Tag Archive for: politics

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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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…
NEMiss.News Speaker Philip Gunn

Mississippians favor Medicaid expansion; Speaker Gunn still says “NO”

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Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn stands in the way of Medicaid expansion. Expansion of Medicaid is favored by 80% of Mississippians, who believe it will save lives and keep their hospitals open.

Newly-elected NY Congressman who reportedly lied about family, resume may now be in legal hot water – National & International News – THU 29Dec2022

Newly-elected Congressman who reportedly lied about background, qualifications may face legal troubles. Did an employee walkout contribute to Southwest's cancellation fiasco? Israel swears in its most right-wing government in its history
NEMiss.News County Clerk Phyllis Stanford and DS200 voting machine.

Union County supervisors purchase voting system that uses paper ballots

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Union County Supervisors unanimously agreed to purchase a voting system with paper ballots and with no ability to transmit data wirelessly. The system will be in effect for next year's state-wide elections.
NEMiss.News Vote: a blow of faith in democracy

Strike a blow of faith in American democracy. Go Vote!

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It is more important than ever that you make the effort to vote today. It is a vote of faith in American democracy.
NEMiss.News Putin and Erdogan

Trumper wins GOP gubernatorial nomination in Maryland primary – National & International News – Wed20Jul2022

Trumper called 'Q-Anon conspiracy theorist' by out-going GOP governor, wins Maryland's GOP gubernatorial primary; Putin, Khamenei, Erdogan meet in Tehran as "Supreme Leader' expresses strong support for Russia in its war with Ukraine.
NEMiss.News some things call for a casserole

Steve Patterson: Reflections on thoughts and prayers and other trite euphemisms 

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Guest Author Steve Patterson believes it is time for concrete action to replace repetitious, ineffective comments on the subject of improving our abysmal record on gun violence.
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

Medicare’s senior citizens have a target on their back

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Privatization efforts are under way to move even Traditional Medicare into the control of chosen for-profit entities. Many seniors have already been auto-aligned into organizations they have neither chosen nor been informed about.

Fears Roe leak could signal demise of gay marriage, other rights – National & International News – FRI 6May2022

Roe leak argument could erode protections for LGBT, interracial marriage. Tennessee now among states with child hepatitis cases. Xinjiang: Adidas, Puma, Hugo Boss items contain cotton from forced labor.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors

Part Two, Public Hearing and Action on Medical Marijuana: Four of five Union County Supervisors cave in to pressure from those opposed to medical marijuana

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Part two, Medical Marijuana: detail of the hearing continues with public speakers, public board action, review of previous public voting on the subject. And the beat goes on.
NEMiss.News Squirrel watching

Cats, squirrels and politics

It is true that politics makes strange bedfellows, but there are other causes, as well - at least at our house.
NEMiss.News Critical Race Theory textbook

Steve Patterson: The grotesque politics of race, rage and fear – Here we go again!

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Guest author Steve Patterson discusses the political charade behind the manufactured uproar over the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) to young children.

Dems float piecemeal approach to passing stalled Build Back Better plan – National & International News – FRI 21Jan2022

Dems hope to revive 'chunks' of Build Back Better plan. GA prosecutor eyes probe of Trump's election interference. Tonga eruption may match biggest nuclear tests.