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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…

Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to bring down prices – National & International News –

Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to bring down prices. Three young Palestinians shot in Vermont; suspect in custody. Ukraine steps up conscription effort amid manpower shortage.

Trump, 18 others indicted in GA election conspiracy – National & International News – TUE 15Aug2023

Trump, 18 others indicted in GA election conspiracy. Former Ole Miss, NFL player and subject of "Blind Side" sues guardians over adoption "lie". Group sues to demand US prevent chocolate companies from profiting off child slavery.

Mississippi: Boy, 16, dies in work accident at Hattiesburg poultry plant – National & International News – WED 19Jul2023

Guatemalan boy, 16, dies in work accident at Hattiesburg, MS, poultry plant. Concerns for US soldier who crossed into North Korea.

Memphis: DA seeks death penalty for man accused of killing heiress last year – National & International News – FRI 7July2023

Memphis: DA seeks death penalty for man accused of kidnapping and murdering heiress last year. Boy, 16, dies in sawmill accident after child labor laws rolled back. US approves controversial cluster munitions for Ukraine after revelations of "secret" peace talks with Moscow.

Arkansas loosens restrictions on child labor as feds crack down – National & International News – FRI 10Mar2023

Arkansas loosens restrictions on child labor as feds crack down. Snow covered parts of California now brace for heavy rain Germany: 7 killed in mass shooting at Jehovah's Witness Hall.

With child labor violations on the rise, Republican lawmakers want to roll back protections – National & International News – WED 15Feb2023

Republican lawmakers want kids as young as 14 to work longer hours and in dangerous jobs. Ohio community urged to use bottled water after toxic train derailment. Syria: Assad allows more UN aid convoys into rebel stronghold nine days after earthquake.

Texas judge blocks student debt relief – National & International News – FRI 11Nov2022

Texas judge blocks student debt relief. Child labor law violations at JBS meatpacking plants. Myanmar civil war on the agenda at Asian summit.

Reporters uncover child labor in Alabama Hyundai facility – National & International News – MON 25Jul2022

Reporters uncover child labor in Alabama Hyundai facility. Possible cause of mysterious child hepatitis cases found. Myanmar executes pro-democracy activists.

Elon Musk will donate $6 billion, if UN proves it will solve world famine crisis – National & International News – Mon 1Nov2021

Musk will donate $6 billion, if UN proves it will solve world famine. Restaurant pays $20/hour, challenges "labor shortage" narrative. Biden: U.S. will stick to nuke deal if Iran does.