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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…

Congress scrambles to avert Friday night government shutdown – National & International News- TUE 17Dec2024

Congress scrambles to avert Friday night government shutdown. Amazon workers threaten strike ahead of holidays. Ukraine claims assassination of top Russian general.

Starbucks sees biggest ever employee walkout on its busiest day of the year – National & International News – THU 16Nov2023

Starbucks sees biggest ever employee walkout on its busiest day of the year. NY Rep. Santos faces renewed calls for expulsion after damning House Ethics report.

Amazon warehouse workers in US, 40 other countries strike on Black Friday – National & International News – FRI 25Nov2022

Amazon warehouse workers strike on Black Friday. Trump rape accuser files upgraded lawsuit. Australia: Much-maligned bird may be key to controlling even more hated invasive toad.

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers – National & International News – FRI 8Apr2022

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers. Starbucks union drive gains ground. Men posing as agents bribed Secret Service protecting Bidens, Harris. Ukraine: rockets kill 50 at train station.

Amazon warehouse becomes first in US to form union – National & International News – FRI 1Apr2022

Amazon warehouse first in US to form union. House passes bill to cap insulin prices; most Republicans voted against it. Zelensky fires two generals, brands them "traitors".

Tornado watch across North Mississippi today and tonight – National & International News – WED 30Mar2022

South braces for more severe weather. Labor activists hope to unionize first Amazon facility in US. Israel: Five shot dead in latest outbreak of violence.
NEMiss.News Pennsylvania bridge collapses

Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure – National & International News – FRI 28Jan2022

Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure. Two union votes ahead for Amazon. 20,000 coconuts found full of liquid cocaine.

Amazon, candle factory managers under fire for tornado deaths – National & International News – TUE 14Dec2021

Amazon, candle factory under fire for workers' tornado deaths. Thompson: Meadows told Jan. 6 committee to "pound sand". Record 100°F in Arctic.

National efforts to protect voting rights flounder, despite White House promises – National & International News – THU 9Dec2021

National efforts to protect voting rights floundering. Starbucks, Amazon union drives gain steam. Indian farmers declare victory over controversial reforms.

Could 3D printing be the answer to the housing shortage? – National & International News – TUE 26Oct2021

Could 3D printing be the answer to the housing crunch? Striketober: Grassroots union drive takes on Amazon. Brazil's president may face criminal charges.

Amazon employees at AL warehouse may get second chance to unionize – National & International News – TUE 3Aug2021

AL Amazon employees may get 2nd union vote. COVID cases rise sharply; slight uptick in vaccinations. Palestinians nix deal to avoid eviction by Jewish settlers.

Mixed views as Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO – National & International News – TUE 6Jul2021

Amazon's Bezos heads for space; 150,000 sign petition to leave him there. Why a win for democracy is a defeat for Israel's government.