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 Boebert suspected of aiding Capitol rioters

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 Boebert suspected of aiding Capitol rioters

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 Boebert suspected of aiding Capitol rioters

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…
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
NEMiss.News Biden to reverse Trump on day one

Biden to reverse Trump policies during first days in office – National & International News – TUE 19Jan2021

Biden's first days will reverse Trump policies on COVID, climate, immigration. Growing tensions with Iran first major foreign policy test.
NEMiss.News BI probes guard

FBI probing 25,000 National Guard troops ahead of inauguration – National & International News- Mon 18Jan2021

FBI probes National Guard. Giuliani's cash-for-pardons scheme. Trapped Chinese miners: "Don't stop trying to reach us".
NEMiss.news Pres. elect Joe Biden

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion relief package – National & International News – FRI 15Jan2020

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion relief package. House Dems worry GOP colleagues helped rioters. US: Possible "genocide" by China against Muslims.
NEMiss.News Dangerous days ahead

FBI: Dangerous days ahead in DC, state capitals – National & International News – THU 14Jan2021

FBI: Dangerous days ahead in DC. More GOP turning on Trump ahead of Senate Trial. World's oldest animal painting dated to 45,500 years old.
NEMiss.News Trump Impeached again

Dems, some GOP move towards impeachment – National & International News – WED 13Jan2021

Dems, some GOP move towards impeachment. Ex-Michigan governor charged over Flint water crisis. Turkish sex cult leader sentenced to 1000 years in prison.
NEMiss.News Boebert suspected of aiding Capitol rioters

Capitol police, Congresswoman under fire for aiding mob during riot – National & International News – TUE 12Jan2021

  NATIONAL NEWS Capitol police, lawmakers under fire for aiding mob Questions are being raised as to what extent certain Capitol insiders may have aided and abetted the mob who stormed the Capitol last Wednesday. While investigations…