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…

Are crickets to blame for the mysterious Havana Syndrome? – National & International News – FRI 1OCT2021

Are crickets to blame for Havana Syndrome? Judge to hear challenge to Texas abortion law. France: DNA IDs former cop as 80s/90s serial killer.

Congress races to prevent government shutdown – National & International News – THU 30Sept2021

Congress races to prevent government shutdown. Jobless claims rise despite end of benefits. Ex-Nazi, 96, attempts to flee trial. Ecuador: 116 inmates dead in gang war.

Gene-edited viruses improve blind people’s vision in experiment – National & International News – WED 29Wed2021

Gene-edited viruses improve blind people's vision. US mail to be slower, pricier during holidays. 39 trapped Canadian miners climb ladders 4000 ft to safety.

Trump officials plotted to kidnap, kill Julian Assange- National & International News – TUE 28Sep2021

Trump officials plotted to kidnap, kill Assange. GOP continues Russian roulette with U.S. debt. Major polluter Australia may blow off climate meeting.
NEMiss.News Trump, Clinton & Giuliani golfing

Trump promotes Democrats vs. opposing Republicans; Germans aim for coalition government – National & International news MON 27SEPT2021

Trump promotes Democrats against unfriendly Republicans; tight German election produces coalition seekers.
NEMiss.News Mid-East devastation

Kroger shooter kills one, injures 14; Mid-East religious wars bring famine, persecution-National & International news FRI24Sept2021

Collierville, TN shooter kills one, injures several. 14 centuries of war in Middle East brings persecution, devastation.

GOP threatens to tank economy over infrastructure bill – National & International News – THU 23Sept2021

GOP threatens to tank economy in debt ceiling fight. FDA OKs Pfizer boosters for some. DHS plans to detain Haitians at Gitmo.

Coroner rules Gabby Petito death a homicide – National & International News – WED 22Sept2021

Coroner rules Petito death a homicide. Eviction moratorium effort revived in Congress. Misinformation led Haitians to camp under TX bridge.

‘Disbarred and disgraced’ lawyer sues TX doctor who violated abortion ban – National & International New

'Disbarred and disgraced' lawyer sues TX doctor who admitted violating abortion ban. 'Hotel Rwanda' hero sentenced to 25 years for terrorism charges.

Body found in Wyoming believed to be missing YouTuber Gabby Petito – National & International News – MON 20Sept2021

Body found in Wyoming believed to be missing Youtuber. ICE deports 1000s of migrants sheltering under TX bridge. AUKUS: N. Korea, UN warn of Cold War.

Illinois proposes Texas-style bounty for sexual, domestic abusers – National & International News – FRI 17Sept2021

Illinois proposes Texas-style bounty for sexual abusers. World's largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket. AUKUS Pact peeves France, China.

How easy is it to get a religious exemption for a vaccine mandate? – National & International News – THU 16Sep2021

How easy is it to get a religious exemption from a vaccine mandate? Biden to make case for spending plan, taxing rich. Myanmar rebels declare 'war' on junta.