Rise in home, rental prices shows no sign of slowing down. U.S. claims Russia has Ukrainian "kill list". 

Russian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices – National & International News – FRI 18Feb2022

Russian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices. Ex-cop who killed black driver gets 24-month sentence. Shelling in eastern Ukraine ramps fears of invasion.

Did rising sea levels cause the Miami condo collapse? – National & International News – THU 17Feb2022

Did rising sea levels cause the Miami condo collapse? DOJ probes firms exploiting supply chain woes for record profits. "Freedom Convoy": Four arrested in plot to kill Canadian police.

New York State: Girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room – National & International News – WED 16Feb2022

Girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room. In a first, Sandy Hook families announce $73M settlement with gunmaker Remington. Russia says it's withdrawing Ukraine troops; U.S., Ukraine skeptical. 

Western megadrought driest in 1,200 years – National & International News – TUE 15Feb2022

Western megadrought worst in 1,200 years. Trump's accounting firm cuts ties, says past decade's statements 'unreliable'. Canada: Trudeau invokes emergency powers to dislodge 'Freedom Convoy'.