Tag Archive for: Social Media

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.…
NEMiss.News over 4200 Mississippians dead

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…
NEMiss.News over 4200 Mississippians dead

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…
NEMiss.News over 4200 Mississippians dead

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…

Romney admits TikTok ban linked to Israel’s “awful PR” on site – National & International News – TUE 7May2024

TikTok sues over US ban; Romney admits ban linked to Israel's "awful PR" on platform. Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely postponed.

Trump in legal war with Truth Social partners after losing $1 billion – National & International News – THU 4Apr2024

Trump in legal war with Truth Social partners after losing $1 billion in share price debacle. South Carolina discovers $1.8 billion it didn't know it had.

Israel strikes Iranian consulate in Syria after huge US weapons transfer – National & International News – MON 1Apr2024

Value of Trump media company stock tumbles days after shares go on sale. Israel bombs Iranian consulate in Syria after huge US weapons transfer.

House votes to ban TikTok or force sale, despite First Amendment concerns – National & International News – WED 13Mar2024

The House passed a bill to either force the sale of Chinese-owned TikTok or ban it in the US, citing concerns over cyber security and election interference. Opponents of the bill see the US government's crusade against TikTok as a "moral panic" and an attack on the freedom of expression of millions of Americans.

UPS workers edge towards strike after talks fail – National & International News – WED 5Jul2023

UPS workers edge towards strike after talks fail. Judge bars federal officials from talking to social media companies. US Navy says it stopped Iran from seizing two oil tankers.
NEMiss.News Jessica Stacks flier in store window

After two years, still searching for Jessica Stacks

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Two years ago today, Jessica Stacks went missing, reportedly trying to walk across the flooded Tallahatchie River bottom to reach Hwy. 30. After thousands of man hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent investigating the disappearance, the case remains unsolved.

Buffalo blizzard: More stories of strangers helping strangers – National & International News – FRI 30Dec2022

The kindness and heroism of strangers was the difference between life and death in Buffalo blizzard. Divisive influencer Andrew Tate arrested in Romania for sex trafficking. 

Jack Smith named DOJ special counsel to oversee Trump investigations – National & International News – FRI 18Nov2022

Garland names Jack Smith special counsel to oversee Trump probes. Twitter implodes under Musk; engineers warn platform could fail as soon as Monday. US gives Saudi Crown Prince immunity in journalist Khasshoggi's murder.

Biden accuses oil companies of “war profiteering”, threatens windfall tax – National & International News – TUE 1Nov2022

Biden threatens windfall tax on price-gouging oil firms. FCC official wants TikTok banned in US. Israel holds fifth election since 2019. Brazil: Bolsonaro doesn't concede defeat; supporters set up blockades.

Gun deaths were leading cause of children’s deaths in 2020 – National & International News – MON 25Apr2022

Gun deaths leading cause of children's deaths in 2020. Reports: Twitter nears deal to sell to Elon Musk. No end in sight for COVID lockdowns in China.
NEMiss.News social media hindering search

Sheriff needs facts, not Facebook gossip; “social media” hindering search for Jessica Stacks    

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  As the search for missing Jessica Stacks goes into its 12th day, the work of law enforcement officers is increasingly frustrated by activity on so-called “social media.” Tens of thousands of northeast Mississippians have followed…
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,"…