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…

Dems draft bill to overturn states’ voting restrictions – National & International News – WED 15Sept2021

Dems draft Freedom to Vote Act. DOJ seeks pause on Texas abortion law. Haiti PM fires prosecutor who accused him in president's assassination.

Planning to fly for Thanksgiving or Christmas? You might wanna get your vaccine now – National & International News – TUE 14Sept2021

Vaccine requirements for domestic air travel may soon be a reality. Biden takes on Big Meat's price-gouging. Researchers race to prevent a much scarier pandemic than COVID.

Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens more rain in Ida-hit Louisiana – National & International News – MON 13Sept2021

Nicholas threatens Ida-hit Louisiana. Manchin claims not to see 'urgency' of climate, healthcare spending. New 9.11 documents reveal Saudi connections.

New vaccine, testing mandates will affect 100 million Americans – National and International News

New mandates will affect 100 million Americans. DOJ sues Texas over restrictive abortion law. WHO chief "appalled" by booster plans in wealthy countries.

Top %1 dodge $163 billion in taxes every year – National & International News – THU 9Sept2021

Top %1 dodge $163 billion in taxes a year. Biden to mandate vaccines for federal workers. Mystery surrounds 80 bound skeletons at UK building site.

Idaho hospitals begin rationing care amid COVID overload – National & International News – Wed 8Sep2021

Idaho hospitals ration care amid COVID surge. Activists spam Texas abortion snitch website. Study: Most of world's fossil fuels must stay in ground to meet Paris goals.

Despite US military help, Mississippi hospital workers still overwhelmed – National & International News – TUE 7Sep2020

Mississippi hospitals still overwhelmed despite military backup. DOJ vows to protect Texas abortion clinics. El Salvador adopts BitCoin as legal tender.

Jobless benefits end today, but will people go back to work? – National & International News – Labor Day MON 6Sep2021

Economists: No guarantee of major employment bump, even as benefit boosts end. Brazil: fears that Bolsonaro may be planning a coup.

Nearly 50 dead in Northeast from Ida, some still missing – National & International News – FRI 3Sept2021

Hurricane Ida has killed at least 61 people in 8 states. Biden, Dems rush to counter Texas abortion ban. North Korea's Kim calls for climate change action. 

Billionaire Sackler family wins immunity in opioid crisis cases – National & International News – THU 2Sept2021

Sacklers win immunity from OxyContin suits. Ida kills at least 25 in NY, NJ and PA. China's 'culture wars' finally tackle deadly culture of overwork.

America’s two decades of war cost taxpayers $5.8 trillion, so far – National & International News – WED 1Sep2021

War on Terror has cost $5.8 trillion, so far. Texas' abortion strategy could be used to curtail any constitutional right. UN: Number of weather disasters soar, deaths fall.

Part of Mississippi highway collapses, kills 2, injures 10 after Ida – National & International News – TUE 31Aug2021

Part of MS highway collapses, kills 2, injures 10 after Ida. Millions will be evicted this year and next. Last US soldier leaves Afghanistan.