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…

FTC takes on drug companies who abuse patents to keep prices high – National & International News – WED 8Nov2023

FTC takes action against drug companies who abuse patents to keep prices high. Ivanka Trump dodges questions in New York fraud trial.

Is manpower shortage, Israel war eroding US support for Ukraine? – National & International News – TUE 7Nov2023

MI Rep. Tlaib defends against censure over calls for Israel ceasefire. Ohio voters to vote directly on abortion rights. Is manpower shortage, Israel war eroding US support for Ukraine?

Poll: Biden losing to Trump in 5 of 6 key swing states Biden won in 2020 – National & International News – MON 6Nov2023

Poll: Biden losing to Trump in 5 of 6 key swing states Biden won in 2020. Biden, Netanyahu discuss "tactical pauses" as Gaza death toll passes 10,000.

VA: Judge rules teacher shot by student can sue school district for $40 million – National & International News – FRI 3Nov2023

Judge rules teacher shot by 6-year-old student can sue school district for $40 million. Democrats having change of heart on backing Israel's siege of Gaza.

Calls for fed probe after Mississippi man killed by police and buried without family’s knowledge – National & International News – THU 3Nov2023

Calls for feds to probe death of Mississippi man killed, buried by police without family's knowledge. Alabama court OKs state to put inmate to death with experimental method. Growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza with more than 9,000 dead.

TN families petition SCOTUS to overturn state’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors – National & International News – WED 1Nov2023

Tennessee families petition Supreme Court to overturn state's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors. House to vote on expelling NY Rep. George Santos. Nearly 100 dead or missing after hurricane hits Acapulco.

Stellantis, GM follow Ford with UAW agreements – National & International News – MON 30Oct2023

Stellantis, GM follow Ford with UAW agreements; opinions divided on ratification. House GOP wants to tie Israel aid to IRS cuts.

Trump NY fraud trial: Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr. to testify – National & International News – FRI 27Oct2023

Trump NY fraud trial: Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr. to testify. White House touts converting empty office space into affordable housing. Poll: Israelis hesitant about Gaza invasion over hostage fears.

UAW wins historic tentative agreement with Ford; ups pressure on GM and Stellantis – National & International News – THU 26Oct2023

UAW wins historic tentative agreement with Ford; ups pressure on GM and Stellantis. Maine: Manhunt for shooter after at least 18 killed. Israel-Gaza War: Stakes, death toll, calls for humanitarian pause rising.

We have a Speaker, 3 weeks and 4 candidates later – National & International News – WED 25Oct2023

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes Speaker of the House. GA election case: Third attorney defection may create more peril for Trump. Hurricane Otis hits Acapulco as Category 5, "nightmare scenario".

Mississippi’s state crime lab autopsy delays persist – National & International News – MON 23Oct2023

Mississippi's state crime lab autopsy delays persist despite "tough-on-crime" politics. UAW adds Ram truck plan to strike, nearing 7 weeks.

UAW President Fain takes Ford heir to task on stonewalling and threats – National & International News – FRI 20Oct2023

UAW President Fain takes Ford heir to task on stonewalling and threats. House GOP drops Jordan as Speaker nominee, now back to square one.