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…

KY sheriff accused of murdering judge amid federal sex abuse probe – National & International News – FRI 20Sep2024

Kentucky sheriff accused of murdering judge amid federal sex abuse probe. Ports brace for possible dockworkers' strike that could cripple supply chains. Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon after pager attacks.

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff’s Dept. after torture of two Black men last year – National & International News – THU 19Sep2024

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff's Dept. after torture of two Black men last year Two Georgia women have died due to anti-abortion laws.

Pacific Garbage Patch could be cleaned up in 10 years for $7.5 billion, group says – National & International News – TUE 17Sep2024

Pacific Garbage Patch could be cleaned up in 10 years for $7.5 billion, group says. Mayhem in Lebanon as thousands of pagers explode. Israel believed to be behind attack. 

Bizarre story of new would-be Trump assassin comes to light – National & International News – MON 16Sep2024

Ryan Routh was arrested yesterday after attempting to assassinate former President Trump in Florida. The more we learn about his history, the more questions are raised.

Putin issues dire warning to West on long-range weapons in Ukraine – National & International News – FRI 13Sep2024

Putin warns NATO will be at war with Russia if West authorizes Ukraine to use long-range weapons. Western leaders have dismissed these comments, but the enemy always gets a vote.

Beleaguered Boeing faces major strike threat, plus more Starliner drama – National & International News – THU 12Sep2024

Boeing faces major strike threat and more Starliner drama Massive landslide and mega tsunami rattled globe for 9 days.

Polls, pundits declare Harris “winner” of debate – National & International News – WED 11Sep2024

Polls, pundits declare Harris "winner" of debate. Hurricane Francine hits Louisiana as Category 2. Emergency also declared in Mississippi.

Reminder: Trump/Harris debate tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT – National & International News – TUE 10Sep2024

Reminder: Trump/Harris debate tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT. Israel, sort of, admits IDF fatally shot Turkish-American activist. Biden to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia.

Mississippi-born actor James Earl Jones dead at 93 – National & International News – MON 9Sep2024

Mississippi-born actor James Earl Jones dead at 93. New polls show Trump with slight lead over Harris ahead of debate.

Mississippi AT&T customers see service disruptions as workers’ strike enters 3rd week – National & International News – FRI 6Sep2024

Service disruptions as AT&T workers' strike enters third week.   Father of Georgia high school shooter charged. Israeli forces fatally shoot American woman in West Bank protest.
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Louisiana boy, 11, charged in double murder of relatives – National & International News – WED 4Sep2024

Louisiana boy, 11, charged in double murder of relatives. 4 dead in Georgia school shooting; suspect in custody. Major NATO member Turkey to join BRICS in snub to West. American-Israeli hostage families ask Biden to deal directly with Hamas.

Oklahoma Choctaws unveil sculpture honoring historical connection to Ireland – National & International News – TUE 3Sep2024

Oklahoma Choctaws unveil sculpture honoring historical connection to Ireland. DOJ unveils charges for Hamas leaders. Massive anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel after discovery of hostage bodies.