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…

Feds investigating plot to steal Graceland through phony loan – National & International News – WED 26Jun2024

Feds investigating plot to steal Graceland through phony loan. House GOP mulls plan to arrest AG Garland over Biden tapes. Apparent coup in Bolivia thwarted, for now.

DHS tracking down, arresting 400 migrants brought to US by ISIS-linked smugglers – National & International News – WED 25Jun2024

DHS tracking down, arresting 400 migrants brought to US by ISIS-linked smugglers. Sources: Biden admin mulls allowing US military contractors to fight in Ukraine.

Wikileaks founder Assange to be freed under plea deal, filings say – National & International News – Mon 24Jun2023

Wikileaks founder Assange offered plea deal which would release him from prison, filings say. Louisiana parents sue over Ten Commandments in classrooms. Bombings continue in Gaza even as Israel sets sights on Lebanon.

Supreme Court upholds federal ban on domestic abusers possessing guns – National & International News – FRI 21Jun2024

Supreme Court upholds federal ban on domestic abusers possessing guns when under a protection order.

Malfunction on Boeing’s space shuttle strands two astronauts on ISS – National & International News – THU 20Jun2024

Malfunction on Boeing's space shuttle strands two astronauts on the International Space Station, adding to company's reputational woes.

Israel seeks all-out war with Lebanon, potentially dragging in US and other countries – National & International News – WED 19Jun2024

Israel gears up to open second front with Lebanon, potentially dragging in US and other countries. Kim, Putin sign mutual defense pact in North Korea.

Boeing CEO grilled in Congress after two new whistleblowers come forward – National & International News – TUE 18Jun2024

Boeing CEO grilled in Congress after two new whistleblowers come forward. Biden plan to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented spouses

SCOTUS strikes down federal ban on rifle accessory used in deadliest mass shooting – National & International News – FRI 14Jun2024

Supreme Court strikes down federal ban on bump stocks. US attack sub in Cuba after Russian warships arrive.

SCOTUS rules abortion pill to remain available across US, for now – National & International News – THU 13Jun2024

Supreme Court allows abortion pill to remain available across US, for now. G7 leaders agree $50 billion Ukraine loan backed by seized Russian assets.

Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 federal gun charges – National & International News – TUE 11Jun2024

Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 federal gun charges. Ukraine to "store" F-16s abroad, risk broadening conflict with Russia.

Hunter Biden gun trial jury begins deliberations – National & International News – MON 10Jun2024

Hunter Biden gun trial jury begins deliberations. US backs UNSC resolution for ceasefire in Gaza.

Alex Jones files to liquidate “InfoWars” to pay Sandy Hook judgment – National & International News – FRI 7Jun2024

Alex Jones files to liquidate "InfoWars" to pay Sandy Hook judgment. Gilgo Beach Serial Killer suspect charged with 2 more murders, one from 1993.