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…

Milton weakens to Cat 3 ahead of landfall, but massive storm surge expected – National & International News – WED 9Oct2024

Milton weakens to Cat 3 ahead of landfall, but massive storm surge expected. Netanyahu threatens Lebanon with "destruction like Gaza," despite truce offer.

Tampa Mayor ahead of Hurricane Milton: “If you choose to stay… you are going to die” – National & International News – 8Oct2024

Tampa Mayor ahead of Hurricane Milton: "If you choose to stay... you are going to die". EPA announces rule requiring replacement of all lead pipes in a decade.

In the year since Oct 7, Israel has killed 17,000 children in Gaza – National & International News – MON 7OCt2024

Hurricane Milton strengthens to Category 5. Supreme Court allows Texas emergency abortion ban to stand. In the year since Oct 7, Israel has killed 17,000 children in Gaza.

Helene death toll tops 220, hundreds still missing – National & International News – FRI 4Oct2024

Helene death toll tops 220, hundreds still missing. Israel continues bombing Lebanon, plans Iran retaliation

East and Gulf Coast port strike ends as union agrees tentative deal with shippers – National & International News – THU 3Oct2024

East and Gulf Coast port strike ends as union agrees tentative deal with shippers.  Update in case of Kentucky sheriff accused of murdering judge.

New Jan 6 filing shows Trump knew he lost 2020 election, called fraud claims “crazy” – National & International News – WED 2Oct2024

Jan 6 filing shows Trump knew he lost election and that fraud claims were bogus when he sparked Capitol riot. Hurricane Helene death toll tops 180, thousands struggling to survive.

Massive longshoreman strike affects dozens of East and Gulf Coast ports – National & International News – TUE 1Oct2024

Massive longshoreman strike affects dozens of East and Gulf Coast ports. Vance, Walz to face off in VP debate tonight. Iran launches nearly 200 missiles at Tel Aviv.

Over 100 dead in six states after Hurricane Helene – National & International News – MON 30Sep2024

Over 100 dead in six states after Hurricane Helene. Israel invades Lebanon. Reports of rocket strike on US base in Syria.

58 rescued from TN hospital roof amid Helene flooding – National & International News – 27Sep2024

58 rescued from TN hospital roof amid Helene flooding. Trump meets Zelensky in NY, wants deal that's "good for both sides". Israel strikes Beirut in attempt to assassinate longtime Hezbollah leader.

New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted for bribery – National & International News – THU 26Sep2024

New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted for bribery. Hurricane Helene now category 4 as it nears Florida.  Israel prepares to invade Lebanon. 

Missouri executes man who many believed innocent – National & International News – TUE 24Sep2024

Missouri executes man who many believed innocent. US rushing more troops to Middle East amid Israel-Lebanon war.

Texas’ maternal mortality rate rose dramatically after abortion ban, study finds – National & International News – MON 23Sep2024

Texas' maternal mortality rate rose dramatically after abortion ban, study finds. Trump says will not run again if he loses in November. Israeli strikes kill over 270 in Lebanon on Monday.