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…

Texas woman who won abortion right has to leave state for care – National & International News – MON 11Dec2023

Texas woman who won abortion right has to leave state for care. Smith asks SCOTUS to rule on Trump's claims of immunity in election interference case.

Texas judge allows abortion for woman despite state ban – National & International News – THU 7Dec2023

Texas judge allows abortion for woman despite state ban. Man who killed 3 at Las Vegas campus shooting applied for professorship and was rejected.

Woman sentenced to work fast food after throwing food in worker’s face – National & International News – WED 6Nov2023

Woman sentenced to work fast food after throwing food in worker's face. Former Speaker McCarthy to resign from Congress at end of year.

SCOTUS weighs controversial immunity deal for family that fueled deadly opioid crisis – National & International News – MON 4Dec2023

The greed of the billionaire Sackler family led to hundreds of thousands of deaths between 1999 and 2019. The Supreme Court must decide whether they get to keep half their ill-gotten fortune in exchange for funding addiction treatment programs.

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza resumes; IDF knew Hamas attack plans for a year – National & International News – FRI 1Dec2023

Israel's bombardment of Gaza resumes after negotiations break down. NYT: Israeli soldiers tried to warn leaders of Hamas attack plan for a year, were ignored

Inveterate liar Rep. George Santos faces 3rd expulsion vote – National & International News – THU 30Nov2023

Inveterate liar Rep. George Santos faces 3rd expulsion vote. Under new EPA rule, cities like Jackson would have to replace all lead pipes in 10 years.

Brookhaven, MS: FedEx driver shot at by two men sues for $5 million – National & International News – WED 29Nov2023

Brookhaven, MS: FedEx driver shot at by two men sues for $5 million.  UAW push to unionize Toyota, Tesla, other automakers. US foiled plot by India to assassinate American Sikh activist, DOJ says.

Pentagon wants to let AI weapons to autonomously kill humans – National & International News –

Pentagon wants to let AI weapons to autonomously kill humans. Top TX court hears challenge to abortion bans from patients, doctors.

Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to bring down prices – National & International News –

Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to bring down prices. Three young Palestinians shot in Vermont; suspect in custody. Ukraine steps up conscription effort amid manpower shortage.

Fmr. Obama official arrested for harassing Muslim street vendor – National & International News – FRI 24Nov2023

Fmr. Obama official arrested for harassing Muslim street vendor. Fmr. NY Gov. Cuomo, NYC Mayor Adams, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jamie Foxx and Sean "Diddy" Combs sued for sex assault. Hostages exchanged in Israel; IDF shoots Gazans attempting to return home during ceasefire.

Pentagon fails 6th audit in a row, cites “progress” – National & International News – WED 22Nov2023

Pentagon fails 6th audit in a row, cites "progress". Jury finds egg producers conspired to fix prices. More signs Israel-Gaza war could expand and pull in US.

Mississippi man killed, buried without family’s knowledge, laid to rest a second time – National & International News – TUE 21Nov2023

Mississippi man killed, buried without family's knowledge, laid to rest a second time. Israeli cabinet approves hostage release plan with 4-day pause in Gaza shelling.