Tag Archive for: natural disaster

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…

Biden trails Trump in 6 of 7 swing states, dogged by primary protest votes – National & International News – WED 3Apr2024

Biden trails Trump in 6 of 7 swing states, dogged by primary protest votes. Taiwan rocked by biggest earthquake in 25 years.

TN families petition SCOTUS to overturn state’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors – National & International News – WED 1Nov2023

Tennessee families petition Supreme Court to overturn state's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors. House to vote on expelling NY Rep. George Santos. Nearly 100 dead or missing after hurricane hits Acapulco.

We have a Speaker, 3 weeks and 4 candidates later – National & International News – WED 25Oct2023

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes Speaker of the House. GA election case: Third attorney defection may create more peril for Trump. Hurricane Otis hits Acapulco as Category 5, "nightmare scenario".

NY Rep. Santos charged with defrauding his donors, stealing IDs – National & International News – TUE 10Oct2023

NY Rep. Santos charged with defrauding his donors, stealing IDs. Afghanistan: Death toll approaching 3,000 after 6.3 earthquake.

Memphis: former cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ murder now face federal charges – National & International News – TUE 12Sep2023

Memphis: former cops charged in Tyre Nichols' murder now face federal charges. McCarthy endorses impeachment inquiry on Biden. Libya: 10,000 missing after devastating flood.

Morocco quake toll above 2,600 and expected to rise – National & International News – MON 11Sep2023

Morocco quake toll above 2,600, aid in worst-hit areas slow to arrive. Stellantis reports "progress" in UAW talks to avert auto strike. Meadows seeks stay after bid to move GA prosecution to federal court fails.

Rare blue supermoon may mean more dangerous tides in Hurricane Idalia’s path – National & International News – WED 30Aug2023

Rare blue supermoon tonight may mean more dangerous tides in Idalia's path. Biden administration wants to guarantee overtime pay to 3.6 million more workers. Another military coup in Africa, this time in Gabon.

Hurricane Idalia to hit Florida with many still reeling from Ian – National & International News – TUE 29Aug2023

Idalia to hit Florida as hurricane, with many still reeling from Ian. Medicare to negotiate prices of 10 popular drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act. UK: "Technical error" grounds flights nationwide, stranding thousands of passengers.

In Hawaii, a miraculously surviving home offers some hope – National & International News – MON 21Aug2023

850 still missing in Hawaii, but a miraculously surviving home offers some hope. Tropical Storm Hilary hits California, other Southwestern states. China's economic woes deepen. 

Maui emergency management chief resigns after defending not using sirens – National & International News – FRI 18Aug2023

Maui emergency management chief resigns after defending not using sirens. Trump GA case: names, addresses of grand jurors posted online. Fears grow over China's economy as property giant seeks US bankruptcy.

Hawaii: Videos suggest downed power lines sparked devastating fires – National & International News – WED 16Aug2023

Videos suggest downed power lines sparked Maui's devastating fires. 9/11 families told death penalty may be off the table for hijackers. North Korea says US soldier fled racism in military.

Rankin County, MS: 6 white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men – National & International News

Rankin County, MS: 6 white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men. Maui wildfire death toll at 96 with only 3% of area searched. Niger junta to try deposed president for treason.