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…

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter sues to save Graceland from “fraudulent” auction – National & International News – TUE 21May2024

Elvis' granddaughter sues to save Graceland from "fraudulent" auction. Hush-money trial: Defense rests with no testimony from Trump.

ICC warrants sought for Israel PM Netanyahu and Def. Minister Gallant and Hamas officials – National & International News – MON 20May2024

ICC warrants sought for Israel PM Netanyahu and Def. Minister Gallant and Hamas officials. How can Israel and the US save face? Could US officials be in trouble as well? Iran President Raisi won't be missed, but his death in a helicopter crash comes at a bad time.

Funeral for Black active duty airman killed in his home by FL deputies – National & International News – FRI 17May2024

Hundreds attend funeral for Black active duty airman killed in his home by FL deputies. Parts of Houston, TX, may be without power for weeks after storm. S. Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to stop Rafah assault.
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Biden blocks release of audio from interview in classified docs case – National & International News – THU 16May2024

Biden blocks release of audio from interview in classified docs case. NJ Senator's corruption trial gets underway. Putin, Xi herald deeper ties, efforts for Ukraine political resolution.

DOJ: Boeing could face criminal prosecution for breaching safety agreement – National & International News – WED 15May2024

DOJ: Boeing could be facing criminal prosecution for breach of safety agreement. RFK Jr. campaign accuses Biden, Trump of "colluding" to exclude him from debates.

Ship that brought down Baltimore bridge suffered power outages hours earlier – National & International News – TUE 14Mar2024

Ship that brought down Baltimore bridge suffered power outage 10 hours earlier. Killer whales attack and sink 50-foot yacht near Strait of Gibraltar.

Autoworkers union faces second big test in the South this week – National & International News – MON 13Apr2024

UAW faces second big test in the South this week. Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand in hush-money trial. Israel targets marked UN vehicle in Rafah, kills foreign UN worker.

Blinken hedges on Israel war crimes report – National & International News – FRI 10May2024

Sec. of State Blinken's watered-down report on Israeli war crimes contradicts damning findings by UN, human rights orgs, and many of his own staff.

Bernie Sanders backs bill to cancel all medical debt – National & International News – WED 8May2024

Sanders, other progressives back bill to cancel all medical debt. Biden to tighten border access after House Dems demand action. US withholds weapons from Israel over Rafah invasion.

Romney admits TikTok ban linked to Israel’s “awful PR” on site – National & International News – TUE 7May2024

TikTok sues over US ban; Romney admits ban linked to Israel's "awful PR" on platform. Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely postponed.

Hamas agrees to ceasefire proposal; Netanyahu says “far from meeting Israel’s demands” – National & International News – MON 6May2024

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal that could "end hostile activity forever". Netanyahu drags his feet, even as Israelis (especially hostage families) clamor for a deal. Rafah invasion appears imminent despite international pressure.

Texas Dem. Congressman, wife indicted for bribery, lobbying for foreign government – National & International News – FRI 3May2024

Rep. Cuellar (D-TX), wife indicted for bribery, lobbying for foreign government. Trump hush money trial: Aid testifies on Access Hollywood tape "crisis".