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…

TikTok likely to shut down Sunday after Supreme Court upholds ban law – National & International News – FRI 17Jan2025

TikTok likely to shut down Sunday after Supreme Court upholds ban law- Security or censorship? Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire deal after delay. Ceasefire, hostage exchange to begin Sunday.

Netanyahu stalls on ceasefire as over 80 killed in Gaza – National & International News – THU 16Jan2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu stalls ceasefire vote to preserve political skin. More than 80 killed in Gaza after ceasefire announcement.

Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire after more than 15 months of carnage – National & International News – WED 15Jan2024

Israel and Hamas have agreed on the framework for a ceasefire and hostage release. However, there remain many potential pitfalls in the fragile agreement.

Momentum builds for Israel-Gaza ceasefire, thanks to Trump’s MidEast envoy – National & International News

Hegseth puts on testy performance in confirmation hearing. Momentum builds for Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal, thanks to Trump's MidEast envoy.

Descendant of Jack the Ripper victim calls for new police inquest – National & International News

Descendant of Jack the Ripper victim calls for new police inquest. Landlords price gouge residents displaced by LA fires. Hunter Biden prosecutor hits back over Presidential pardon.

Update on Los Angeles fires and finger-pointing – National & International News – FRI 10Jan2025

Update on LA fires and brewing political controversies. Venezuela's Maduro sworn in for third term despite election concerns.

Guilty pleas for 9/11 plotters on hold again after government objects – National & International News – THU 9Jan2025

Guilty pleas for 9/11 plotters on hold again after government objects. Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case on Friday.

Devastating fires spread rapidly in Southern California; 5 dead – National & International News – WED 8Jan2025

Devastating fires spread rapidly in Southern California; 5 dead. Over 3 months after Helene, many in North Carolina still without adequate shelter.

Justin Trudeau steps down as Canadian Prime Minister, party leader – National & International News – MON 6Jan2025

Trudeau steps down as Canadian Prime Minister, party leader. At least six dead from severe winter weather in Midwest and Mid-South.  Israel helps IDF soldier flee war crimes arrest in Brazil.

Johnson squeaks through Speaker vote after Trump intervenes – National & International News – FRI 3Jan2025

Johnson squeaks through Speaker vote after Trump intervenes. Judge orders Trump sentenced in hush money case, but rules out jail time.

Johnson faces tight Speaker re-election vote tomorrow – National & International News – THU 2Jan2025

Johnson faces tight vote for reelection as speaker. More details on New Orleans attacker; Feds now say he acted alone. Concerns in Syria over new Islamist school curriculum.

New Orleans: 10 dead after driver plows into Bourbon Street crowd – National & International News – WED 1Jan2025

New Orleans: 10 dead after truck plows into Bourbon Street crowd. Deceased suspect was Texas veteran. ISIS flag found in truck; accomplices sought.