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…

Sacklers seek shield from opioid crisis suits – National & International News – MON 3May2021

Sacklers seek immunity from opioid suits. Families separated at border reunited. Four arrested in global child sex abuse ring. WH weighs vaccine patent waiver.

White House “energy attacks” investigated – National & International News – FRI 30Apr2021

Feds investigate White House "energy attacks". FDA to ban menthol cigarettes. Israel: 45 crushed to death at religious festival. Kenya to close refugee camps, home to 400,000.

FBI raids Giuliani’s home, office in Ukraine probe – National & International News – THU 29Apr2021

FBI raids Giuliani's home. Uber recruiting drive highlights shoddy labor practices. Israeli: Netanyahu tries to bend rules to stay in power.

Biden to pitch $1.8 trillion family plan – National & International News – WED 28Apr2021

Biden to pitch $1.8 trillion family plan. FBI probes Andrew Brown killing. India COVID crisis grows. China intensifies surveillance.

Family: Police killing of Andrew Brown “an execution” – National & International News – TUE 27Apr2021

Family: Police "executed" Andrew Brown. DHS seeks domestic extremists in its ranks. Armed ethnic group seizes Myanmar military base. EU sues AstraZeneca.

Manchin bucks Biden on infrastructure – National & International News – MON 26Apr2021

Manchin bucks Biden on infrastructure. Andrew Brown's family to see bodycam video. Russia shuts down Navalny group. Indonesian sub in pieces.

Why is the Postal Service monitoring Americans’ social media posts? – National & International News – FRI 23Apr2021

USPS monitoring social media. Anti-Asian hate crimes bill passes Senate. US joins search for Indonesian sub. Indian hospitals run out of oxygen amid COVID surge.

Manhattan DA to stop prosecuting sex workers – National & International News – THU 22Apr2021

NYC to stop prosecuting sex workers. State foster systems siphon $millions from kids. US hosts climate summit. Race to find Indonesian sub.

FL passes nation’s toughest anti-protest law – National & International News – WED 21Apr2021

FL passes tough anti-protest law. Miners' union OK's shift from coal in exchange for green jobs. President of Chad dies on battlefield. Afghan peace conference postponed.

Floyd Judge: Congresswoman’s statements may “overturn” trial – National & International News – TUE 20Apr2021

Minneapolis awaits Floyd verdict. Union: Amazon interfered in AL vote. US warns against travel to 80% of countries. EU OK's J&J jab despite clot link.

Closing arguments today in Floyd murder trial – National & International News – MON 19Apr2021

Closing arguments in Floyd murder trial today. Poll: 63% want to end lifetime SCOTUS seats. Russia moves Navalny to sick ward. Brazil demands foreign aid to protect rainforest.

Pfizer CEO: “booster” likely needed 12 months after vaccination – National & International News – FRI 16Apr2021

Pfizer CEO: "booster" likely needed 12 months after vaccination. Chauvin won't take stand in Floyd trial. Denmark turns back on Syrian refugees.