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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…

Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens more rain in Ida-hit Louisiana – National & International News – MON 13Sept2021

Nicholas threatens Ida-hit Louisiana. Manchin claims not to see 'urgency' of climate, healthcare spending. New 9.11 documents reveal Saudi connections.

Nearly 50 dead in Northeast from Ida, some still missing – National & International News – FRI 3Sept2021

Hurricane Ida has killed at least 61 people in 8 states. Biden, Dems rush to counter Texas abortion ban. North Korea's Kim calls for climate change action. 

Eviction ban ends, but not too late to get help – National & International News – MON 2Aug2021

Help still available for Mississippi renters facing eviction. Infrastructure vote possible this week. US, Israeli blame Iran for deadly ship attack.

Biden calls on Congress to extend eviction ban – National & International News – THU 29Jul2021

Biden asks Congress to extend eviction ban. Gov'ts, firms issue wave of vaccine mandates. Scientists hope to make deadly mosquitos 'self-destruct'.

New York City, California declare vaccine, testing mandates – National & International News – MON 26Jul2021

New York City, California announce vaccine/testing mandates. Stumbling blocks remain on infrastructure deal. Civilian deaths in Afghanistan up 47%.

Congress wants your input on a public option healthcare plan! – National & International – WED 26May2021

Congress wants your input on a public option insurance bill; find out how you can submit your comment. Illegal construction threatens famous ancient site in Mexico.

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.

Cartels use color-coded wristbands to avoid killing migrants “by mistake” – National & International News – WED 10Mar2021

Cartels issue color-coded wristbands to migrants. House to vote on stimulus today. China, Russia to build lunar base. UK denies EU's vaccine export ban claim. 

Frustration grows in $15 minimum wage fight- National & International News – TUE 9Mar2021

Fight for $15 could play out in midterms. 320k undocumented Venezuelans get protected status in US. Calls for Irish unification growing. Myanmar protests continue despite violence.

Trial process in Floyd murder case begins today – National & International News- MON 8Mar2021

Jury selection in Floyd case begins. $1.9T COVID bill goes back to House. US presses Afghan government for Taliban peace talks. Iran hits Briton with new charges after sentence ends.

Senator forces public readout of 628-page COVID bill – National & International News – FRI 5Mar2021

Senator forces readout of 628-pages COVID bill. 379,000 new jobs in February. Italy blocks shipment of 250k COVID jabs to Australia. Iran and IAEA smooth way for US nuke talks.

New threat against Capitol closes House – National & International News – THU 4Mar2021

New threat against Capitol closes House. House passes sweeping police reform bill. ICC to probe Israel war crimes. Myanmar junta defiant after killing 38 protesters.