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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Texans get sky-high power bills; frozen boy’s family sues – National & International News – MON 22Feb2021

Texans hit with sky-high power bills. Frozen boy's family sues. Israel uses vaccines as bargaining chips. Iran moves to halt nuke checks.

Texas nightmare continues – National & International News – FRI 19Feb2021

Nightmare continues in Texas. NASA rover lands on Mars. Congress revives Xinjiang product ban. Mariners stranded 4 years, just yards from shore.

Biden floats path to citizenship for undocumented – National & International News – THU 18Feb2021

Dems tackle immigration. Jobless claims still high. 10 nations used 75% of all vaccines. Israel begrudgingly allows 2000 jabs into Gaza.

Texans still freezing, without power – National & International News – WED 17Feb2021

Millions of Texans still without power. Workers strike for $15 minimum wage. Dutch court briefly strikes down COVID curfew. Pentagon refocuses on China.

Hospitals still ration PPE despite massive stockpiles – National & International News – TUE 18Feb2021

Hospitals still ration N95 masks despite stockpiles. Crimes targeting Asians on the rise. UN warns Myanmar military over protest suppression. Palestine: Israel blocks COVID vaccines to Gaza.

Border Agency: 6000 lone minors crossed border last month – National & International News – MON 15Feb2021

6000 kids crossed border last month. Biden pushes gun reform. 500 tankers explode at Iran-Afghan border. Ebola on rise in West Africa.

Renters still being evicted despite CDC ban – National & International News – FRI 12Fri2021

Renters still being evicted despite CDC ban. Cities adopt new approach to mental health crisis calls. COVID variants will "sweep the world".

Criminal probe for Trump’s “find the votes” call – National & International News – THU 11Feb2021

Georgia DA probes Trump's "find the votes" call. More bizarre riot revelations. Newspaper: Mossad killed Iran scientist. US sanctions Myanmar coup leaders.

Biden DOJ continues push for Assange extradition – National & International News – WED 10Feb2021

DOJ pushes for Assange extradition. See chilling riot video from Senate trial. Millions of vaccine doses wasted over syringe mismatch.

Hacker tried to poison water near Tampa ahead of Super Bowl – National & International News – TUE 9Feb2021

Hacker tried to poison water near Tampa. Impeachment begins today. India: 35 trapped in tunnel. China, US, UAE Mars probes in new "space race"

Cheney hints at criminal probe for Trump – National & International News – MON 8Feb2021

Cheney hints at criminal probe for Trump. After Trump spree, calls for federal execution ban. AZ jab disappoints on South African variant.
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Greene removed from House committees for violent rhetoric- National & International News – FRI 5Feb2021

Greene removed from committees. Senate moves on $1.9T COVID aid. Biden ends support for Yemen war. Nazi secretary charged for 10,000 murders.