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…

How strip mining made Kentucky floods many times deadlier – National & International News – MON 8Aug2022

Strip mining made Kentucky floods many times deadlier. Sen. Wicker helps kill bill to cap insulin costs at $35 a month. Israel bombards Gaza, kills at least 44, including 15 children.

Kentucky floods: death toll up to 37, hundreds still unaccounted for 5 days after storm – National & International News – TUE 2Aug2022

KY floods death toll at 37. 2020 election deniers in GOP state primaries. Taliban under scrutiny after Al-Qaeda leader killed in Kabul. Pelosi lands in Taiwan, stoking China tensions.

Northern California fire spreads to 52,000 acres – National & International News – MON 1Aug2022

Northern California fire spreads to 52,000 acres. KY floods: Death toll rises to 28, more expected. Pelosi begins Asia trip, Taiwan stop uncertain.

16 dead in KY floods, including 2 children; toll expected to “get a lot higher” – National & International News – FRI 29Jul2022

16 dead in KY floods, including 2 children; toll expected to "get a lot higher". Growing demand for sterilization since Roe overturned. Xi, Biden exchange warnings over Pelosi trip to Taiwan.

Dozens unaccounted for after SW Virginia floods – National & International News – THU 14Jul2022

SW VA floods leave dozens unaccounted for. Uvalde parents angry over leaked video of school shooting. Sri Lanka: Confusion and chaos reign after president flees without resigning.

Supreme Court overturns New York handgun law, expands concealed carry rights – National & International News – THU 23Jun2022

SCOTUS overturns New York handgun law, expands concealed carry rights. Today's Jan. 6 hearing: Trump's pressure on DOJ. China: Thousands evacuated due to disastrous floods

Memphis: Storm leaves 135,000 without power – National & International News – FRI 4Feb2022

Memphis: Storm leaves 135,000 without power. Overwhelmed hospitals await relief from foreign nurses. U.S. says Russia hatching 'false-flag' attack in Ukraine.
NEMiss.News Crime Scene

Holiday homicides point to disturbing trend – National & International News – MON 27Dec2021

Holiday homicides part of overall rise in domestic violence. Why freak storms may be good news for California. Myanmar: 30+ dead, children's aid workers missing after Christmas Eve massacre.

Two babies survived after tornado carried them away in a bathtub – National & International News – MON 20Dec2021

Two babies survive after tornado carried them away in a bathtub. Manchin says "no" to Build Back Better. Massacres by Myanmar junta. Philippines typhoon toll surges.

Destroyed KY candle factory workers sue employers for ‘flagrant indifference’ – National & International News – FRI 17Dec2021

KY candle factory workers sue employers for "flagrant indifference". Judge rejects controversial Purdue Pharma settlement. Congress OKs ban of China forced labor imports. Ukrainian soldier killed by Russian separatists.

Rittenhouse ‘not guilty’ on all charges – National & International News – FRI 19Nov2021

Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted on all charges. Build Back Better passes House, heads to Senate. Canada's military to help 1000s stranded by floods.

U.S. to try again for Assange extradition this week – National & International News – MON 25Oct2021

U.S. to try again for Assange extradition this week. Wild weather across U.S. this week. Sudan: military coup overthrows civilian government.