Tag Archive for: Senate Republicans

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
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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…

Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds positively to peace plan – National & International News – FRI 3Oct2025
National & International NewsTrump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds positively to peace plan.
Shutdown likely to last through next week as House decides to stay out till Oct. 14.

Hegseth, Trump summon military brass for loyalty test, say US cities to be “training grounds” for military – National & International News – TUE 30Sep2025
National & International NewsHegseth, Trump summon military brass for loyalty test, say US cities to be "training grounds" for military.
Federal government headed for shutdown at midnight tonight.

White House threatens federal layoffs if shutdown happens, after rehiring hundreds fired by DOGE – National & International News – THU 25Sep2025
National & International NewsWhite House threatens federal layoffs if shutdown happens, after rehiring hundreds fired by DOGE.

Missouri woman sentenced for hare-brained scheme to steal Elvis Presley’s Graceland – National & International News – TUE 23Sep2025
National & International NewsMissouri woman sentenced for hare-brained scheme to steal Elvis Presley's Graceland.
Days from shutdown, Trump refuses to meet with Democrat leaders.

Likelihood of Oct. 1 government shutdown rises after Senate rejects funding bills – National & International News – FRI 19Sep2025
National & International NewsLikelihood of Oct. 1 government shutdown rises after Senate rejects funding bills.
Trump wants US to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

Senate holds vote-a-thon to pass Trump’s budget bill by July 4 – National & International News – MON 30Jun2025
National & International NewsSenate GOP rushes to pass Trump's "big beautiful bill". CBO says bill will increase deficit by $3.3 trillion while booting over 11 million off Medicaid by 2034.

Salvadoran man deported in error returned to US to face trafficking indictment – National & International News – FRI 6June2025
National & International NewsSalvadoran man deported in error returned to US to face trafficking indictment.
While GOP in Congress seek Trump-Musk truce, others root for permanent rift.

CBO: GOP tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured – National & International News – WED 4Jun2025
National & International NewsCongressional Budget Office: GOP tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured
Smoke from Canadian fires impacts US air quality, reaches Europe.
Putin will "respond" to recent Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia, Trump says.

Republican Senators walk Medicaid tightrope in budget negotiations – National & International News – MON 2Jun2025
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Republican Senators walk Medicaid tightrope in budget negotiations.
Attempted murder, hate crimes charges for man accused of Molotov attack on Israel hostage rally.

TN worker safety agency absolves plastics firm for Helene flood deaths, angering families – National & International News – FRI 4Apr2025
National & International NewsTN worker safety board absolves plastics firm for Helene flood deaths, angering families.
Measles outbreak continues with 600 cases in 21 states.
China imposes 34% tariff on US goods in response to Trump tariffs.

Markets dive after Trump tariffs spark recession fears – National & International News – THU 3Apr2025
National & International NewsMarkets dive after Trump tariffs spark recession fears.
Pentagon probe targets Hegseth's use of Signal.
RFK Jr. says 20% of those fired at Health and Human Services will need to be rehired.

Severe weather, potential tornadoes throughout Mississippi tonight and tomorrow – National & International News – FRI 14Mar2025
National & International NewsSevere weather on the way tonight and tomorrow.
Senate passes funding bill to avert potential government shutdown.
After Qatar talks, Hamas announces it will release American hostage.