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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…
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

Medicare’s senior citizens have a target on their back

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Privatization efforts are under way to move even Traditional Medicare into the control of chosen for-profit entities. Many seniors have already been auto-aligned into organizations they have neither chosen nor been informed about.

Scam to privatize Medicare coverage without patients’ consent – National & International News – FRI 15Apr2022

Scam to privatize Medicare coverage without patients' consent. Russian flagship sinks in Black Sea. Israel: Passover riot at Temple Mount injures 150.

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".

At least 15 million may be kicked off Medicaid in April – National & International News – TUE 1Mar2022

15 million may lose Medicaid in April. EpiPen maker settles suit over price-gouging scandal. Missile strikes in Ukraine; Russia under economic siege.

Memphis: Storm leaves 135,000 without power – National & International News – FRI 4Feb2022

Memphis: Storm leaves 135,000 without power. Overwhelmed hospitals await relief from foreign nurses. U.S. says Russia hatching 'false-flag' attack in Ukraine.

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage – National & International News – MON 17Jan2022

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage. Mississippi has highest U.S. infant mortality rate. Fears after volcanic eruption cuts communication in Tonga.

Great Resignation: Record 4.5 million people left their jobs in November – National & International News – WED 5Jan2022

Record 4.5 million people quit jobs in November. Walmart, Kroger raise at-home test prices. US arrests Colombian ex-military officer in Haiti president slaying.

Democrats scramble to finalize Build Back Better deal – National & International News – FRI 22Oct2021

Democrats scramble to finalize Build Back Better deal. Why is it so hard to get into nursing school? Biden: U.S. will defend Taiwan against China.

Indian couple floats to their wedding in cooking pot after flood – National & International News – TUE 19Oct2021

Indian couple floats to wedding in cooking pot after floods. Nurses leave hospital jobs to cash in as travel nurses. Trump sues to block release of Jan. 6 records.

Despite US military help, Mississippi hospital workers still overwhelmed – National & International News – TUE 7Sep2020

Mississippi hospitals still overwhelmed despite military backup. DOJ vows to protect Texas abortion clinics. El Salvador adopts BitCoin as legal tender.

Mississippi has only 6 ICU beds open – National & International News – THU 5Aug2021

Mississippi has only 6 ICU beds amid COVID surge; LA and AR hospitals turning patients away. Mexico sues US gunmakers over weapons trafficking.

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.