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…

What’s up with North Korea’s Kim? – National & International News – THU 15Apr2021

Officer in Wright shooting due in court. 100 firms oppose vote restrictions. US sanctions Russia, expels diplomats. What's up with N Korea's Kim?

Capitol pipe-bomber still at large – National & International News – THU 14Apr2021

Capitol pipe-bomber still at large. Floyd trial: Defense witness lambasted. Ending America's longest war. Japan to dump radioactive water in ocean.

Chief: officer confused gun with Tazer in Wright case – National & International News – TUES 13Apr2021

Chief: officer confused gun with Tazer in Wright case. US pauses J&J vaccine over clot concerns. 'Record number' of Chinese jets in Taiwan flyover. Russia tests US, NATO in Ukraine.

Mom says MN police shot son after traffic stop for air fresheners – National & International News – MON 12Apr2021

Black man, 20, fatally shot by MN police. Feds move on Wall Street regulations. Iran vows revenge for nuke sabotage. Chinese official admits domestic vaccines less effective.

Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99 – National & International News – FRI 9Apr2021

AL Amazon workers vote against union. Biden budget highlights science. Britain's Prince Philip dies, aged 99. 3000-year-old Egyptian city found.

Biden eyes gun control, targets “ghost guns” – National & International News – THU 8Apr2021

White House mulls gun actions. Biden: room for compromise on corporate infrastructure tax. US restores $235m in Palestinian aid. Amnesty: Russia slowly killing Navalny.

Study: 1/3 of COVID survivors suffer mental, neurological problems – National & International News – WED 7April2021

1/3 of COVID survivors suffer psychiatric, neurological issues. Biden agenda gets boost. AstraZeneca jab linked to rare clots. 4000-year-old stone map found.

Auto group seeks federal help with chip shortage – National & International News – TUE 6Apr2021

Auto group seeks gov't help with chip shortage. Minn. police chief: Chauvin violated policy. Kenya threatens refugee camp closures. Yellen touts global min. corporate tax.

Police chief to testify against Chauvin in Floyd murder trial – National & International News – FRI 2Apr2021

Police chief to testify against Chauvin. "Forever chemicals" in US water. Allies try to save Iran nuclear deal. New charges for Suu Kyi.

White House mulls overhaul of asylum system – National & International News – THU 1Apr2021

White House mulls overhaul of asylum system. NY legalizes recreational cannabis. EU considers Russian vaccines. Hong Kong convicts activists.

Biden unveils details of $2T infrastructure plan – National & International News- WED 31Mar2021

Details on $2T infrastructure plan. Capitol police officers sue Trump. WHO: lab leak theory needs further investigation. Myanmar: Ethnic militia attacks police outpost. 

Amazon union vote could cast long shadow – National & International News – TUE 30Mar2021

Amazon union vote in AL. Poll: US churchgoers below 50%. 4 nations gave half of vaccines. Myanmar protesters call garbage strike.