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…

How long has the Memphis bridge had this crack in it? – National & International News – WED 19May2021

How long has the Memphis I-40 bridge had this crack? 1 in 10 police departments can spy on your Ring camera without a warrant. Spain sees influx of 8000 migrants in 36 hours.

Will of Mississippi voters overturned on ludicrous technicality – National & International News – TUE 18May2021

MS medical marijuana initiative overturned. DA: officers "justified" in gunning down Andrew Brown. Biden at last lends tentative support for Israel-Gaza ceasefire.

Why are lumber prices through the roof, and what’s being done about it? – National & International News – MON 17May2021

Why are lumber prices soaring? Supreme Court weighs Mississippi abortion restrictions. China using slave labor to take the lead in the solar power market.

Report: 130 known cases of mysterious Havana Syndrome – National & International News – FRI 14May2021

Havana Syndrome spreading? Reports: Colonial Pipeline paid $5m ransom. MO Gov drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Israel crisis boosts Netanyahu.

Russian hackers threaten release of sensitive DC police data – National & International News – 13May2021

DC police at mercy of Russian hackers. Attorney: deputies ambushed Brown. Biden scrambles response to all-out war in Israel.

Want $50 off your monthly internet bill? Find out if you qualify – National & International News – WED 12May2021

See if you qualify for $50 internet discount. AR-TN bridge closed indefinitely. Rights watchdogs slam EU states for refugee pushbacks.

Poll: Most vaccine holdouts need more convincing – National & International News – TUE 11May2021

Poll: Most vaccine holdouts need more convincing. Dems, GOP do battle on voter rights. Why Israel carnage is good news for Netanyahu.

Why you might see gas prices rise this week – National & International News – MON 10May2021

Pipeline shutdown could affect gas prices. Woman, 78, fostered 81 infants. DNA points to innocence of executed man. Riots, raids and rockets in Jerusalem.

6th grader shoots 3 at Idaho school – National & International News – FRI 7May2021

6th grader shoots 3 at Idaho school. Chauvin, others face federal charges. Germany bucks Biden on vaccine patent waivers.

South Carolina to bring back firing squads – National & International News- THU 6May2021

SC to bring back firing squads. ATL reinstates cop charged with murder. WH backs vaccine patent waiver. Myanmar protesters form defense force.

Chauvin seeks new trial – National & International News – WED 5May2021

Chauvin asks for retrial. US birth rate at 100-year low. Netanyahu loses coalition mandate. Cuba develops homegrown COVID vaccines.

Woman gives surprise birth on plane helped by doctor, nurses – National & International News – TUE 4May2021

Woman gives birth on plane. Biden raises refugee cap. Palestinians evicted to make way for Jewish settlers. Iran-UK-US talks on hostages, sanctions.