Tag Archive for: natural disasters
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Hurricane Ian: Florida sheriff grandstands while his deputies threaten to arrest volunteers for trying to help – National & International News – WED 5Oct2022
National & International NewsGrandstanding 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
National & International NewsIan 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.
Ian: 41 confirmed dead in FL, hundreds unaccounted for; hurricane headed to Charleston, SC – FRI 30Sep2022
National & International NewsIan: 21 confirmed dead in FL, hundreds unaccounted for; hurricane headed to Charleston, SC. Congress approves stopgap funding bill. Ukraine applies to NATO after Putin annexes territories.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as Category 4 – National & International News – WED 29Sep2022
National & International NewsHurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida. Biden lays out plan to end US hunger by 2030. Cuba begins restoring power after Ian caused total blackout.
All of Puerto Rico without power as hurricane passes over – National & International News – MON 19Sep2022
National & International NewsPuerto Rico without power as hurricane passes over. Fast food chains fight California legislation giving workers more rights. Gas hike sparks violent protests in Haiti.
GOP recoils from Graham’s national 15-week abortion ban – National & International News – WED 14Sep2022
National & International NewsGOP recoils from Graham's national 15-week abortion ban. Nationwide railroad strike looms; could cost US $2 billion per day. Famine fears grow in flood-ravaged Pakistan.
Suspect to be arraigned in abduction, murder of Memphis heiress – National & International News – WED 7Sept2022
National & International NewsSuspect to be arraigned in abduction, murder of Memphis heiress. Report: seized Mar-a-Lago papers contained foreign nation's nuclear secrets. Thousands still stranded in Pakistan floods.
Much of Jackson to be without running water indefinitely – National & International News – TUE 30Aug2022
National & International NewsMuch of Jackson to be without water indefinitely. More than 40% of Americans believe civil war 'likely' within a decade. Monsoon floods leave 1/3 of Pakistan under water.
Flooding expected in Central Mississippi today – National & International News – MON 29Aug2022
National & International NewsFlooding expected in Central Mississippi today. Judge may appoint "special master" in Mar-a-Lago case. Judge: 9/11 victims not entitled to $billions in Afghan assets.
A month after floods, nightmare continues for eastern Kentucky – National & International News – THU 25Aug2022
National & International NewsA month after floods, nightmare continues for eastern Kentucky. Four more states ban nearly all abortions this week. Ukraine nuclear plan cut off from grid.
Biden announces some student loan debt forgiveness for some borrowers – National & International News – WED 24Aug2024
National & International NewsBiden announces some student loan forgiveness for some borrowers. Heavy rains, floods hit Mississippi, Louisiana. Europe's worst drought in 500 years reveals historical riches, and "hunger stones".
13 million in southern, western states under flash flood warnings – National & International News – MON 22Aug2022
National & International News13 million in southern, western states under flash flood warnings. Late stage cervical cancer diagnoses are up in the South. Mexico arrests former attorney general over 2014 disappearance of 43 students.