Archived, searchable submissions of opinion on topics related to the North MS area, as well as political commentary and state, national, and worldwide current events, etc. Includes Editorial Opinion, Guest Authors, Letters to the Editor, even occasional fiction pieces.

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…
concrete pad

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.…
NEMiss.News Cops carry on

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…
NEMiss.News Cops carry on

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…
NEMiss.News Cops carry on

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…
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

Steve Patterson: “Listen to Lyndon, Joe!”

Steve Patterson, frequent quest author on NEMiss.News, urges Joe Biden to follow LBJ's example in securing and protecting voting rights.
Johnny Anderson NEMiss.News

Serious choices face New Albany voters

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With two open seats and serious challengers for all incumbents seeking reelection, it is remotely possible that the New Albany city government could end up in totally inexperienced hands.
Wess Ehrhardt, Billy Joe Shaver, John Calvin Patterson NEMiss.News

Steve Patterson: Billy Joe Shaver finally got his wings

The passing of an old friend, original country music "outlaw," Billy Joe Shaver, is on the mind of Guest Author, Steve Patterson.
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Steve Patterson: “Boys, we’ve elected an idiot Governor!”

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Guest Author, Steve Patterson: Governor Tate Reeves' actions and inactions have many Mississippians wondering if "we've elected an idiot governor," as Senator Eastland is said to have impulsively declared almost 50 years ago.
Valentine to the past NEMiss.News

Another Valentine for two voices from my past

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  A recent discovery, found while sorting through piles of my past, made me remember many reasons why I loved growing up in Memphis. Unfortunately, the treasure is undated, but I know by life circumstances that it was created sometime…
William Waller, Jr on HB1 NEMiss.News

Guest author William Waller, Jr.: a reality check on HB 1 replacing individual income tax

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William Waller, Jr. writes that it is unlikely that HB1 will be able to generate enough revenue to adequately fund Mississippi's infrastructure needs.
New Albany MS tate reeves

Reeves is lying; Mississippians are dying

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  “When and where can I get vaccinated to protect me from coronavirus?” That is the question millions of Mississippians are asking. The vaccine whiplash Last Tuesday, Jan. 12, Governor Tate Reeves announced that COVID-19 vaccine…
NEMiss.News US Capitol building under assault

What hath Trump wrought?   

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  Today, for the first time in history, an armed mob, one specifically incited by the President of the United States, stormed the U.S. Capitol building. The last time the Capitol building was attacked was by a leftist outfit calling…

Detective Lieutenant Boots Bartley and the adjective “ooogly” 

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Spending public money on the unused and "ooogly" old Union County Jail seems a waste of dollars, history notwithstanding.
NEMiss.News over 4200 Mississippians dead

Over 4200 Mississippians dead, whether you believe in COVID-19 or not

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Whether one "believes" in it or not, COVID-19 is a real problem, killing real people all over the U.S. and throughout our state. If you are among those who dismiss the deaths of those over 60 because "They are old people and old people die,"…
NEMiss.News Biden looking glum

Reality check: Electoral College will elect Biden president today

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  Today, Monday, December 14, 2020, the Electoral College will elect Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. the 46th President of the United States. The electors will meet in the capital cities of each of the 50 states. The newly elected congress…
NEMiss.News Cops carry on

Yet the cops carry on

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  Friday afternoon a New Albany man ran a test on his home alarm system. He called the security company that monitors his system. Somebody at the company got confused, jumped the gun and notified the New Albany Police Department (NAPD)…