Tag Archive for: natural disasters

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…

Nearly 2 months after disaster, Helene survivors facing winter with no heat, some in tents – National & International News – TUE 19Nov2024

Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene, recovery is slow. Some residents are facing immediate survival needs as winter approaches. FEMA is under fire and short of funds. How can you help those in need?

US mulls response to potential Iranian retaliation in Israel – National & International News – FRI 5Apr2024

4.8 magnitude earthquake on East Coast unexpectedly stirs climate debate. US mulls response to potential Iranian retaliation in Israel.

Timing is everything in three key Trump trials – National & International News – FRI 1Mar2024

Timing is everything in three key Trump trials. Thousands of cattle perish in Texas wildfires.

Satellite images show Canadian wildfire smoke billowing over US – National & International News – WED 7Jun2023

Satellite images show Canadian wildfire smoke billowing over US. Florida woman who fatally shot Black mother arrested.

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, on Friday, with more storms expected – National & International News – THU 30Mar2023

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, tomorrow, with more storms expected. Another fiery train derailment in Minnesota. Mexico opens homicide investigation after deadly migrant center fire.

Questions over Rep. George Santos’ ties to $17 million Ponzi scheme – National & International News – MON 16Jan2023

Questions over Rep. George Santos' ties to Ponzi scheme. CA braces for more floods this week; 19 already dead. Saudi academic may get death penalty for having a Twitter account.

Eighteen weather disasters cost US $165 billion in 2022 – National & International News – FRI 13Jan2023

Weather disasters cost US $165 billion in 2022. Exxon accurately predicted costs of climate change in 1970s. Cubans, Haitians continue dangerous sea journeys to FL despite policy changes.

Classified documents were found in old Biden office days before midterms – National & International News – TUE 10Jan2023

Classified documents found in old Biden office. California storms: At least 16 dead, nearly 200,000 without power. Kremlin probes Russian war critics; others turn up dead.

Trump sued for wrongful death of Capitol police officer after Jan. 6 – National & International News – FRI 6Jan2023

Trump sued for wrongful death of Capitol police officer after Jan. 6. 3.3 million American adults displaced by natural disasters last year. Oil giant Shell to pay $2 billion in windfall tax in EU, UK.

Congress probes Mississippi’s handling of Jackson water crisis – National & International News – TUE 18Oct2022

Congress probes Mississippi's handling of Jackson water crisis. Kroger-Albertsons merger may increase grocery prices. Zelenskyy: 1/3 of Ukraine's power stations destroyed. Nigeria: Floods kill 600 since summer.

Hurricane Ian: Florida sheriff grandstands while his deputies threaten to arrest volunteers for trying to help – National & International News – WED 5Oct2022

Grandstanding sheriff threatens to arrest volunteers trying to help Ian victims. Mar-a-Lago case: 11th Circuit fast tracks DOJ special master appeal. OPEC+ cuts oil production, may lead to higher gas prices.

Ian death toll nears 100 as officials face criticism over response – National & International News – MON 3Oct2022

Ian death toll nears 100; FL officials criticized over response. TX: Trial begins for man charged with killing 22 elderly ladies. Fmr. CIA head: US could "take out" Putin's forces if he used nukes.