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…

Loyalists already plotting to undermine election result if Trump loses – National & International News – THU 31Oct2024

Loyalists already plotting to undermine election result if Trump loses. A school shooter family's unsuccessful fight to prevent tragedy.

Catastrophic flooding kills 95 in Spain – National & International News – WED 20Oct2024

Catastrophic flooding kills 95 in Spain. UN chief warns of ethnic cleansing after Israeli strike kills nearly 100 in Gaza.  Russian drill simulates massive response to nuclear strike.

Arson attacks on ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon linked, police say – National & International News – MON 28Oct2024

Arson attacks on ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon linked, police say. Israel bans UN's Palestinian refugee organization.

Delphi murders trial update: Week 2 in review – National & International News – FRI 25Oct2024

Emotional and contentious testimony in the second week of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecution lays out complex case as defense punches back on flawed investigation and conflicting witness testimony.

DA to recommend resentencing for Menendez brothers – National & International News – THU 24Oct2024

DA to recommend resentencing for Menendez brothers. Middle East updates: Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran.

North Korea has sent 3000 troops to Russia, US says – National & International News – WED 23Oct2024

North Korea has sent 3000 troops to Russia, US says. Turkey: Kurdish group blamed for shooting that killed 5 at defense firm.

Menendez Bros, who killed their parents in infamous ’90s case, could soon be out – National & International News – MON 21Oct2024

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who infamously killed their wealthy parents, have many supporters calling for their release due to allegations of sexual abuse by their father. Were the killings an act of "self-defense" as their attorneys claim, or were they driven by greed?

Delphi murders: opening statements and first day of testimony – National & International News – FRI 18Oct2024

Delphi murders: opening statements and first day of testimony. Last minute reprieve for Texas man condemned to death for crime many believe never happened.

Hamas leader Sinwar killed in Rafah – National & International News – THU 17Oct2024

Israel has confirmed the killing of Hamas military and political leader Yahya Sinwar, believed to be Oct 7 mastermind. What difference will his death make moving forward?

Beleaguered Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs – National & International News – TUE 15Oct2024

Beleaguered Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs. 92 still missing in N Carolina 3 weeks after Helene. Israel continues assaults on UN peacekeepers, Lebanon, and Gaza.

Delphi murder trial gets underway over 7 years after slayings – National & International News – MON 14Oct2024

Delphi murder trial gets underway over 7 years after slayings. A quick review of every thing you need to know about tragedy, the investigation, and the suspect.

Milton: 16 dead and rising; $50 billion in damage – National & International News – FRI 11Oct2024

Milton: 16 dead and rising; $50 billion in damage. Israel fires on, injures UN peacekeepers in Lebanon; North Gaza under siege.