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…

House passes warrantless surveillance bill after GOP revolt – National & International News – FRI 12Apr2024

House passes warrantless surveillance bill after GOP revolt. Trump media company shares continue to tank.
NEMiss.News Trump in anger mode

Trump again facing asset seizure in NY after bond falls through – National & International News – THU 11Apr2024

Trump may face asset seizure in NY fraud case after bond falls through. Asst. principle charged in case where child, 6, shot teacher. Biden's "ironclad" support for Israel endangers US troops in Middle East.

McCarthy says Gaetz ousted him as Speaker to thwart sex trafficking probe – National & International News – WED 10Apr2024

McCarthy says Gaetz ousted him as Speaker to thwart sex trafficking probe.  Year-on-year inflation up in March to 3.5%.  France enhancing Olympics security after ISIS threats.

Rail company agrees $600 million settlement for East Palestine derailment – National & International News – TUE 9Apr2024

Rail company agrees $6oo million settlement for East Palestine derailment. AZ court rules state must enforce near-total abortion ban. Report: Iran pressing Biden for Israel ceasefire.

US mulls response to potential Iranian retaliation in Israel – National & International News – FRI 5Apr2024

4.8 magnitude earthquake on East Coast unexpectedly stirs climate debate. US mulls response to potential Iranian retaliation in Israel.

Trump in legal war with Truth Social partners after losing $1 billion – National & International News – THU 4Apr2024

Trump in legal war with Truth Social partners after losing $1 billion in share price debacle. South Carolina discovers $1.8 billion it didn't know it had.

Biden trails Trump in 6 of 7 swing states, dogged by primary protest votes – National & International News – WED 3Apr2024

Biden trails Trump in 6 of 7 swing states, dogged by primary protest votes. Taiwan rocked by biggest earthquake in 25 years.

US, world leaders “outraged” after IDF kills 7 foreign aid workers in Gaza – National & International News – TUE 2Apr2024

US, world leaders outraged after IDF kills 7 foreign aid workers in Gaza. Israel's actions increase danger for US military personnel in Middle East.

Israel strikes Iranian consulate in Syria after huge US weapons transfer – National & International News – MON 1Apr2024

Value of Trump media company stock tumbles days after shares go on sale. Israel bombs Iranian consulate in Syria after huge US weapons transfer.
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Israel, U.S. increasingly isolated by “man-made famine” and “genocide” findings in Gaza: National & International News – FRI 29Mar2024

Biden pledges support for clean-up and recovery in Baltimore. Israel, US increasingly isolated by "man-made famine" and "genocide" findings in Gaza.

House Oversight Chair calls on Biden to testify in impeachment hearings – National & International News – THU 28Mar2024

House Oversight Chair calls on Biden to testify in impeachment hearings. 2 bodies found in submerged truck after Baltimore bridge collapse.

Baltimore bridge collapses after struck by massive container ship; terrorism theories dismissed – National & International News – U

A massive container ship struck a pier of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. At least 6 roadworkers are missing. Video shows the ship lost power at least once (possibly twice) minutes before the collision. Officials quick to dismiss theories of terrorism.