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…

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor – National & International News – THU 14Mar2024

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor. European Commission accused of "bankrolling" dictators to halt migrant flows.

House votes to ban TikTok or force sale, despite First Amendment concerns – National & International News – WED 13Mar2024

The House passed a bill to either force the sale of Chinese-owned TikTok or ban it in the US, citing concerns over cyber security and election interference. Opponents of the bill see the US government's crusade against TikTok as a "moral panic" and an attack on the freedom of expression of millions of Americans.

Boeing safety whistleblower found dead  – National & International News – TUE 12Mar2024

Boeing safety whistleblower found dead.  Uvalde police chief resigns amid anger over report on 2022 school shooting. Haiti PM resigns.

Trump, Biden spar on Social Security, Medicare – National & International News – MON 11Mar2023

Trump, Biden spar on Social Security, Medicare. DOJ opens criminal probe of Boeing door-plug blowout. Haiti: US airlifts diplomats as situation spirals.

OPINION: Biden’s SOTU plan to build aid port for Gaza would cost $billions, solve little – National & International News – FRI 8Mar2024

During last night's State of the Union, Biden announced a bold - and costly - plan to get desperately need aid into Gaza. Biden declared he's "not waiting for Israel" to do the right thing. However, more could be achieved, at far less cost, if Biden was willing to leverage more than tough talk against Israel.

Texas power utility may have started deadly wildfire – National & International News – THU 7Mar2024

Texas power utility may have started deadly wildfire. Maine mass shooter had significant traumatic brain injuries.

NTSB chief: Boeing not cooperating with probe of mid-flight door plug blowout – National & International News – WED 6Mar2024

NTSB chief says Boeing not cooperating with probe of mid-flight blowout. DOJ: Air Force employee shared classified documents on dating site. Report: US calls on Haiti premier to resign amid unrest.

Consumer watchdog moves to save Americans $10 billion/year on credit card debt – National & International News – TUE 5Mar2024

Consumer watchdog moves to save families $10 billion/year on credit card bills. Haiti gangs free 4000 from prisons, try to seize airport.

SCOTUS rules states cannot ban Trump from ballot for insurrection – National & International News – MON 4Mar2024

SCOTUS rules states cannot ban Trump from ballot for insurrection. Israel/Palestine: White House pressures Hamas to accept temporary "ceasefire".

Timing is everything in three key Trump trials – National & International News – FRI 1Mar2024

Timing is everything in three key Trump trials. Thousands of cattle perish in Texas wildfires.

DOJ: 3 Mississippi prisons controlled by gangs – National & International News – THU 29Feb2024

DOJ: 3 Mississippi prisons controlled by gangs. Congress moves to extend funding deadline again to avert shutdown. Gaza: Over 100 killed after Israeli soldiers fire on civilians waiting for aid.

Mitch McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader after 17 years – National & International News – WED 28Feb2024

Mitch McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader after 17 years. Over 100,000 "Uncommitted" Gaza protest votes in Michigan primary.