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…

Fears for Kabul as US embassy evacuated – National & International News – FRI 13Aug2021

US evacuates Kabul embassy as Taliban advance. 'Unprecedented' migrant flows include 19,000 children. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated.

Mississippi gets federal help amid COVID surge – National & International News – THU 12Aug2021

Mississippi gets federal help amid COVID surge. Fresh heatwave in Northwest. Italy records Europe's highest ever temperature.

Kids make up 15% of new COVID cases – National & International News – WED 11Aug2021

COVID cases on the rise among children. Dems follow up infrastructure with $3.5 trillion budget. Biden says 'no regrets' in Afghanistan.

How anti-vaxxers earn $millions by spreading COVID misinformation – National & International News – TUE 10Aug2021

How the 'Disinformation Dozen' profit from COVID misinformation. A pack of errant elephants ends its mesmerizing journey across China.

Infrastructure vote could happen tomorrow – National & International News – MON 9Aug2021

Infrastructure vote could happen tomorrow. Hospitals see more kids with COVID. UN releases "code red" climate report. 

9/11 families to Biden: Don’t come to memorial events – National & International News – FRI 6Aug2021

9/11 families ask Biden not to attend memorial events. FL schools defy governor on masks. Iran's new president urged to resume nuke talks.

Mississippi has only 6 ICU beds open – National & International News – THU 5Aug2021

Mississippi has only 6 ICU beds amid COVID surge; LA and AR hospitals turning patients away. Mexico sues US gunmakers over weapons trafficking.

Biden, CDC extend eviction ban, defying Supreme Court – National & International News – WED 4Aug2021

Biden, CDC extend eviction ban, defy Supreme Court. NY's Cuomo refuses to resign after sexual harassment probe. Taliban attacks Afghan Defense Minister's home.

Amazon employees at AL warehouse may get second chance to unionize – National & International News – TUE 3Aug2021

AL Amazon employees may get 2nd union vote. COVID cases rise sharply; slight uptick in vaccinations. Palestinians nix deal to avoid eviction by Jewish settlers.

Eviction ban ends, but not too late to get help – National & International News – MON 2Aug2021

Help still available for Mississippi renters facing eviction. Infrastructure vote possible this week. US, Israeli blame Iran for deadly ship attack.

Rescued Afghan interpreters arrive to safety on US soil – National & International News – FRI 30Jul2021

Rescued Afghan interpreters arrive on US soil. 1 in 5 flight attendants report 'physical incidents' in 2021. Israeli spyware company blocks some countries from using software.

Biden calls on Congress to extend eviction ban – National & International News – THU 29Jul2021

Biden asks Congress to extend eviction ban. Gov'ts, firms issue wave of vaccine mandates. Scientists hope to make deadly mosquitos 'self-destruct'.