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…

Trump taps retired general to lead Russia-Ukraine talks – National & International News – WED 27Nov2024

Trump taps retired general to lead Russia-Ukraine talks. Pakistan: supporters of jailed former PM end week of deadly protests

Lebanon, Israel agree uneasy truce – National & International News – TUE 26Nov2024

Lebanon, Israel agree uneasy truce. Trump tariffs: Canada's Trudeau says will "work with" Trump; Mexico's Sheinbaum hints retaliatory tariffs.

Walmart, other retailers to raise prices over Trump tariffs – National & International News – MON 25Nov2024

Walmart, other retailers to raise prices over Trump tariffs. What's about to get pricier? Federal cases against Trump dropped after request by special counsel Smith.

Trump Defense pick Hegseth’s sex scandal distracts from his troubling extremism – National & International News – FRI 22Nov2024

Trump Defense pick Hegseth's sex scandal distracts from his troubling extremism. Putin threatens Ukraine's backers after launching new hypersonic missile.

Gaetz withdraws from Attorney General consideration – National & International News – THU 21Nov2024

Gaetz withdraws from Attorney General consideration. ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif. New intrigues over "sabotage" of Baltic undersea cables.

Nearly 2 months after disaster, Helene survivors facing winter with no heat, some in tents – National & International News – TUE 19Nov2024

Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene, recovery is slow. Some residents are facing immediate survival needs as winter approaches. FEMA is under fire and short of funds. How can you help those in need?

Leak on International Space Station has NASA worried – National & International News – MON 18Nov2024

The International Space Station has sprung a leak and NASA is worried. Biden approves long-range missile use by Ukraine; Russia warns of WWIII.

Malcolm X family sues FBI, CIA, NYPD over his death – National & International News – FRI 15Nov2024

Malcolm X family sues FBI, CIA, NYPD over his death. Trump picks Gaetz, Hegseth under fire for sex crimes allegations. Military labeled Hegseth an "insider threat" after Jan. 6.

The Onion buys out Alex Jones’s InfoWars platform – National & International News – THU 14Nov2024

The Onion buys out Alex Jones's InfoWars. Rampant violations of Sudan arms embargo have prolonged civil war.

Republicans secure House, finalizing Congressional sweep – National & International News – WED 13Nov2024

Republicans secure House, finalizing Congressional sweep. Weeks after devastating floods, torrential rain returns to Spain. Brazil: Explosions kill one at site of 2023 post-election riots.

Final resting place of 200 WWII sailors found in Indian Ocean – National & International News – TUE 12Nov2024

Final resting place of 200 WWII sailors found in Indian Ocean. Biden admin backs down on yet another Gaza "red line".

Richard Allen found guilty in 2017 “Delphi murders” of two Indiana girls – National & International News – MON 11Nov2024

Richard Allen found guilty in 2017 "Delphi murders" killing of two girls in Indiana. Ukraine fighting to intensify ahead of Trump's push for peace talks.