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…
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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…
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New Albany municipal primary election tomorrow

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New Albany voters will go to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2nd, to vote in party primaries to select candidates for several city offices. No mayoral contests in Primary Election Incumbent Mayor Tim Kent, a Democrat, has no challenger in…

“Situation hopeless, but not impossible!”

By Steve Patterson   Dear Mr. President,   I am a man of straightforward candor, so let me go ahead and clear the deck. I don't like you. I have voiced my dislike for your bravado and otherwise distinctive "style," both…

Trump’s new way of doing business: Of course he fired Sally Yates!

I was very happy that Hillary Clinton lost the election and have been trying to be just as happy that Donald Trump won. Trump's juvenile bragging and outright rudeness trouble me.  For better or worse, though, he brings to Washington a new…

New Albany inauguration attendees celebrate President Trump/UPDATED 1-21

New Albany, MS– (UPDATED 1-21-2017): Thanks to our readers for pictures from the Presidential Inauguration. New photos are added to top of gallery. Original Article: Readers of NAnewsweb.com have sent photos of activities at the inauguration…

New Albany inauguration attendees celebrate President Trump/UPDATED 1-21

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New Albany, MS- (UPDATED 1-21-2017): Thanks to our readers for pictures from the Presidential Inauguration. New photos are added to top of gallery. Original Article: Readers of NAnewsweb.com have sent photos of activities at the inauguration…
Andrew Jackson, Donald Trump

Trump: a small chip off the Old Hickory block?

[su_quote cite="Andrew Jackson"]I was born for the storm and a calm does not suit me.[/su_quote] Comparing Donald Trump with Andrew Jackson is currently a popular pursuit. Is the incoming 45th President of the United States similar to the 7th…
Candidates get a look at New Albany Board chamber's new look

More candidates file for city election, salaries given/UPDATED 1-19

UPDATED 1-19-2017: New Albany, MS- Three additional candidates have qualified for New Albany's Municipal election, to be held Tuesday May 2nd. Amy Livingston qualified as a Republican candidate for the Ward 1 seat. Catania Spears…
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Election update: Two new qualifiers for municipal elections

UPDATE: 1-5-2017 Scott Dunnam, who has served three terms as New Albany's Alderman-at-Large, has qualified to run in the city Democratic primary election as alderman for Ward 1. Incumbent Ward 1 Alderman, Jeff Olson, qualified Tuesday to run…

The sorriest damned losers we’ve ever seen

New Albany, MS- Over a pre-Christmas drink at Tallahatchie Gourmet, a friend referred to Clinton supporters and the Obama Administration as the "sorriest damned losers" he'd ever seen. He is a fellow who knows whereof he speaks. He is a practical…

Representative Trent Kelly Newsletter

December 2, 2016 Dear Friend, It is vital our military service members are able to prepare for and respond to any threat against our great nation. They must have the tools they need to strengthen our defense capabilities which keeps our…

Union County exercises its right to vote/FINAL UPDATE 9:50PM

New Albany, MS- Updated 10:00 PM 11-812016 Pinedale, MS, November 8, 2016 The poll workers at Pinedale on election day 2016 couldn't remember the last time a news reporter had visited their community in the southwestern corner of Union County. Voting…

Circuit clerks ready for election

New Albany, MS- Election officials in all 82 Mississippi counties were finishing preparations today for the 2016 general election to be held tomorrow, Nov. 8th. The Union County Election Commission and Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford…