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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…

Music icon Tina Turner passes away at 83 – National & International News – WED 24May2023

Music icon Tina Turner passes away at 83. Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh faces federal fraud charges. Neo-Nazi paramilitary group enters Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Catholic clergy abuse: Illinois probe uncovers 4 times the number of sex offenders Church admitted – National & International News – TUE 23May2023

Catholic clergy abuse: Illinois probe uncovers 4 times the number of sex offenders Church admitted.  Debt ceiling drama: McCarthy says, "nowhere near a deal" . Russian court extends US journalist's detention.

California, Arizona, Nevada agree to cut water consumption from drought-stricken Colorado River – National & International News – MON 22May2023

California, Arizona, Nevada agree to cut water consumption from drought-stricken Colorado River. Girl, 8, died in border custody after mom begged for help.
NEMiss.News Favre, Reeves & Bryant

Mississippi welfare scandal: Ex-Gov. Bryant threatens to sue “Mississippi Today”, demands apologies for coverage – National & International News – FRI 19May2023

Mississippi welfare scandal: Ex-Gov. Bryant threatens to sue Mississippi Today, demands apologies for coverage. Debt ceiling crisis: GOP "pause" talks, at an "impasse".

Are you one of the 33 million drivers with a dangerously faulty airbag? – National & International News – THU 18May2023

Are you one of the 33 million drivers with a dangerously faulty airbag? Disney halts $867m expansion Florida amid DeSantis feud. Confusion over fate of four kids, including baby, lost 17 days in jungle after plane crash.

FL’s DeSantis signs bill banning gender affirming care for trans kids – National & International News –

FL's DeSantis signs bill banning gender affirming care for trans kids. Abortion pill opponents seem to sway judges.

Debt ceiling drama continues: Biden and McCarthy meet again – National & International News – TUE 16May2023

Debt ceiling drama continues: Biden and McCarthy meet again. OpenAI CEO embraces government regulation of artificial intelligence. Chinese official vows to "smash" Taiwan independence, setting stage for confrontation with US. 

Florida man sets record for living underwater – National & International News – MON 15May2023

Florida man sets record for living underwater. Migrant arrivals drop after Title 42, but officials struggle to cope. Turkey election: Erdogan likely facing run-off against rival.

Mississippi will be among hardest hit states if US defaults on debt – National & International News – FRI 12May2023

Mississippi will be among hardest hit states if US defaults on debt. Object that crashed into New Jersey bedroom is a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite.  Turkish election: Erdogan faces biggest challenge yet to his 20-year rule. 

Uncertainty at border over Title 42 end – National & International News – THU 11May2023

Uncertainty at border over Title 42 end. Work-from-home trend threatens to burst $1.5 trillion commercial real estate bubble, create financial havoc. Pakistan: Deadly violence after popular former Prime Minister arrested.

Rep. George Santos criminally charged for defrauding campaign donors – National & International News – WED 10May2023

Rep. George Santos criminally charged for defrauding campaign donors. FDA advisory panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill. Israel-Gaza violence continues to escalate as ceasefire talks falter.

Debt ceiling impasse: Biden meets lawmakers at White House today – National & International News – TUE 9May2023

Debt ceiling: Biden meets Congressional leaders at White House today. Texas lawmaker, who called drag shows danger to kids, resigns after allegations of sex with intoxicated intern, 19. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill three Jihadist leaders and 10 civilians, including four kids.