Tag Archive for: Speaker of the House

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…

Chattanooga VW plant to join UAW after landslide victory – National & International News – MON 22Apr2024

Chattanooga VW plant to join UAW after landslide victory.  House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.  Gaza doctors save baby from womb of mother killed in Israeli air strike. 

McCarthy says Gaetz ousted him as Speaker to thwart sex trafficking probe – National & International News – WED 10Apr2024

McCarthy says Gaetz ousted him as Speaker to thwart sex trafficking probe.  Year-on-year inflation up in March to 3.5%.  France enhancing Olympics security after ISIS threats.

Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker after government shutdown averted – National & International News – FRI 22Mar2024

MTG brings motion to oust Speaker Johnson after budget vote. ISIS claims responsibility for Moscow attack that killed at least 40. UN: Russia, China veto sham US Gaza "ceasefire" resolution.

Toyota, Honda and Hyundai raise wages after UAW gains with Ford, GM and Stellantis – National & International News – TUE 14Nov2023

Toyota, Honda and Hyundai raise wages after union wins with Ford, GM and Stellantis strikes. Former Speaker McCarthy "elbows" TN lawmaker in back ahead of budget vote.

We have a Speaker, 3 weeks and 4 candidates later – National & International News – WED 25Oct2023

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes Speaker of the House. GA election case: Third attorney defection may create more peril for Trump. Hurricane Otis hits Acapulco as Category 5, "nightmare scenario".

UAW President Fain takes Ford heir to task on stonewalling and threats – National & International News – FRI 20Oct2023

UAW President Fain takes Ford heir to task on stonewalling and threats. House GOP drops Jordan as Speaker nominee, now back to square one.

House Speaker drama drags on with Jordan no closer to the gavel – National & International News – THU 19Oct2023

House Speaker drama drags on with Jordan no closer to the gavel. Former Trump attorney pleads guilty in GA election interference case. Is the US about to be dragged into Israel's war?

Killer finally reveals what happened to Natalee Holloway in Aruba 18 years later – National & International News

Killer finally reveals what happened to Natalee Holloway in Aruba 18 years later. Jordan loses second Speaker ballot having lost support since yesterday.

Murdaugh Murders: court paves way for jury tampering hearing, jeopardizing conviction – National & International News – TUE 17Oct2023

Murdaugh to argue jury tampering, jeopardizing double murder conviction. Jordan falls short in House Speaker vote; 2nd vote tomorrow. Fears other countries will jump into Israel conflict.

Landlord kills Palestinian-American boy, 6, injures mother in hate crime – National & International News – MON 16Oct2023

Landlord kills Palestinian-American boy, 6, and injures mother in hate crime. Jordan to force a Speaker vote tomorrow. Gaza border crossing to Egypt remains closed as civilian toll rises.

House GOP floats McHenry as caretaker Speaker after Scalise backs out – National & International News – FRI 13Oct2023

House GOP floats McHenry as caretaker Speaker after Scalise backs out. UAW President tells automakers to "pony up" as strike enters "new phase". Israel gives 1.1 million civilians 24 hours to evacuate northern Gaza.

Dem Sen. Menendez charged with acting as foreign agent to Egypt – National & International News – THU 12Oct2023

Dem Sen. Menendez charged with acting as foreign agent to Egypt. Scalise scrambles to marshal speaker votes from fractious House GOP. "No conditions" on US military aid to Israel, Defense Sec. Austin says.