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…

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage – National & International News – MON 17Jan2022

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage. Mississippi has highest U.S. infant mortality rate. Fears after volcanic eruption cuts communication in Tonga.

Supreme Court rejects Biden’s vax-mandate for businesses- National & International News – FRI 14Jan2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden's vax mandate for businesses. Epstein co-conspirators could be named. UK's Johnson fighting to keep seat amid lockdown party scandal.

Are Russian military assets on way to Cuba, Venezuela? – National & International News – THU 13Jan2022

Are Russian military assets on way to Cuba, Venezuela? Blinken: U.S. still stumped by Havana Syndrome. Military med teams to aid omicron-slammed states.

December price hikes worst in 40 years – National & International News – WED 12Jan2022

December inflation up 7% from last year, worst in 40 years. Biden promises more tests to keep schools open. Beijing tightens grip on Hong Kong.

Man receives heart transplant from pig in world first – National & International News – TUE 11Jan2022

Man receives pig heart transplant in world first. Biden pivots to voting rights. Landmine-sniffing hero rat dies aged 8.

New York apartment fire kills 19, including 9 children – National & International News – MON 10Jan2022

NY fire kills 19, including 9 children. Extremism in U.S. military on the rise. No breakthroughs expected in U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine.

Supreme Court to weigh two of Biden’s vaccine mandates – National & International News – FRI 7Jan2022

SCOTUS to weigh two of Biden's vaccine mandates. Maxwell conviction in doubt after jurors reveal sexual abuse history. Kazakhstan : Forces 'shoot to kill' as unrest continues.

A year later, what do we know about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot? – National & International News – THU 6Jan2022

The Capitol riot one year later: How did it start? Where is it leading? Kazakhstan: Russian paratroopers arrive to quell unrest.

Great Resignation: Record 4.5 million people left their jobs in November – National & International News – WED 5Jan2022

Record 4.5 million people quit jobs in November. Walmart, Kroger raise at-home test prices. US arrests Colombian ex-military officer in Haiti president slaying.

‘Cult’ shed fire eyed as cause of deadly Colorado wildfire – National & International News – TUE 4Jan2022

Colorado wildfire: 'Cult' shed fire eyed as cause. Former Silicon Valley billionaire guilty of fraud in Theranos case. Haiti PM survives assassination attempt.
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New Orleans: 5 missing girls rescued, 30 sex offenders arrested- National & International News – MON 3Jan2022

New Orleans: 5 missing girls rescued, 30 sex offenders arrested. Holiday's over, but not travel chaos. Sudan junta: PM's resignation leaves future in doubt.

Trucker’s 110-year sentence reduced to 10 after clemency campaign – National & International News – FRI 31Dec2021

Trucker's 110-year sentence reduced to 10 after clemency campaign. Over 1 million have died of overdoses since opioid epidemic began. Calls for arms embargo to Myanmar after massacre.