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…

UAW begins historic strike of automakers Ford, GM and Stellantis – National & International News – FRI 15Sep2023

UAW begins historic strike of Ford, GM and Stellantis. Texas Senators deliberating in AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. 

Special counsel charges Hunter Biden with felony gun crime – National & International News – THU 14Sep2023

Special counsel charges Hunter Biden with felony gun crime. UAW, automakers still far apart in contract talks with strike deadline tonight.

Police capture escaped convicted murderer after 13-day manhunt – National & International News – WED 13Sep2023

Police capture escaped convicted murderer after 13-day manhunt. NY floats state work permits for migrants after federal inaction. Putin meets N. Korea's Kim to discuss military cooperation.

Memphis: former cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ murder now face federal charges – National & International News – TUE 12Sep2023

Memphis: former cops charged in Tyre Nichols' murder now face federal charges. McCarthy endorses impeachment inquiry on Biden. Libya: 10,000 missing after devastating flood.

Morocco quake toll above 2,600 and expected to rise – National & International News – MON 11Sep2023

Morocco quake toll above 2,600, aid in worst-hit areas slow to arrive. Stellantis reports "progress" in UAW talks to avert auto strike. Meadows seeks stay after bid to move GA prosecution to federal court fails.

IRS to pursue 1600 millionaire tax cheats – National & International News – FRI 8Sep2023

IRS to pursue 1600 millionaire tax cheats. GA grand jury recommended charges for Sen. Graham, other Trump allies. Mexico: Abortion decriminalization may draw US patients over the border.

Biden rejects plea deal for 9/11 defendants – National & International News – THU 7Sep2023

Biden rejects plea deal for 9/11 defendants. Atlanta: 61 'Cop City' protesters charged with RICO crimes.

Texas AG Paxton’s affair explains crimes, former aide says at impeachment – National & International News – WED 6Sept2023

Impeached Texas Attorney General's affair explains crimes, former deputy says. McConnell vows to continue as Leader and finish Senate term despite health concerns.

Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction in doubt after allegations of jury tampering by clerk – National & International News – TUE 5Sep2023

Alex Murdaugh's attorneys seek new trial alleging egregious jury tampering by clerk. Court will draw new AL voting map after state defied order to make new majority Black district.

Showdown brews between unions and automakers – National & International News – MON 5Sep2023

Countdown to autoworkers' strike. Man who warned of speed trap wins $50,000 judgment for police harassment. North Korea's Kim to meet with Putin in Russia to discuss arms deal, US official says.

West Point’s 1820s time capsule turns out to have some treasure in it after all – National & International News – FRI 1Sep2023

West Point's 1820s time capsule turns out to have some treasure in it after all. Lawsuits brewing to keep Trump off state ballots. Canada issues travel advisory to LGBT citizens visiting the US.

Nebraska police pull over man with huge bull riding shotgun in his car – National & International News – THU 31Aug2023

Nebraska police pull man over with huge bull riding shotgun in his Crown Vic. Capitol doc: Senate GOP Leader McConnell "medically cleared" for work, despite second freeze-up.