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.…
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

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 Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

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 Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

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…

Biden finally ends a 20-year nightmare, no thanks to the mass media!

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The US media never exacts a price for starting a war; but they will punish you for ending one, as Pres. Biden learned.

Judge Shands, black Mississippians’ vaccine skepticism is NOT the crux of our COVID mess

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Contrary to Shands' assumptions, black Mississippians may actually be MORE vaccinated than white Mississippians. Get the facts within.
NEMiss.News Rodney Shands

Guest Author Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson

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Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson's stance regarding stupidity vs malice, and to offer his view of the Democrat Party's current agenda.
NEMiss.News My own research

Steve Patterson: Have we become too stupid to live?

Stupid is as stupid does. Guest author Steve Patterson contemplates the role of stupidity in the three greatest existential crises facing America today.
NEMiss.News Dr. Alan Jones speaks about rampant COVID in MS

Mississippi is now the world’s coronavirus hotspot; what to know to take care of yourself and those you love

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According to the New York Times, Mississippi is now the world's top hotspot for positive COVID cases per unit of population. NEMiss.News suggests an article with things to consider when trying to determine your best way forward in safety.

A call to arms against the tyranny of the unvaccinated

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Pro-vaxxers- Feeling fed up? Unheard? Cowed? Drowned out? Overwhelmed? We see you and hear you! And, dammit, we need you!

Local school officials show courage and leadership at a time when neither is forthcoming from the Governor’s Mansion

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Local school boards and school superintendents, having agreed earlier to have the same COVID policies for all area public schools, today announced mask requirements for all students and employees - effective Friday, August 20, 2021.
NEMiss.News Laughing doppelgangers

How did Mississippi get in such awful shape regarding COVID deaths?

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Mississippi's available health care resources and the resulting poor health of its citizens is largely due to poor political leadership. Sadly, the results may be found in Mississippi's prominence on most any national "worst of" list.
NEMiss.News Former Lee County Sheriff, Harold Ray Presley

Harold Ray: An Unlikely Start to be Legendary Sheriff

On the 20th anniversary of his death, former Lee County Sheriff Harold Ray Presley, is remembered by his nephew, Brandon Presley. Against all odds, Harold Ray rose above his rough beginnings to become the Sheriff of Lee County, Mississippi, where he battled drug problems and encouraged drop-outs to better their lives by getting their GED.
NEMiss.News Unmasked, Unvaccinated T-Shirt

Mississippi in fifth place nationally in one category; predicted to also be in the top five in another bracket 

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Many Mississippians seem very determined to add to the state's list of number one national rankings for "worst of" categories. What are we smiling about?

OPINION: New Albany Alderman-at-Large race

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New Albany has two good men running for Alderman-At-Large today. Don't let the rain keep you from voting for the candidates of your choice in every race.
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

Douglas Carswell: The Legislature, not the Court, is to blame for this fiasco

MS Center for Public Policy CEO Carswell says the Legislature's 20 year failure to "update the rulebook" is the underlying problem leading to the strike-down of the state's initiative and referendum process and to voiding the medical marijuana vote.