Tag Archive for: drought

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…

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.

Biden announces some student loan debt forgiveness for some borrowers – National & International News – WED 24Aug2024

Biden announces some student loan forgiveness for some borrowers. Heavy rains, floods hit Mississippi, Louisiana. Europe's worst drought in 500 years reveals historical riches, and "hunger stones".

13 million in southern, western states under flash flood warnings – National & International News – MON 22Aug2022

13 million in southern, western states under flash flood warnings. Late stage cervical cancer diagnoses are up in the South. Mexico arrests former attorney general over 2014 disappearance of 43 students.

California mulls buying out farms to save water in worst drought in 1200 years – National & International News – Mon 6Jun2022

California mulls buying up farms to save water. 13 mass shootings kill 18, wound at least 72 this weekend. US, South Korea fire missiles in warning to North.

Nearly 60% of US to experience drought this year – National & International News – MON 21Mar2022

Nearly 60% of US to experience drought this year. What is the answer for high gas prices? Plane carrying 132 crashes in China; cause a mystery.

Western megadrought driest in 1,200 years – National & International News – TUE 15Feb2022

Western megadrought worst in 1,200 years. Trump's accounting firm cuts ties, says past decade's statements 'unreliable'. Canada: Trudeau invokes emergency powers to dislodge 'Freedom Convoy'.

Cosby sex conviction thrown out – National & International News – WED 30Jun2021

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Court overturns Cosby sex conviction. Northwest heatwave kills dozens, buckles roads. Afghan civilians say "no choice" but to fight Taliban themselves.

California gives 17 million salmon a ride to the coast – National & International News – FRI 11Jun2021

CA saves 17m baby salmon by trucking them to coast. New bipartisan infrastructure plan falls short. Myanmar's Suu Kyi charged with corruption.

Drought-driven water wars brew on West Coast – National & International News – TUES 8Jun2021

Water wars brew in Oregon. Feds recover half of Colonial Pipeline ransom. FBI-run messaging app sting nets more than 800 arrests globally.