Tag Archive for: police brutality

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…

Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters, “kidnaps” crew – National & International News – MON 9Jun2025

Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters, “kidnaps” crew. Trump mobilizes 700 Marines to quell LA protests against ICE.

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff’s Dept. after torture of two Black men last year – National & International News – THU 19Sep2024

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff's Dept. after torture of two Black men last year Two Georgia women have died due to anti-abortion laws.

DOJ sues makers of app driving rent hikes – National & International News – FRI 23Aug2024

DOJ announces antitrust suit against app driving rent hikes. RFK Jr. ends 2024 bid, backs Trump. Former FL deputy charged in killing of Black airman. Canadian rail strike partially ended after government steps in.

Funeral for Black active duty airman killed in his home by FL deputies – National & International News – FRI 17May2024

Hundreds attend funeral for Black active duty airman killed in his home by FL deputies. Parts of Houston, TX, may be without power for weeks after storm. S. Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to stop Rafah assault.

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Northwestern, Brown and Rutgers – National & International News – THU 2May2024

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Rutgers, Brown and Northwestern. GA Governor signs restrictive bail law in blow to "Cop City" protesters. Haiti: Gang violence escalates after new PM named.

NYPD enters Columbia University again, arrests Gaza protesters – National & International News – TUE 30Apr2024

In a move likely to stir more unrest, Columbia has once again called in NYPD to crack down on Gaza ceasefire protesters. Another university has found a safer, smarter way to deal with protesters.

Gaza protests spread to over 40 campuses despite brutal police crackdowns – National & International News – FRI 26Apr2024

Gaza protests spread to over 40 campuses despite brutal police crackdowns- What do the students want? Could this have been avoided? Grisly discoveries from mass graves at Gaza hospitals- Torture, mutilation, execution by Israeli military.

Two former Mississippi sheriff’s deputies sentenced in torture case – National & International News – TUE 19Mar2024

Two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies sentenced in "Goon Squad" torture case. SCOTUS allows strict Texas immigration enforcement law to go into effect

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor – National & International News – THU 14Mar2024

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor. European Commission accused of "bankrolling" dictators to halt migrant flows.

Mississippi officer who shot boy, 11, in chest will not be charged – National & International News – FRI 15Dec2023

Mississippi officer who shot boy, 11, in chest will not be charged. Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $150M to two GA election workers he defamed. Global shipping giants halt Red Sea shipping over Houthi attacks.

Trump “open” to being the next Speaker of the House – National & International News – WED 4Oct2023

Trump "open" to being the next Speaker. 75,000 healthcare workers walk out in largest healthcare strike in US history. UN approves Kenya-led police force to combat Haiti gangs.

House ousts McCarthy as Speaker, first time in history – National & International News – TUE 3Oct2023

House ousts McCarthy as Speaker, first time in history. A year after Mahsa Amini, another case of brutal morality policing captures Iran's attention.