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…

Jan. 6 inquiry opens with emotional testimony from officers – National & International News – TUE 27Jul2021

Jan. 6 inquiry opens with emotional testimony from officers. Final Miami condo victim identified. Tunisian president ousts prime minister, suspends democracy.

New York City, California declare vaccine, testing mandates – National & International News – MON 26Jul2021

New York City, California announce vaccine/testing mandates. Stumbling blocks remain on infrastructure deal. Civilian deaths in Afghanistan up 47%.

Mississippi asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade – National & International News – FRI 23Jul2021

Mississippi asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Missouri court rules state must expand Medicaid. EU states put restrictions on unvaccinated.

Over 200 Americans have reported Havana Syndrome attacks all over the world – National & International News – THU 22Jul2021

Senior CIA agent heads Havana Syndrome probe after 200+ cases. Police thwart incel plot to kill '3000'. China rejects WHO request for new COVID origin probe.

How the Oregon fire is creating its own weather – National & International News – WED 21Jul2021

Bootleg Fire creating its own weather. Race to prevent millions of evictions before moratorium deadline. Massive floods hit central China.

Experts say expect more vaccine mandates in near future – National & International News – TUE 20Jul2021

Experts believe more vaccine mandates will follow full FDA approval. Israel PM warns of "severe consequences" over Ben & Jerry's ban.

Following TX Dems’ lead, GOP’s Graham threatens to flee DC over budget – National & International News – MON 19Jul2021

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GOP's Graham threatens to flee DC over budget. Biden releases 1st Guantanamo inmate. Spyware targeted global dissidents, journalists. Havana Syndrome strikes in Vienna.

Will the child tax credit become permanent? – National & International News – FRI 16Jul2021

What the new child tax credit could mean for parents and all Americans. Germany: Over 100 dead, hundreds missing in worst flooding in decades.

Democrats float $3.5 trillion budget proposal – National & International News – THU 15Jul2021

Dems push "human infrastructure" in $3.5T budget. Delta variant storms Mississippi. Taliban takeover in Afghanistan marches on.

TX Gov. Abbott vows to arrest Dem lawmakers who fled state – National & International News – TUE 13Jun2021

Abbott vows arrest of fugitive Dems. Supply, labor shortages driving biggest price hikes since 2008. Iraq: 2nd deadly hospital explosion since April kills 92.

Wildfires, record temps harry West – National & International News- MON 12Jul2021

Blazes, world record temps in West. Search for graves at Indian schools. Cuba protests. Haiti assassination story only gets weirder. 

Two Americans nabbed in assassination of Haitian president – National & International News – FRI 9Jul2021

2 US men nabbed in Haiti assassination. Biden signs competition, consumer protection orders. Taliban claims to control 85% of Afghanistan.