Tag Archive for: asylum seekers

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…

Two former Mississippi sheriff’s deputies sentenced in torture case – National & International News – TUE 19Mar2024

Two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies sentenced in "Goon Squad" torture case. SCOTUS allows strict Texas immigration enforcement law to go into effect

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor – National & International News – THU 14Mar2024

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor. European Commission accused of "bankrolling" dictators to halt migrant flows.

Senate unveils deal on border, Israel/Ukraine aid; House says “dead on arrival” – National & International News – MON 5Feb2024

Senate unveils deal on border, Israel/Ukraine aid; House says "dead on arrival". California facing catastrophic flooding, thousands without power.

Border showdowns in Texas and Washington – National & International News – WED 31Jan2024

While TX Gov. Abbott and Pres. Biden lock horns over border enforcement, Washington Republicans in the House appear ready to sabotage a tough new border bill - at Trump's behest.

Ukraine strikes Russian warship in Crimea – National & International News – TUE 26Dec2023

Last night, Ukraine blew up a Russian ship in Crimea. Will this move any Ukraine skeptics in Congress?

Biden OKs building a section of border wall – National & International News – THU 5Oct2023

Biden OKs building a section of border wall. Armed man demanding to see Wisconsin governor arrested, then returns to Capitol with rifle.

Border crossings near record levels again after months-long lull – National & International News – THU 21Sep2023

Border crossings near record levels again after months-long lull. Biden administration extends protections for Venezuelan migrants. Baton Rouge police unit probed for torturing suspects in "brave cave".

Police capture escaped convicted murderer after 13-day manhunt – National & International News – WED 13Sep2023

Police capture escaped convicted murderer after 13-day manhunt. NY floats state work permits for migrants after federal inaction. Putin meets N. Korea's Kim to discuss military cooperation.

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. 

UPS reaches tentative deal with union, possibly averting strike – National & International News – TUE 25Jul2023

UPS, Teamsters reach tentative union deal, possibly averting strike. Judge blocks Biden's new asylum restrictions. N. Korea stonewalling on condition of US soldier.

California, Arizona, Nevada agree to cut water consumption from drought-stricken Colorado River – National & International News – MON 22May2023

California, Arizona, Nevada agree to cut water consumption from drought-stricken Colorado River. Girl, 8, died in border custody after mom begged for help.

Florida man sets record for living underwater – National & International News – MON 15May2023

Florida man sets record for living underwater. Migrant arrivals drop after Title 42, but officials struggle to cope. Turkey election: Erdogan likely facing run-off against rival.