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.…
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

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…
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

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…
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

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 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.

A look back on 2021, a year of loss and change

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A look back on the losses of 2021, from Jessica Stacks to Betty White, as well as the changes and challenges that will shape 2022. A Happy New Year to all!

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.

Time’s running out to prevent millions of US children from slipping back into poverty – National & International News – THU 16Dec2021

Days to prevent millions of kids from falling back into poverty. DeSantis demands $100k donations from state appointees. Super typhoon hits Philippines.
NEMiss.News Texas abortion law protest

Texas abortion law overturned, debt ceiling can may be kicked to December – National & International News Thur7OCT2021

Texas abortion law overturned. Agreement between parties may delay debt ceiling action. Deadly earthquake hits Pakistan.
NEMiss.News MS Bankers Ass'n. opposes proposed new reporting

Mississippi Bankers Association opposes reporting millions of customer transactions to IRS

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Mississippi Bankers Association President and CEO Gordon Fellows writes opposing proposed reporting of customer data to the IRS. Broad new level of financial detail reporting is included in proposed 'tax compliance agenda.'
NEMiss.News Trump, Clinton & Giuliani golfing

Trump promotes Democrats vs. opposing Republicans; Germans aim for coalition government – National & International news MON 27SEPT2021

Trump promotes Democrats against unfriendly Republicans; tight German election produces coalition seekers.
NEMiss.News Rodney Shands

Guest Author Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson

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Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson's stance regarding stupidity vs malice, and to offer his view of the Democrat Party's current agenda.
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

Steve Patterson: “Listen to Lyndon, Joe!”

Steve Patterson, frequent quest author on NEMiss.News, urges Joe Biden to follow LBJ's example in securing and protecting voting rights.