Tag Archive for: OxyContin

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…

Supreme Court rejects bankruptcy shield for billionaire Sacklers over OxyContin harm – National & International News – THU 27Jun2024

SCOTUS rejects bankruptcy shield for Sackler family over OxyContin harm. First Biden-Trump Presidential debate tonight.

SCOTUS weighs controversial immunity deal for family that fueled deadly opioid crisis – National & International News – MON 4Dec2023

The greed of the billionaire Sackler family led to hundreds of thousands of deaths between 1999 and 2019. The Supreme Court must decide whether they get to keep half their ill-gotten fortune in exchange for funding addiction treatment programs.

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.

Billionaire Sackler family wins immunity in opioid crisis cases – National & International News – THU 2Sept2021

Sacklers win immunity from OxyContin suits. Ida kills at least 25 in NY, NJ and PA. China's 'culture wars' finally tackle deadly culture of overwork.

Sackler heir: no Oxycontin settlement without immunity – National & International News – TUES 17Aug2021

Sackler heir: no Oxycontin settlement without immunity. Biden sets aside $500m to fund 'unexpected' (really???) Afghan refugee needs.

Sacklers seek shield from opioid crisis suits – National & International News – MON 3May2021

Sacklers seek immunity from opioid suits. Families separated at border reunited. Four arrested in global child sex abuse ring. WH weighs vaccine patent waiver.