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…

Epstein girlfriend guilty of trafficking underage girls – National & International News – THU 30Dec2021

Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking. JetBlue cancels 1280 flights as travel chaos continues. Putin makes surprise call to Biden over Ukraine.

WHO envoy: Omicron a step towards co-existing with COVID – National & International News – WED 29Dec2021

WHO envoy: Omicron a step towards co-existing with COVID, but risks still unknown. Israel culls half a million chickens after 5,000 cranes die of avian flu.

Archaeologists hope to get DNA from last slave ship in US – National & International News – TUE 28Dec2021

Archaeologists hope to get DNA from last US slave ship. Fauci: Mandate vaccines for domestic air travel. Iran nuclear talks resume, again.
NEMiss.News Crime Scene

Holiday homicides point to disturbing trend – National & International News – MON 27Dec2021

Holiday homicides part of overall rise in domestic violence. Why freak storms may be good news for California. Myanmar: 30+ dead, children's aid workers missing after Christmas Eve massacre.

Ex-cop who confused Taser and gun guilty of manslaughter – National & International News – FRI 24Dec2021

Ex-cop who confused Taser and gun guilty of manslaughter. Wild holiday weekend: Canceled flights, extreme weather. U.S., Japan militaries plan for "Taiwan emergency".

Supreme Court to hear challenges to vaccine mandates – National & International News – THU 23Dec2021

Supreme Court to rule on vaccine requirements. FDA approves two new anti-COVID pills. Ukraine-Russia hostilities on hold, for now.

Why people are outraged over this trucker’s 110-year sentence – National & International News – WED 22Dec2021

Millions seek leniency for trucker with 110-year prison sentence. Aid cuts to Yemen despite widespread starvation.

How missionaries staged daring escape from their Haitian kidnappers – National & International News – TUE 21Dec2021

How missionaries escaped from their Haitian kidnappers. 1400 Kellogg's workers end 11-week strike with new contract. UK court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold.

Two babies survived after tornado carried them away in a bathtub – National & International News – MON 20Dec2021

Two babies survive after tornado carried them away in a bathtub. Manchin says "no" to Build Back Better. Massacres by Myanmar junta. Philippines typhoon toll surges.

Destroyed KY candle factory workers sue employers for ‘flagrant indifference’ – National & International News – FRI 17Dec2021

KY candle factory workers sue employers for "flagrant indifference". Judge rejects controversial Purdue Pharma settlement. Congress OKs ban of China forced labor imports. Ukrainian soldier killed by Russian separatists.

Time’s running out to prevent millions of US children from slipping back into poverty – National & International News – THU 16Dec2021

Days to prevent millions of kids from falling back into poverty. DeSantis demands $100k donations from state appointees. Super typhoon hits Philippines.

Chauvin pleads guilty to violating civil rights of George Floyd and a 14-year-old boy – National & International News – WED 15Dec2021

Chauvin pleads guilty in Floyd civil rights case. Congress votes to raise debt ceiling, averts default. Haiti: 60+ dead in fuel tanker explosion.