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…

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.

Memphis: former cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ murder now face federal charges – National & International News – TUE 12Sep2023

Memphis: former cops charged in Tyre Nichols' murder now face federal charges. McCarthy endorses impeachment inquiry on Biden. Libya: 10,000 missing after devastating flood.

Rankin County, MS: 6 white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men – National & International News

Rankin County, MS: 6 white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men. Maui wildfire death toll at 96 with only 3% of area searched. Niger junta to try deposed president for treason.

Feds charge 6 Rankin County, MS, deputies in torture of two Black men – National & International News – THU 3Aug2023

Six Rankin County, MS, deputies federally charged in torture of two Black men. Six months after OH trail derailment, no action from Congress. Threats of war in Africa after Niger coup.

DOJ investigating Memphis Police discrimination and brutality months after Tyre Nichols’ death – National & International News – THU 27Jul2023

DOJ investigating Memphis Police brutality months after Tyre Nichols' death. New charges for Trump in classified documents case; Jan. 6 indictment looms.

UPS strike deadline nears ; mail your parcels now – National & International News – MON 24Jul2023

Deadline approaching for nationwide UPS strike. Ohio: Black trucker mauled by police dog after being pulled over for missing mud flap. Israel passes law to curb courts despite massive protests.

5 Rankin County, MS, deputies fired or quit after “torturing” two men, shooting one in January – National & International News – WED 28Jun2023

5 Rankin Co. deputies fired or quit after "torturing" two men, shooting one in January. Deadly heatwave spreads from Texas to Mississippi and Tennessee. In rare move, US censures Israel over West Bank violence.

Atlanta: Protests, multiple arrests at “Cop City” site where police gunned down eco-activist – National & International News – MON 6Mar2023

Atlanta: Protests, multiple arrests at "Cop City" site where eco-activist was gunned down by police. Second Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio, just over a month after East Palestine. Greece: Violent protests in Athens after train crash that killed 57.