Archived, searchable submissions of opinion on topics related to the North MS area, as well as political commentary and state, national, and worldwide current events, etc. Includes Editorial Opinion, Guest Authors, Letters to the Editor, even occasional fiction pieces.

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…
NEMiss.News Butterfly bowl

It’s easy to give animals & other creatures a little help during extreme heat – or any other time

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It is truly easy to give much needed assistance to the animals living around us during these days of extreme heat. Water is the key.

OPINION: Will Biden send US troops to die to cover Israel’s crimes in Gaza?

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The situation in the Middle East is quickly spiraling out of control and two Navy Seals already dead. How high a price is Biden willing to pay to be on the wrong side of history?

OPINION: Israel accused of genocide in Gaza before the International Court of Justice

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Following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces have waged an all-out bombing campaign and ground invasion of the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. On Thursday, January 11 and Friday, January 12, the International Court of Justice at the Hague will hear arguments in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.
NEMiss.News NAFD Jan. 2018

Fires, nightmares and everyday heroes

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A tragic local fire brings thoughts about house fires, nightmares and heroes.
NEMiss.News Ruger SFAR

Why the Lewiston, Maine, shootings were not a Perfect Storm

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The Lewiston, Maine, massacre was not a perfect storm.

Vote YES! tomorrow in Union County School District’s School Bond referendum

Vote in the UCSD school bond referendum tomorrow.

NEMiss.News endorses Brandon Presley: The only proven public servant running for Governor

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Why NEMiss.News endorses Brandon Presley for Governor of the State of Mississippi
NEMiss.News UCSD bond vote

Opinion: Vote Yes on the Union County School District bond issue

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The Union County School District's bond issue is a good investment in the future of our community.
NEMiss.News Kathy Chism Confederate Flag

Local State Senator Kathy Chism wants to bring back Mississippi’s Confederate state flag

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In 2020, 62% of Union Countians voted for a flag to represent ALL Mississippians. Three years later, Kathy Chism disagrees.
NEMiss.News NAFD firefighter at Hillcrest house fire.

Opinion: Say a prayer for our fire fighters

Having lived every fireman's nightmare last evening, New Albany and Union County firefighters need your prayers and support.
NEMiss.News Perkins, Orbison, Cash & Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis, ‘The Killer’

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Jerry Lee Lewis died on October 28, 2022, at age 87. A life-long example of Southern Decadence, he could have easily found a place in a Faulkner tale on that particular subject.

The 1381 Peasants’ Revolt: History’s first (and bloodiest) labor movement

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In 1381, an army of angry and mostly illiterate peasants nearly toppled England's oppressive economic and social order. The peasants' achievements and ruthlessness are as shocking today as they were to the aristocrats who underestimated them.