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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…

Writers Guild of America reaches tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike – National & International News – MON 25Sep2023

Writers Guild of America reaches tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike. Senate to bring stopgap funding bill to pressure McCarthy and the House. Thousands of Armenians fleeing Azerbaijan.

UAW expands strikes to 38 facilities in 20 states, including one in Mississippi – National & International News – FRI 22Sep2023

UAW expands strikes to 38 facilities in 20 states, including one in Mississippi. DOJ charges prominent Democratic Senator and wife with bribery. Iran cracks down on remembrances for slain hijab protesters.

Former Trump aid Cassidy Hutchinson accuses Giuliani of groping her on Jan. 6 – National & International News – WED 20Sep2023

Former Trump aid Cassidy Hutchinson accuses Giuliani of groping her on Jan. 6. UAW, automakers still far apart in negotiations; strikes may expand Friday. Azerbaijan hails "end" of decades of conflict with Armenian separatists.

US military loses $100 million F-35 jet and asks for public’s help finding it – National & International News – MON 18Sep2023

US military loses $100 million F-35 jet and asks for public's help finding it. UAW strike in fourth day; negotiations continue. Five Americans released from Iran after $6 billion payout.

UAW begins historic strike of automakers Ford, GM and Stellantis – National & International News – FRI 15Sep2023

UAW begins historic strike of Ford, GM and Stellantis. Texas Senators deliberating in AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. 

Special counsel charges Hunter Biden with felony gun crime – National & International News – THU 14Sep2023

Special counsel charges Hunter Biden with felony gun crime. UAW, automakers still far apart in contract talks with strike deadline tonight.

Showdown brews between unions and automakers – National & International News – MON 5Sep2023

Countdown to autoworkers' strike. Man who warned of speed trap wins $50,000 judgment for police harassment. North Korea's Kim to meet with Putin in Russia to discuss arms deal, US official says.

“Rich Men North of Richmond” singer mocks GOP’s use of his song at debate: “I wrote that song about those people” – National & International News – FRI 25Aug2023

"Rich Men North of Richmond" singer mocks GOP's use of his song at debate: "I wrote that song about those people". Auto workers at GM, Ford and Stellantis authorize strike. Concerns about Japan's release of radioactive water into ocean.

99-year-old trucking company shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work – National & International News – MON 31Jul2023

Yellow trucking company shuts down, puts 30,000 out of work. Voting rights groups say Alabama GOP flouting SCOTUS election map order.

UPS reaches tentative deal with union, possibly averting strike – National & International News – TUE 25Jul2023

UPS, Teamsters reach tentative union deal, possibly averting strike. Judge blocks Biden's new asylum restrictions. N. Korea stonewalling on condition of US soldier.

UPS strike deadline nears ; mail your parcels now – National & International News – MON 24Jul2023

Deadline approaching for nationwide UPS strike. Ohio: Black trucker mauled by police dog after being pulled over for missing mud flap. Israel passes law to curb courts despite massive protests.

UPS workers edge towards strike after talks fail – National & International News – WED 5Jul2023

UPS workers edge towards strike after talks fail. Judge bars federal officials from talking to social media companies. US Navy says it stopped Iran from seizing two oil tankers.