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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NEMiss.News Inauguration Day 2021

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…
NEMiss.News Inauguration Day 2021

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…
NEMiss.News Inauguration Day 2021

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…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Billboard NEMiss.news

Marjorie Taylor Greene dodges GOP punishment; Dems to weigh in – National & International News – THU 4Feb2021

  Greene dodges GOP punishment; Dems to weigh in. House probes 100s of meat-packing deaths. US, Iran edge towards reviving 2015 nuke deal. NATIONAL NEWS Marjorie Taylor Greene dodges GOP punishment; now Dems will weigh in In a closed-door…
Adams Correction Center, Natchez MS NEMiss.News

“Rogue agency” ICE still deporting abused asylum seekers – National & International News – WED 3Feb2021

ICE deports abused asylum seekers. Uighur women claim systematic rape in China camps. Deposed Suu Kyi charged over illegal walkie-talkies.
Democrats pass COVID aid without GOP NEMiss.News

Dems move to pass $1.9T COVID aid without GOP – National & International News – TUE 2Feb2021

Dems move to pass COVID aid without GOP. Biden task force to reunite children with migrant parents. Russia's Navalny faces 3.5 years in prison. Myanmar coup shocks, puzzles many.
+Captain Tom has COVID NEMiss.News

Captain Tom hospitalized with COVID – National & International News- MON 1Feb2021

Capt. Tom hospitalized with COVID. Biden meets with GOP after lowball COVID aid offer. Oregon decriminalizes hard drugs; federal cannabis legalization next?
Donald Trump and the KGB NEMiss.News

Ex-KGB spy: Trump was Kremlin asset for 40 years – National & International News – FRI 29Jan2021

Ex-KGB spy: Trump was Kremlin asset for 40 years. China: Taiwan independence means war. EU hissy fit over AztraZeneca jabs goes global.
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Feds: threat of politically-motivated violence remains high – National & International News – THU 28Jan2021

    Feds warn of domestic terror threat. Dems float Trump censure. China begins anal swab COVID test. EU-UK vaccine squabble continues. NATIONAL NEWS Feds: threat of politically-motivated violence remains high The Department…
Rand Paul at impeachment NEMiss.news

GOP Senators backpedal, vote against impeachment – National & International News – WED 27Jan2021

Most GOP Senators vote against impeachment. Judge blocks Biden's 100-day deportation ban. Biden, Putin have first call amid Navalny protests.
NEMiss.News Deal with it

Dems collapse on filibuster fight, call it a “win” – National & International News – TUE 26Jan2021

Dems collapse on filibuster fight, call it a "win". US firms use COVID to bust unions while raking in paycheck protection money.
NEMiss.News At the barricades in DC

Trump articles of impeachment headed to Senate – National & International News – MON 25Jan2021

Impeachment moves ahead; new threats to lawmakers tracked. Biden's campaign broke "dark money" record. China saves 11 miners trapped 14 days.
NEMiss.News Many Capitol rioters are military

Nearly 1 in 5 Capitol riot defendants are veterans – National & International News – FRI 22Jan2021

1 in 5 Capitol riot defendants are veterans. Biden bets on orders for economic relief. Japan denies Olympics "doomed".
NEMiss.News Pres. Biden Inauguration speeck

Biden’s first acts reverse Trump, tackle COVID – National & International News – THU 21Jan2021

Biden reverses Trump, tackles COVID. What's next for Trump? 15 more days to rescue Chinese miners. Baghdad's 1st deadly bombing in 3 years.
NEMiss.News Inauguration Day 2021

Tense inauguration day in DC – National & International News – WED 20Jan2021

Tense inauguration day in DC. Trump pardons Bannon, defends slavery in final hours. Pompeo officially declares Uighur "genocide" in China