Tag Archive for: West Africa

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…

Brookhaven, MS: Black FedEx driver shot at by two white men loses job days after mistrial – National & International News – WED 23Aug2023

Brookhaven, MS: Black FedEx driver shot at by two white men loses job after mistrial. Biden launches new income-driven repayment program for student borrowers. Russia: Wagner mercenary chief Prigozhin in fatal plane crash, supposedly.

“Get out of my house”: Video shows 98-year-old Kansas newspaper owner standing up to cops raiding her home – National & International News – TUE 22Aug2023

Video shows feisty Kansas newspaper owner, 98, giving cops hell as they improperly raid her home. African Union leaves door open for military intervention in Niger - Wagner chief recruiting in neighboring Mali.

Trump, 18 others indicted in GA election conspiracy – National & International News – TUE 15Aug2023

Trump, 18 others indicted in GA election conspiracy. Former Ole Miss, NFL player and subject of "Blind Side" sues guardians over adoption "lie". Group sues to demand US prevent chocolate companies from profiting off child slavery.

Rankin County, MS: 6 white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men – National & International News

Rankin County, MS: 6 white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men. Maui wildfire death toll at 96 with only 3% of area searched. Niger junta to try deposed president for treason.

Ohio voters reject GOP proposal to make it harder to protect abortion rights – National & International News – WED 9Aug2023

Ohio voters reject GOP proposal to make it harder to protect abortion rights. New details on how Virginia boy, 6, obtained gun to shoot teacher. Niger: Prospects dim for peaceful resolution after coup.

Conservatives sue to block debt forgiveness for student borrowers in decade-old program – National & International News – MON 7Aug2023

Conservatives sue to stop debt forgiveness for student borrowers.  Advocates, asylum seekers sue Customs and Border Protection over buggy app.  West Africa on brink of regional war after Niger coup. 

Starting in 2024, SAT college entrance exams are going digital – National & International News – TUE 25Jan2022

Starting in 2024, SAT college entrance exams are going digital. Supreme Court to hear challenge to college affirmative action. Burkina Faso: Military announces junta has seized control.

Border Agency: 6000 lone minors crossed border last month – National & International News – MON 15Feb2021

6000 kids crossed border last month. Biden pushes gun reform. 500 tankers explode at Iran-Afghan border. Ebola on rise in West Africa.