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…

House GOP picks Scalise as Speaker nominee – National & International News – WED 11Oct2023

House GOP picks Scalise as Speaker nominee. UAW strikes 8,700 workers at KY Ford plant after blasting automakers over layoffs. Reports: Israel had multiple warnings of Hamas attack, ignored them.

NY Rep. Santos charged with defrauding his donors, stealing IDs – National & International News – TUE 10Oct2023

NY Rep. Santos charged with defrauding his donors, stealing IDs. Afghanistan: Death toll approaching 3,000 after 6.3 earthquake.

Israel lays siege to Gaza after brutal Hamas attack – National & International News – MON 9Oct2023

Israel has declared a state of war after Saturday's attacks by Hamas militants. Fears are growing for more civilian deaths and a possible spread of hostilities throughout the Middle East. Some are also wondering how Israel's tight intelligence net failed to see the attack coming.

Report: Trump shared nuclear secrets with Australian billionaire at Mar-a-Lago – National & International News – FRI 7Oct2023

Report: Trump discussed sensitive nuclear secrets with Australian billionaire at Mar-a-Lago. UAW President says "strike is working" after major concessions from automakers. Bedbugs, hysteria sweep France.

Biden OKs building a section of border wall – National & International News – THU 5Oct2023

Biden OKs building a section of border wall. Armed man demanding to see Wisconsin governor arrested, then returns to Capitol with rifle.

Trump “open” to being the next Speaker of the House – National & International News – WED 4Oct2023

Trump "open" to being the next Speaker. 75,000 healthcare workers walk out in largest healthcare strike in US history. UN approves Kenya-led police force to combat Haiti gangs.

House ousts McCarthy as Speaker, first time in history – National & International News – TUE 3Oct2023

House ousts McCarthy as Speaker, first time in history. A year after Mahsa Amini, another case of brutal morality policing captures Iran's attention.

House GOP civil war continues after government shutdown averted – National & International News –

Competing GOP factions mull ousting Gaetz, McCarthy after shutdown showdown. Mississippi native appointed to fill seat of deceased California Sen. Diane Feinstein.

Countdown to shutdown: House GOP fails to pass their own funding bill; Senate advances competing bipartisan bill – National & International News – FRI 29Sep2023

Government shutdown looms as House and Senate forward competing bills. What are their proposals and who will be affected if the government shuts down?

House launches Biden impeachment inquiry; witnesses say no case yet for impeachment vote – National & International News – THU 28Sep2023

House launches Biden impeachment inquiry; witnesses say no case yet for impeachment vote. California fast food workers win big with $20/hr minimum wage and new industry council. More than half of Nagorno-Karabakh's ethnic Armenians have fled.

US soldier held in North Korea for 71 days back in US custody – National & International News

US soldier held in North Korea for 71 days back in US custody. For second time, Supreme Court says Alabama cannot use its racially gerrymandered voting map.

Biden becomes first sitting President to join picket line – National & International News – TUE 27Sep2023

Biden joins striking UAW workers on picket line, becoming first sitting President to do so. New York judge finds Trump, family members liable for fraud.