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…

Opening arguments in Floyd trial today – National & International News – MON 29Mar2021

Opening arguments in Floyd trial. More students failing nationwide. Ship refloated; Suez reopens. 185 Galapagos turtle babies found in suitcase.

GA Rep. arrested protesting new election law – National & International News – FRI 26Mar2021

GA Rep. arrested protesting voter restrictions. EU-UK vaccine row grows. Ship blocking Suez Canal threatens global trade, sparks memes.

Military poisoning poor US communities – National & International News – THU 25Mar2021

Pentagon poisoning communities. CEO: too many chips produced in Asia. Nike, Gap, H&M in Xinjiang forced labor backlash. Israel elections: Zionists spurn coalition with Arab party.

Mass shootings spark new gun control push – National & International News – WED 24Mar2021

New gun control pushes. Biden floats $3T for infrastructure. Israeli Arab could choose next PM. Admiral: China invasion of Taiwan sooner than we think.

US homeschooling doubled during pandemic – National & International News – TUE 23Mar2021

Homeschooling doubled during pandemic. Child migrant crisis grows. Afghan leader rejects US peace deal. 200+ Chinese vessels line up off Philippines coast.

Fmr prosecutor: Trump may be ‘culpable’ in Capitol riot – National & International News – MON 22Mar2021

Fmr prosecutor: Trump may be 'culpable' in Capitol riot. Ex-intel chief talks UFOs. EU, UK sanction China over Uighurs. Rich countries "block" vaccine production in 3rd world.

Dems move to expel “QAnon Congresswoman” Greene – National & International News – FRI 19Mar2021

Democrats move to expel "QAnon Congresswoman". Border crisis grows. War of words at China-US meet. Myanmar: mutual hatred of junta uniting protesters with armed ethnic rebels.

Police: Atlanta shooter fueled by sex shame – National & International News – THU 18Mar2021

Police: Atlanta shooter fueled by sex shame. Dems tempt GOP with $billions to back infrastructure. Putin on Biden's "killer" comment: "Takes one to know one". US, Russia in Afghan peace push.

Trump urges supporters to get vaccinated – National & International News – WED 17Mar2021

Trump tells fans: get vaccinated. 6 Asian women killed in Atlanta shootings. China requires Chinese vaccines for foreign travelers. Guinea Ebola survivor triggered new outbreak.

Two rioters held for bear spraying Capitol officer who later died – National & International News – TUE 16Mar2021

Two held for bear spraying Capitol officer. Ex-Marine faces Iran spying accusations. China's beef demands fuel Brazil rainforest destruction. Biblical fragments, world's oldest basket found in Israeli cave.

FEMA mobilized to deal with child migrant surge – National & International News – MON 15Mar2021

FEMA mobilized to deal with child migrant surge. Dems push for "big", "green" infrastructure bill. Myanmar protesters raze Chinese factories. More countries halt AZ jabs.

NY’s Cuomo faces impeachment probe – National & International News- FRI 12Mar2021

Cuomo faces impeachment probe. Poll: majority of Americans want limits on unvaccinated people. Hong Kongers protest EU-China deal. Nations pause AstraZeneca jabs over clot fears.