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.…

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…
NEMiss.News GOP death wish

Trump slams “pathetic” GOP “death wish” after McConnell blocks $2000 checks – National & International News

Trump slams GOP "death wish" after McConnell blocks $2000 checks. California identifies second case of UK variant. France to mobilize 100,000 police and soldiers to prevent New Year's gatherings.
NEMiss.News Mitch McConnell stalls $2000 checks

McConnell stalls $2000 checks- National & International News – WED 30Dec2020

GOP-led Senate stalls on $2000 checks. Newly-elected Louisiana Congressman, 41, dies of COVID. US, EU pressure China over jailed journalist.
NEMiss.news Nashville Bomber ID'd

Nashville bomber identified; motives remain puzzling – National & International News – MON 28Dec2020

  Nashville bomber identified; motives puzzling. Trump signs COVID relief; Dems push $2000 check vote. Chinese economy to overtake US by 2028 due to COVID. That and more below... NATIONAL NEWS Nashville bomber identified Authorities…
NEMiss.News GOP Blocks COVID checks

COVID aid in limbo as GOP blocks $2000 checks – National & International News- FRI 25Dec2020 Merry Christmas!!!

*Merry Christmas!* - COVID aid in limbo as GOP blocks $2000 checks. Rand Paul publishes annual "Festivus" government waste report. Two new, more contagious COVID strains found in Nigeria and South Africa.
NEMiss.News Carrot, Deer of the Year

“Deer of the Year” Carrot on the mend after arrow pulled from head – National & International News – THU 24Dec2020

Deer of Year recovers: NEMISS.News provides a Monday-Friday summary of the day's essential national and international news for our readers.
NEMiss.News Trump rejects COVID relief bill

Trump says COVID bill “a disgrace”, demands $2000 stimulus checks – National & International News – WED 23Dec2020

Trump rejects COVID bill: NEMISS.News provides Monday-Friday summary of the day's essential national and international news for our readers.
NEMiss.news Congress nearing CARES agreement

Congress passes COVID relief at last; see what’s in it – National & International News – TUE 22Dec2020

Covid Relief Bill: NEMISS.News provides a Monday-Friday summary of the day's essential national and international news for our readers.

Safety experts worry about dormant planes, rusty pilots returning to skies – National & International News – TUE 15Dec2020

Experts worry about dormant planes, rusty pilots returning to skies. Congress debates dueling COVID relief packages. And... were your cotton undies made using Chinese Uighur slave labor?

Republicans take (misguided) aim at Bloomberg for helping Florida felons to vote – FRI 25Sep2020 National and International news

Republicans seek legal action against Bloomberg for helping Florida felons to vote. Democrats prepare bill for Supreme Court term limits. An ugly incident between North and South Korea leads to rare good news... That and more in National & International news.