Tag Archive for: Public Health

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.…
New Albany MS Corona Virus and Polio

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 MS Corona Virus and Polio

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…
New Albany MS Corona Virus and Polio

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…

Cucumbers may be linked to salmonella outbreak in 25 states – National & International News – WED 5Jun2024

Cucumbers may be linked to salmonella outbreak in 25 states. Texas DA seeks to overturn Gov. Abbott's pardon of man who murdered protester.

DOJ investigating Trump aides over Jan. 6 – National & International News – WED 27Jul2022

DOJ investigating Trump aides over Jan. 6. Is polio re-emerging in the US? Expect gas prices to rise again after Russia all but cuts off Europe.

Body of missing Mississippi WWII soldier coming home after 80 years – National & International News – MON 7Feb2022

Body of Mississippi WWII soldier coming home after 80 years. Delta wants unruly passengers on no-fly list. Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over 'Freedom Convoy'.
NEMiss.News Weeping angel statue

Mississippi now leads U.S. in percent of population to die of COVID

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With 83 Mississippians announced as dead of COVID-19 today alone, our state has laid undisputed claim to having the highest percentage of its citizens dead of COVID-19. A sad day, with little recognition.

A call to arms against the tyranny of the unvaccinated

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Pro-vaxxers- Feeling fed up? Unheard? Cowed? Drowned out? Overwhelmed? We see you and hear you! And, dammit, we need you!
NEMiss.News Laughing doppelgangers

How did Mississippi get in such awful shape regarding COVID deaths?

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Mississippi's available health care resources and the resulting poor health of its citizens is largely due to poor political leadership. Sadly, the results may be found in Mississippi's prominence on most any national "worst of" list.
NEMiss.News Unmasked, Unvaccinated T-Shirt

Mississippi in fifth place nationally in one category; predicted to also be in the top five in another bracket 

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Many Mississippians seem very determined to add to the state's list of number one national rankings for "worst of" categories. What are we smiling about?
NEMiss.News over 4200 Mississippians dead

Over 4200 Mississippians dead, whether you believe in COVID-19 or not

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Whether one "believes" in it or not, COVID-19 is a real problem, killing real people all over the U.S. and throughout our state. If you are among those who dismiss the deaths of those over 60 because "They are old people and old people die,"…
northeast MS news mitigation and religion

Opinion: Jesus may want you to stay home Sunday

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[su_quote]"The bottom line is, in a pandemic, crowds are your enemy." --Elizabeth Shiverdecker[/su_quote]   By Elizabeth Shiverdecker     Northeast MS - Throughout the world, devoutly religious people have been particularly…
New Albany MS Corona Virus and Polio

Coronavirus: Preparing for the dragon

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[su_quote]“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near one.”               – J.R.R. Tolkien[/su_quote]   New Albany, MS - When I was eight, my six year old brother, Phil, was one…