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…

Sensing trouble, GOP allies urge Trump to refocus campaign – National & International News – TUE 13Aug2024

Sensing trouble, GOP allies urge Trump to refocus campaign. US speeds more military assets to Israel as Iran retaliation looms.

NASA auditor blasts Boeing’s quality control in latest setback for company – National & International News – FRI 9Aug2024

NASA auditor blasts Boeing's quality control in latest setback for company. Remnants of Hurricane Debby bring flooding to Northeast. UK riots: Over 700 arrests in far-right violence.

World’s largest 3D printed neighborhood nears completion – National & International News – THU 8Aug2024

World's largest 3D printed neighborhood nears completion. Trump now says he will debate Harris on ABC, Sept. 10.

Boeing Starliner astronauts may be stranded in space until 2025 – National & International News – WED 7Aug2024

Boeing Starliner astronauts may be stranded in space until 2025. WHO to send 1.2 million polio vaccines to Gaza amid outbreak fears.

Kamala Harris names Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP candidate – National & International News – TUE 6Aug2024

Kamala Harris names Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP candidate. Putin calls for Iran to show restraint in retaliation against Israel.

Several US personnel injured in attack on air base in Iraq – National & International News – MON 5Aug2024

Several US personnel injured in attack on air base in Iraq. Stock market drama after poor US jobs report. Bangladesh PM flees after deadly protests. Far-right riots in UK after stabbing.

US deploys warships to defend Israel from retaliation – National & International News – FRI 2Aug2024

US deploys warships to defend Israel from retaliation. Venezuela: US recognizes opposition candidate as victor in elections.

Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich freed from Russia in prisoner swap – National & International News – THU 2Aug2024

Three Americans, including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, freed from Russia in prisoner swap. 9/11 plotters reach plea deal, avoid death penalty. Hezbollah, Iran vow to retaliate against Israel for assassinations.

At least 973 Native American children died in boarding schools, probe finds – National & International News – TUE 30Jul2024

At least 973 Native American children died in boarding schools, probe finds. Israeli protesters, lawmakers defend soldiers who raped Palestinian prisoner. BREAKING: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran.

Biden calls for term limits, ethics code for Supreme Court – National & International News – MON 29Jul2024

Biden calls for term limits, ethics code for Supreme Court. Venezuela: Protests after Maduro wins third term.

Two Americans vanished from a Bahamas yoga retreat over 10 years apart – National & International News – FRI 26Jul2024

Two Americans disappeared from a Bahamas yoga retreat over 10 years apart. Paris: Olympics opener marred by "massive and serious" train sabotage.

Israel’s Netanyahu makes divisive appearance in Congress – National & International News – WED 24Jul2024

Netanyahu makes divisive appearance in Congress while Harris seeks to distance herself from Biden's unlimited military support for Israel.