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…

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Northwestern, Brown and Rutgers – National & International News – THU 2May2024

Gaza campus protesters score wins at Rutgers, Brown and Northwestern. GA Governor signs restrictive bail law in blow to "Cop City" protesters. Haiti: Gang violence escalates after new PM named.

NYPD enters Columbia University again, arrests Gaza protesters – National & International News – TUE 30Apr2024

In a move likely to stir more unrest, Columbia has once again called in NYPD to crack down on Gaza ceasefire protesters. Another university has found a safer, smarter way to deal with protesters.

Explosive revelations in deposition of deceased Boeing whistleblower – National & International News – MON 29Apr2024

Explosive revelations in deposition of dead Boeing whistleblower. Netanyahu, other Israel officials fear being arrested and tried for war crimes.

Gaza protests spread to over 40 campuses despite brutal police crackdowns – National & International News – FRI 26Apr2024

Gaza protests spread to over 40 campuses despite brutal police crackdowns- What do the students want? Could this have been avoided? Grisly discoveries from mass graves at Gaza hospitals- Torture, mutilation, execution by Israeli military.

Biden signs TikTok ban into law, setting up First Amendment fight – National & International News – WED 24Apr2024

Biden signs TikTok ban into law, setting up First Amendment fight. FTC moves to ban noncompete agreements for most jobs.

Mass arrests at Gaza protests on US campuses, calls for National Guard – National & International News – TUE 23Apr2024

US campus protests over Gaza continue to grow and spread despite mass arrests and accusations of "antisemitism". Calls for National Guard intervention spark fears of Kent State repeat.

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. 

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial, motivated by conspiracy theories – National & International News – FRI 19Apr2024

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial, motivated by conspiracy theories. Israel fires projectiles at Iran; Iran shrugs it off.

Whistleblowers blast Boeing’s safety failures, “cover-ups” in Senate hearing – National & International News – WED 17Apr2024

Two whistleblowers testified in Congress today that Boeing ignores quality and safety issues, retaliates against workers who report them. Their testimony echoes allegations by former Boeing employee John Barnett who died under questionable circumstances last month.

Koch brothers, Reeves, other Southern Govs line up against unions on eve of TN VW plant vote – National & International News – TUE 16Apr2024

Koch brothers, Reeves, other Southern Govs line up against unions on eve of TN VW plant vote. With world's eyes on Iran standoff, Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza.

FBI opens criminal probe in Baltimore bridge collapse – National & International News – MON 15Apr2024

FBI opens criminal probe of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse. Possible electrical failure while ship was in dock. Trump's first criminal trial gets underway in NY.

Iran launches retaliatory missile attack on Israel; sends message but shows restraint – National & International News – SUN 14Apr2024

Iran launched a missile attack as retaliation for Israel's bombing of an Iranian embassy. Iran's response was limited and did little damage. Biden says US won't support Israeli attack on Iran. Netanyahu meeting with war cabinet.