Archived beginning in 2021, this is a fast, convenient summary of the current day’s state, national and worldwide news items we believe our readers will find of interest. This service is posted Monday – Friday.

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…

Following Musk’s lead, Trump comes out against funding bill, making government shutdown more likely – National & International News – WED 18Dec2024

Trump comes out against funding bill, making government shutdown more likely. House Ethics Committee secretly votes to release Gaetz report. Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok ban.

Congress scrambles to avert Friday night government shutdown – National & International News- TUE 17Dec2024

Congress scrambles to avert Friday night government shutdown. Amazon workers threaten strike ahead of holidays. Ukraine claims assassination of top Russian general.

Madison, Wisconsin: Female student kills 2, self in shooting at Christian school – National & International News -MON 16Dec2024

Madison, Wisconsin: Female student kills 2, self in shooting at Christian school. New Jersey drone puzzle persists. Israel's brutal land grab in Syria continues.

NJ drone mystery: officials none the wiser after weeks of appearances – National & International News – THU 12Dec2024

NJ drone mystery: officials none the wiser after weeks of appearances. President Biden issues 1500 commutations and 39 pardons.

Person of interest apprehended in insurance CEO slaying – National & International News – MON 9Dec2024

Person of interest apprehended in insurance CEO slaying. Syria's islamist takeover marks end of Assad era, but perhaps not the war.

Hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin in third day – National & International News – FRI 6Dec2024

Hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin enters third day. World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at age 74. S. Korea parliament to vote whether to impeach president after martial law declaration.

White House weighs preemptive pardons for Cheney, Fauci, and other Trump targets – National & International News

White House weighs preemptive pardons for Cheney, Fauci, and other Trump targets. Jihadists seize two Syrian cities, reigniting civil war. Uncertainty after France's short-lived government falls.

UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in “targeted” assassination in Manhattan – National & International News – WED 4Dec2024

UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in "targeted" assassination in Manhattan. Trump rumored to be considering DeSantis over Hegseth for Defense. 

South Korean President declares martial law, is rebuffed by parliament – National & International News – TUE 3Dec2024

South Korean President Yoon declared martial law, only to lift it hours later after quick action by opposition leaders and outraged South Korean citizens. Is the crisis over, or just beginning?

Backlash for Biden after pardoning Hunter – National & International News – MON 2Dec2024

Biden gets backlash from both parties after pardoning son Hunter. Ukraine's forces, depleted by desertion, told to hold on for Trump.

Trudeau dines at Mar-a-Lago amid tariff tiff – National & International News – FRI 29Nov2024

Trudeau dines at Mar-a-Lago amid tariff tiff. Mexico's Sheinbaum denies promising to "close the border". Paris: Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after devastating fire

Trump taps retired general to lead Russia-Ukraine talks – National & International News – WED 27Nov2024

Trump taps retired general to lead Russia-Ukraine talks. Pakistan: supporters of jailed former PM end week of deadly protests