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…

Lancet: Gaza death toll likely close to 186,000 – National & International News – MON 8Jul2024

Biden says only "Lord Almighty" could convince him to drop out. Many Democrats still unconvinced. Lancet: Gaza death toll likely close to 186,000. Left parties win big in French elections; Macron digs in.

Biden pins campaign hopes on ABC interview; more Dems, donors fall behind Harris – National & International News – FRI 5Jul2024

Biden pins campaign hopes on ABC interview tonight despite more public flubs. Meanwhile, more Democratic politicians and donors are publicly and privately falling behind Harris.

UK election: Exit polls show landslide win for Labor; Tories out after 14 years in power – National & International News – THU 4Jul2024

UK election: Exit polls show landslide win for Labor; Tories out after 14 years in power. Jeremy Corbyn returns as Independent after clash with Labor leader on Gaza.

White House doubles down on Biden run even as more Dems look elsewhere – National & International News – WED 3Jul2024

White House doubles down on Biden run even as more Dems look elsewhere. Reporter who helped expose MS welfare scandal may be jailed for refusing to reveal sources.

Boeing crash victims’ families accuse US of offering company “sweetheart deal” – National & International News – TUE 2Jul2024

Crash victims' families accuse US of offering Boeing "sweetheart deal". Gaza doctor released from Israeli prison describes months of torture.

Biden camp circles wagons after abysmal debate performance – National & International News – Mon 1Jul2024

Biden camp brushes off calls to step aside after abysmal debate performance. Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in Jan. 6 case.

Supreme Court rejects bankruptcy shield for billionaire Sacklers over OxyContin harm – National & International News – THU 27Jun2024

SCOTUS rejects bankruptcy shield for Sackler family over OxyContin harm. First Biden-Trump Presidential debate tonight.

Feds investigating plot to steal Graceland through phony loan – National & International News – WED 26Jun2024

Feds investigating plot to steal Graceland through phony loan. House GOP mulls plan to arrest AG Garland over Biden tapes. Apparent coup in Bolivia thwarted, for now.

DHS tracking down, arresting 400 migrants brought to US by ISIS-linked smugglers – National & International News – WED 25Jun2024

DHS tracking down, arresting 400 migrants brought to US by ISIS-linked smugglers. Sources: Biden admin mulls allowing US military contractors to fight in Ukraine.

Wikileaks founder Assange to be freed under plea deal, filings say – National & International News – Mon 24Jun2023

Wikileaks founder Assange offered plea deal which would release him from prison, filings say. Louisiana parents sue over Ten Commandments in classrooms. Bombings continue in Gaza even as Israel sets sights on Lebanon.

Supreme Court upholds federal ban on domestic abusers possessing guns – National & International News – FRI 21Jun2024

Supreme Court upholds federal ban on domestic abusers possessing guns when under a protection order.

Malfunction on Boeing’s space shuttle strands two astronauts on ISS – National & International News – THU 20Jun2024

Malfunction on Boeing's space shuttle strands two astronauts on the International Space Station, adding to company's reputational woes.