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Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…

Waves of Cuban, Haitian migrants encountered in Florida Keys since Dec. 30 – National & International News – THU 5Jan2023
National & International NewsWaves of Cuban, Haitian migrants encountered in Florida Keys since Dec. 30. Ukraine finds Iranian attack drone containing parts from 13 US companies.

House GOP wants to take away Biden’s key tool for lowering gas prices, inflation – National & International News – MON 2Jan2023
National & International NewsHouse GOP wants to take away Biden's key tool for controlling gas prices, inflation.
At least 500 migrants land on Florida islands in rickety boats.
Ukraine claims to have killed hundreds of Russians in missile attack

Buffalo barber opens his shop for people to come in out of the cold – National & International News – TUE 27Dec2022
National & International NewsBuffalo barber opens his shop for people to come in out of the cold.
Border crisis: Supreme Court allows Title 42 to stay in place indefinitely.
China rushes to vaccinate elderly amid COVID surge, but many are hesitant.

Migrants in El Paso struggle to find shelter in below freezing temperatures – National & International News – FRI 23Dec2022
National & International NewsIn El Paso, migrants struggle to get in out of the cold. Key Jan. 6 witness says Trump-linked lawyer pressured her on testimony. Chinese state media massively downplays COVID deaths.

Congress unveils $1.7 trillion 2023 budget bill- National & International News – TUE 20Dec2022
National & International NewsCongress unveils $1.7 trillion 2023 budget bill. Supreme Court blocks lifting of Title 42, for now. Germany sentences former Nazi typist, 97, for complicity in 10,500 murders.

Jan. 6 committee to vote on criminal referrals for Trump, others today – National & International News – MON 19Dec2022
National & International NewsJan. 6 committee to vote on criminal referrals for Trump, others today. El Paso, TX, declares state of emergency over expected influx of migrants. Thai warship capsizes, 31 sailors missing.

Court battles over Title 42 continue as migrants amass at border – National & International News – FRI 16Dec2022
National & International NewsCourt battles over Title 42 continue as migrants amass at border. California county votes to consider secession. Massive public sector strikes paralyze UK.

Passengers brace for July 4th weekend travel chaos – National & International News – FRI 1Jul2022
National & International NewsAir travel chaos likely to worsen this weekend. SCOTUS rulings: EPA can't cap carbon emissions from power plants; Biden can end Remain in Mexico policy.

50 migrants dead after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat – National & International News – TUE 28Jun2022
National & International News50 migrants dead after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat. Today's Jan. 6 hearing recap: Mark Meadows' former aide gives stunning testimony.

Biden calls for ban on military-style assault weapons, calls out GOP inaction – National & International News – FRI 3Jun2022
National & International NewsBiden calls for ban on military-style assault weapons, calls out GOP inaction. 15,000 march through Mexico in largest migrant caravan ever.

Jif recalls 40 peanut butter products over salmonella cases – National & International News – MON 23May2022
National & International NewsJif issues recall over salmonella concerns. Judge blocks end of asylum prohibitions for migrants. Will Biden send US military to defend Taiwan from China?

Probe identifies 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far – National & International News – FRI 13May2022
National & International News500 Native American boarding school deaths found so far. Haitian refugee boat capsizes near Puerto Rico. North Korea's first COVID outbreak.