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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…

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers – National & International News – FRI 8Apr2022

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers. Starbucks union drive gains ground. Men posing as agents bribed Secret Service protecting Bidens, Harris. Ukraine: rockets kill 50 at train station.

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".

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity – National & International News – THU 24Feb2022

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity. Lake Tahoe police "inundated" with calls to save 500-lb bear, Hank the Tank. Fewest Americans on unemployment aid since 1970.
NEMiss.News Pennsylvania bridge collapses

Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure – National & International News – FRI 28Jan2022

Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure. Two union votes ahead for Amazon. 20,000 coconuts found full of liquid cocaine.

How missionaries staged daring escape from their Haitian kidnappers – National & International News – TUE 21Dec2021

How missionaries escaped from their Haitian kidnappers. 1400 Kellogg's workers end 11-week strike with new contract. UK court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold.

Destroyed KY candle factory workers sue employers for ‘flagrant indifference’ – National & International News – FRI 17Dec2021

KY candle factory workers sue employers for "flagrant indifference". Judge rejects controversial Purdue Pharma settlement. Congress OKs ban of China forced labor imports. Ukrainian soldier killed by Russian separatists.

Amazon, candle factory managers under fire for tornado deaths – National & International News – TUE 14Dec2021

Amazon, candle factory under fire for workers' tornado deaths. Thompson: Meadows told Jan. 6 committee to "pound sand". Record 100°F in Arctic.

National efforts to protect voting rights flounder, despite White House promises – National & International News – THU 9Dec2021

National efforts to protect voting rights floundering. Starbucks, Amazon union drives gain steam. Indian farmers declare victory over controversial reforms.

Amazon employees at AL warehouse may get second chance to unionize – National & International News – TUE 3Aug2021

AL Amazon employees may get 2nd union vote. COVID cases rise sharply; slight uptick in vaccinations. Palestinians nix deal to avoid eviction by Jewish settlers.

FBI raids Giuliani’s home, office in Ukraine probe – National & International News – THU 29Apr2021

FBI raids Giuliani's home. Uber recruiting drive highlights shoddy labor practices. Israeli: Netanyahu tries to bend rules to stay in power.

Floyd Judge: Congresswoman’s statements may “overturn” trial – National & International News – TUE 20Apr2021

Minneapolis awaits Floyd verdict. Union: Amazon interfered in AL vote. US warns against travel to 80% of countries. EU OK's J&J jab despite clot link.

Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99 – National & International News – FRI 9Apr2021

AL Amazon workers vote against union. Biden budget highlights science. Britain's Prince Philip dies, aged 99. 3000-year-old Egyptian city found.