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…

Trump wants to “wean” states off FEMA help after hurricane season – National & International News – WED 11Jun2025

Trump wants to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after hurricane season. LA ICE protests wind down as military incursion ramps up. CA mayor and Marine veteran urges brethren deployed to LA: "Remember, you are dealing with Americans".

CBO: GOP tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured – National & International News – WED 4Jun2025

Congressional Budget Office: GOP tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured  Smoke from Canadian fires impacts US air quality, reaches Europe. Putin will "respond" to recent Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia, Trump says.

Loss of FEMA aid hampers post-Helene recovery in North Carolina – National & International News – TUE 27May2025

Loss of FEMA aid hampers post-Helene recovery in North Carolina. After jailbreak, Arkansas seeks former police chief convicted of murder, rape. US-Israeli backed Gaza aid effort something between a sham and a shambles.

As Mississippi awaits FEMA relief for March tornadoes, acting director says disaster recovery burden will shift to states- National & International News – FRI 16May2025

Over one month since Mississippi requested FEMA relief for March tornado damage, the Trump administration still has not responded. This week, FEMA's new acting head indicated states will bear more of the burden for disaster recovery.

Trump denies aid for Arkansas after deadly March tornadoes. What about Mississippi? – National & International News – THU 24Apr2025

Trump denies federal aid for Arkansas after deadly March tornadoes- What about Mississippi? India, Pakistan inch closer to military confrontation after Kashmir attack.

Descendant of Jack the Ripper victim calls for new police inquest – National & International News

Descendant of Jack the Ripper victim calls for new police inquest. Landlords price gouge residents displaced by LA fires. Hunter Biden prosecutor hits back over Presidential pardon.

Devastating fires spread rapidly in Southern California; 5 dead – National & International News – WED 8Jan2025

Devastating fires spread rapidly in Southern California; 5 dead. Over 3 months after Helene, many in North Carolina still without adequate shelter.

Trump approves new GOP funding bill; Dems don’t bite – National & International News – THU 19Dec2024

Trump approves new GOP funding bill; Dems don't bite. Court removes prosecutor from GA election case against Trump. French husband and 50 co-defendants convicted in rape of wife.

Following Musk’s lead, Trump comes out against funding bill, making government shutdown more likely – National & International News – WED 18Dec2024

Trump comes out against funding bill, making government shutdown more likely. House Ethics Committee secretly votes to release Gaetz report. Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok ban.

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.