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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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 Putin and Erdogan

Trumper wins GOP gubernatorial nomination in Maryland primary – National & International News – Wed20Jul2022

Trumper called 'Q-Anon conspiracy theorist' by out-going GOP governor, wins Maryland's GOP gubernatorial primary; Putin, Khamenei, Erdogan meet in Tehran as "Supreme Leader' expresses strong support for Russia in its war with Ukraine.
NEMiss.News Thompson and Cheney

Bannon’s contempt trial judge forbids proposed defenses in possible hint to defendant -National & International News-Tues19Jul2022

Bannon trial judge forbids defenses, documents in possible hint to defendant; Jan. 6 Committee schedules prime-time hearing for July 21; deadly, record-breaking heatwave threatens Europe.

Jan. 6: Secret Service deleted texts from Jan. 5 and 6 after subpoena – National & International News – MON 18Jul2022

Jan. 6: Secret Service reportedly deleted texts from Jan. 5 and 6 after subpoena. Report finds "systemic failures" in police response to Uvalde shooting. Tensions remain after Biden meeting with Saudi Prince.

In memoir, wife in Till murder says she didn’t want him killed – National & International News – FRI 15Jul2022

In memoir, wife in Till murder says she didn't want him killed. Biden to meet with Saudi Crown Prince despite human rights criticism.

Dozens unaccounted for after SW Virginia floods – National & International News – THU 14Jul2022

SW VA floods leave dozens unaccounted for. Uvalde parents angry over leaked video of school shooting. Sri Lanka: Confusion and chaos reign after president flees without resigning.

“Will be wild” – Re-cap of yesterday’s Jan. 6 hearing – National & International News – WED 13Jul2022

"Will be wild" Recap of 7.12 Jan. 6 Hearing - The role of militant extremists in Jan. 6. Preview of next hearing- and more witness tampering?

White House dismissive of low approval ratings; Dems want another 2024 candidate – National & International News – TUE 12Jul2022

White House dismissive of low approval ratings; Dems want another 2024 candidate. Mexican cartel ordered to pay $4.6 billion for 2019 murders of 9 US women and children.

LA strippers campaign for nation’s first unionized strip club – National & International News – MON 11Jul2022

Strippers campaign for nation's first unionized strip club. Jan. 6: 2 more hearings this week; Bannon agrees to testify. Sri Lankans occupy president's palace demanding his resignation.
NEMiss.News Historic Jamestown Settlement

Historic Jamestown Settlement in danger of disappearing soon – National and International News – July 8, 2022

Historic Jamestown site in danger of disappearing soon due to rising water levels - Two former FBI officials subjected to intense IRS audits - Japan's former PM shot and killed by lone gunman.
NEMIss.news Pink House, Jackson MS

The Pink House is closed: Abortions no longer available in Mississippi – National & International News – Thurs. July 7, 2022

Abortions are no longer available in Mississippi; Scandal-Plagued UK PM Boris Johnson to step down; FBI & Britain's M15 warn of immense Chinese threat; global inflation pushes millions to poverty level.

Chicago July 4 parade shooter planned attack for weeks – National & International News – WED 6Jul2022

Chicago July 4 parade shooter planned attack for weeks. Jan. 6: Former White House counsel agrees to testify; Giuliani, others subpoenaed in GA probe. UK's Johnson resists calls to resign from ministers after sex misconduct scandal.

Abortion care workers unionize, expecting “tidal wave of need” – National & International News – TUE 5Jul2022

Abortion care workers unionize, expecting "tidal wave of need". Jan. 6: Charges for Trump possible; more witnesses come forward. Brazil: Bolsonaro's “surrender of the Amazon to crooks” led to activist, journalist's murders.