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…

Top 3 reasons Americans are quitting in droves: Bad pay, bad bosses, bad prospects – National & International News – THU 10Mar2022

Top 3 reasons Americans are quitting jobs in droves: Bad pay, bad bosses, bad prospects. House passes $1.5 trillion omnibus. Russia-Ukraine talks yield no progress.

Baby boy’s life-saving heart, thymus transplant could be game changer – National & International News – WED 9Mar2022

How a baby's heart and thymus transplant could revolutionize transplant medicine. Venezuela frees two US captives in show of good faith. Russia strikes Ukraine maternity hospital.

Gas prices hit all time high as Russian oil purchases banned – National & International News – TUE 8Mar2022-

US gas prices hit all time high as Russian oil purchases blocked. Half of US adults lost IQ points due to lead pollution. Ukraine-Russia conflict will cause global food price crunch.

Boat carrying 300 Haitian refugees runs aground in Florida Keys – National & International News – MON 7Mar2022

Boat carrying 300 Haitian refugees runs aground in Florida Keys. Trucker convoy circles D.C. for second day. Ukraine: Russian shelling prevents civilian evacuations.

“Traitors get shot”: Son testifies against father in first Jan. 6 trial – National & International News – FRI 4Mar2022

Jan. 6 trial: Son testifies against father. Symbolic boycotts on 'Russian' firms misfire. US opens hotline with Russia to cool nuke tensions. Millions face famine in Madagascar.

Sackler family to pay $6 billion for their roll in fueling the opioid crisis – National & International News – THU 3Mar2022

Sackler family payout for opioid crisis upped to $6 billion. Jan. 6 committee presents evidence of 'criminal conspiracy' by Trump and team. More than 1 million refugees from Ukraine.

Texas: Parents of trans youth fear having their kids taken away after Abbott order – National & International News – WED 2Mar2022

Texas sued to block criminalization of treatment for trans youth. Many disappointed Biden didn't mention student debt in speech. Russian attacks escalate in Ukraine.

At least 15 million may be kicked off Medicaid in April – National & International News – TUE 1Mar2022

15 million may lose Medicaid in April. EpiPen maker settles suit over price-gouging scandal. Missile strikes in Ukraine; Russia under economic siege.

Ukraine: Russian setbacks, int’l response, Putin’s nuke threat – National & International News – MON 28Feb2022

*Ukraine: Russian setbacks, int'l response, Putin's nuke threat*. Biden's woes ahead of State of the Union. SCOTUS to hear appeal to limit EPA's climate powers.

Death and defiance in Ukraine; protests in Russia – National & International News – FRI 25Feb2022

Biden nominates first black female Supreme Court Justice. Johnson & Johnson, 3 other firms in $26 billion opioid settlement. Death and defiance in Ukraine; protests in Russia.

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity – National & International News – THU 24Feb2022

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity. Lake Tahoe police "inundated" with calls to save 500-lb bear, Hank the Tank. Fewest Americans on unemployment aid since 1970.

National Guard awaits trucker convoy in D.C. – National & International News – WED 23Feb2022

National Guard deployed in D.C. awaiting trucker convoy. New, more contagious variant of omicron has experts worried. What might the Ukraine crisis cost you?