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…

Pentagon unsure whether UFOs are alien technology – National & International News – FRI 4Jun2021

Pentagon can neither confirm nor deny alien origin for UFOs. Federal court backs CDC eviction ban. Denmark to expel refugees to third country. What the global corporate tax rate means for infrastructure.

Arizona to use Nazi gas to execute prisoners – National & International News – THU 3Jun2021

Arizona to use Nazi gas to execute prisoners. Israel: opposition parties say they have a coalition; what it means for relations with US, Iran.

Cyber attack hits 2nd-largest meat producer – National & International News – WED 2Jun2021

Cyber attack hits US' 2nd-largest meat producer. White House: now or never for bipartisan infrastructure deal. Israel: Netanyahu's rivals have until midnight to unseat him.

Supreme Court to rule on Obamacare, voting rights this month – National & International News – TUE 1Jun2021

SCOTUS to rule on Obamacare, voting rights. CA wants to turn disused malls into homes. Canada: 215 Native children found buried at former school.

For two holdout Dems, fighting to keep the filibuster has its reward$ – National & International News – MON 31May2021

New push to end filibuster. Chip shortage to last years. Rivals move to oust Netanyahu. China raises child limit to three.

Can employers require workers to be vaccinated? – National & International News – FRI 28May2021

Can employers mandate vaccines for employees? Pentagon mulls Havana Syndrome memo to troops. UN to investigate war crimes in Gaza conflict.

Mother of slain Capitol officer wants answers – National & International News – THU 27May2021

Mother of slain Capitol officer wants GOP to back a Jan. 6 commission. 4th workplace shooting in 2 months kills 8. Biden orders probe of Wuhan lab leak theory.

Congress wants your input on a public option healthcare plan! – National & International – WED 26May2021

Congress wants your input on a public option insurance bill; find out how you can submit your comment. Illegal construction threatens famous ancient site in Mexico.

Supreme Court rejects case of veteran put in chokehold – National & International News – TUE 25May2021

SCOTUS rejects case of veteran put in chokehold. GOP makes $1 trillion infrastructure counter proposal. Iran nuclear talks resume amid high stakes and tensions.

Ruling on Mississippi abortion law may fuel Supreme Court expansion fight – National & International News – MON 24May2021

Dems: abortion blow would fuel Supreme Court expansion. Many students opt out of standardized tests. Belarus hijacks plane to arrest dissident journalist.

7 rural Oregon counties want to join Idaho – National & International News – FRI 21May2021

7 rural Oregon counties want to join conservative Idaho. Farmers cash in big on climate initiative. Biden hopes to lead recovery in Gaza.

What would Biden’s FDR-style Climate Corps look like? – National & International News – THU 20May2021

What would Biden's Climate Corps look like? House backs Capitol Riot probe. Sanders, Squad move to block $735m Israel arms sale.