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…

Oklahoma woman, 80, vanishes while searching for missing son and his friend – National & International News – THU 4Nov2021

OK woman, 80, vanishes while searching for missing son and friend. Actor Kirk Douglas raped actress Natalie Wood, then 17, sister says. Iran agrees to resume nuclear talks this month.

Kids 5 and up are now eligible for Pfizer jabs – National & International News – Wed 3Nov2021

Pfizer jabs OK'd for kids 5+. Defeat for Dems in VA. SCOTUS reviews concealed carry laws. Missing Australian girl, 4, found alive after 18 days!

Is Manchin trying to bamboozle House Dems on Build Back Better? – National & International News – TUE 2Nov2021

Manchin pushes House to pass infrastructure bill as he waffles on Build Back Better; will progressives give up their leverage? Promises, promises, promises at COP26; Thunberg not impressed.

Elon Musk will donate $6 billion, if UN proves it will solve world famine crisis – National & International News – Mon 1Nov2021

Musk will donate $6 billion, if UN proves it will solve world famine. Restaurant pays $20/hour, challenges "labor shortage" narrative. Biden: U.S. will stick to nuke deal if Iran does.

CDC confirms deadly bacteria in recalled Walmart home spray – National & International News – FRI 29Oct2021

CDC: deadly bacteria in Wal-Mart home spray. Flight attendant punched by passenger in mask dispute. U.S. calls for Myanmar torture probe. 

Judge: Don’t call the people Rittenhouse gunned down ‘victims’; ‘looters’, ‘rioters’ OK – National & International News – THU 28Oct2021

Judge: Don't call people Rittenhouse killed 'victims'. Build Back Better now $1.75 trillion. China fuel cuts to deepen U.S. supply chain woes.

FDA vaccine panel approves Pfizer jabs for kids 5 and up – National & International News – WED 27Oct2021

FDA vaccine panel approves Pfizer jabs for kids 5 and up. Dems propose 'billionaire tax' for Build Back Better plan. UN: climate pledges aren't nearly enough.

Could 3D printing be the answer to the housing shortage? – National & International News – TUE 26Oct2021

Could 3D printing be the answer to the housing crunch? Striketober: Grassroots union drive takes on Amazon. Brazil's president may face criminal charges.

U.S. to try again for Assange extradition this week – National & International News – MON 25Oct2021

U.S. to try again for Assange extradition this week. Wild weather across U.S. this week. Sudan: military coup overthrows civilian government.

Democrats scramble to finalize Build Back Better deal – National & International News – FRI 22Oct2021

Democrats scramble to finalize Build Back Better deal. Why is it so hard to get into nursing school? Biden: U.S. will defend Taiwan against China.

Remains found in hunt for Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito’s fiancé – National & International News – THU 21Oct2021

Remains found in hunt for slain vlogger's fiancé. Supreme Court could decide fate of Texas abortion law today. Polluter countries lobbied UN to downplay climate urgency.

New Zealand city parts ways with its official wizard – National & International News – WED 20Oct2021

New Zealand city parts ways with its official wizard. Striketober: 10,000 John Deere workers on strike; CT Dollar General workers push to unionize.