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…
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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…
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US allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass – National & International News – MON 25Mar2024

Last minute court win for Trump over massive NY bond. US allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass. Moscow attack: Four beaten suspects in court after nearly 140 killed.

Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker after government shutdown averted – National & International News – FRI 22Mar2024

MTG brings motion to oust Speaker Johnson after budget vote. ISIS claims responsibility for Moscow attack that killed at least 40. UN: Russia, China veto sham US Gaza "ceasefire" resolution.

Questions swirl around “suicide” of Boeing whistleblower- National & International News- 21March 2024

Questions swirl around "suicide" of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett. Family friend says Barnett warned, "if anything happens to me, it's not suicide."

Two former Mississippi sheriff’s deputies sentenced in torture case – National & International News – TUE 19Mar2024

Two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies sentenced in "Goon Squad" torture case. SCOTUS allows strict Texas immigration enforcement law to go into effect

Study shows no brain injury in Havana Syndrome victims – National & International News – MON 18Mar2024

Study shows no brain injury in Havana Syndrome victims. Trump unable to pay $454 million bond in NY fraud case, risking asset seizures.

Judge rules on affair scandal that jeopardized Trump election meddling case – National & International News – FRI 15Mar2024

Judge rules on affair scandal that jeopardized Trump election interference case. Both parents of teen shooter now convicted, face years in prison. With Gaza sea aid underway, Israel continues to block aid and attack aid workers.

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.