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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…

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, on Friday, with more storms expected – National & International News – THU 30Mar2023

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, tomorrow, with more storms expected. Another fiery train derailment in Minnesota. Mexico opens homicide investigation after deadly migrant center fire.

Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorization 20 years after the invasion – National & International News – WED 29Mar2023

Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorization 20 years after the invasion. Pennsylvania: Woman sues owners of chocolate factory that exploded, killing 7. Russia deploys tactical nukes to Belarus, begins missile tests.

Mexico: Fire in migrant detention center kills 40 – National & International News – TUE 28Mar2023

Afghan allies living in US fear being sent back after bill stalls. McCarthy demands debt talks with Biden without having released a budget. Mexico: Fire in migrant detention center kills 40.

Years of recovery ahead for Rolling Fork, MS, after tornado – National & International News – MON 27Mar2023

Years of recovery ahead for Rolling Fork, MS. Nashville: Trans shooter kills 3 staff, 3 children at Christian school. Israel: Netanyahu pauses judicial reforms after massive protests.

Some states bring back firing squads while others seek to abolish the death penalty – National & International News – FRI 24Mar2023

Some states bring back firing squads while others seek to abolish the death penalty. Officers sue rapper Afroman for using footage of them raiding his home in a music video. "Hotel Rwanda" hero to be freed.

DeSantis wants to expand “Don’t Say Gay”, bar discussion of menstruation before 6th grade – National & International News – THU 24Mar2023

DeSantis wants to expand "Don't Say Gay", bar discussion of menstruation before 6th grade. Israelis protest passage of law shielding Netanyahu from corruption charges

Another “Murdaugh Murder”? Police re-investigating 2015 death of Buster Murdaugh classmate – National & International News – WED 22Mar2023

Police say they are investigating death of Buster Murdaugh's classmate and rumored lover as a homicide. Lebanon: Protesters try to storm government HQ amid economic turmoil.

Teacher shot by 6-year-old “will never forget the look on his face” – National & International News – TUE 21Mar2023

Teacher shot by 6-year-old boy gives first interview. Banks connected with Epstein face sex trafficking suits. China's Xi visits Putin in Moscow

Trump’s attorneys move to quash Georgia election fraud report – National & International News – MON 20Mar2023

Trump's attorneys move to quash Georgia election fraud report. Military pilots, ground crew have higher cancer rates. Confidence in banks shaken worldwide after SVB closure.

Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation – National & International News – FRI 17Mar2023

Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation. FAA seeks to address string of near-collisions at US airports. Poland, Slovakia to send Soviet-era jets to Ukraine.

Smith County, MS: Black man found decapitated after saying he was chased by white men; Sheriff says ‘no foul play’ – National & International News – THU 16Mar2023

In October 2022, a young Black man went missing after calling to telling his mother white men were chasing him in three trucks. When his body was later found, authorities said they didn't suspect foul play. His family disagrees. What really happened in Taylorsville, MS?

Texas judge hears case that could ban abortion pills nationwide – National & International News – WED 15Mar2023

Texas judge hears case that could ban abortion pills nationwide. Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic derailment. Russian warplane forces down US surveillance drone over Black Sea.