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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…

State, federal officials continue to downplay residents’ health concerns after Ohio train derailment – National & International News – FRI 25Feb2023

Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated with officials downplaying health and environment concerns. State and federal agencies dismiss fears about air, water and soil contamination.

Nearly 1 million without power as winter storms wallop 25 states – National & International News – THU 23Feb2023

Nearly 1 million without power as winter storms wallop 25 states. Biden proposal to restrict asylum at border criticized. Gaza and Israel exchange rocket fire for second time this year.

EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up their mess in OH, or pay EPA triple to do it – National & International News – WED 22Feb2023

EPA orders Norfolk Southern to fully clean up their mess in OH, or pay EPA triple to do it; PA Gov. issues criminal referral over derailment response. Massive storms bring brutal cold, heavy snow to some states, record heat to others. Mysterious metal sphere washes up on Japanese beach.

Supreme Court weighs lifting liability protections for social media platforms in terrorism case – National & International News – TUES 22Feb2023

Supreme Court weighs lifting liability protections for social media platforms in terrorism case. Judge rules 9/11 families cannot claim Afghan funds as compensation. Putin suspends Russia's participation in last remaining nuclear treaty.

Transport Secretary Buttigieg sends “sharply worded letter” to train company, 16 days after Ohio derailment – National & International News – MON 20Feb2023

**BREAKING**: Another massive quake strikes Turkey. Buttigieg sends "sharply worded letter" to train company 16 days after Ohio derailment. Biden makes surprise visit to Ukrainian capital ahead of Russian war anniversary.

Suspect in custody after 6 killed in mass shooting in Arkabutla, MS, in Tate County – National & International News – FRI 17Feb2023

Suspect in custody after 6 killed in mass shooting in Arkabutla, Tate County, MS. Worried residents see cover-up in Ohio train derailment.

Ohio train derailment: Railroad reps ditch town meeting – National & International News – THU 16Feb2023

Ohio train derailment: Railroad reps ditch town meeting. Georgia: Partial grand jury report released on Trump election meddling. Peru: Report finds racial bias in deadly crackdown on indigenous protesters.

With child labor violations on the rise, Republican lawmakers want to roll back protections – National & International News – WED 15Feb2023

Republican lawmakers want kids as young as 14 to work longer hours and in dangerous jobs. Ohio community urged to use bottled water after toxic train derailment. Syria: Assad allows more UN aid convoys into rebel stronghold nine days after earthquake.

Could these be the “UFOs” shot down this weekend? – National & International News – TUE 14Feb2023

Could industrial and civilian balloons account for the "objects" shot down this weekend? A quick Google search yields some intriguing, and potentially embarrassing, possibilities.

White House denies aliens involved after three high-altitude “objects” shot down this weekend – National & International News – MON 13Feb2023

White House: "No indication" three high-altitude "objects" recently shot down are extraterrestrial. Georgia judge orders partial release of report on Trump election interference. Turkey arrest building contractors after deadly quake; toll passes 36,000.

US jet shoots down object floating at high altitude over Alaska – National & International News – FRI 10Feb2023

US jet shoots down object floating at high altitude over Alaska. Former acting Defense Secretary: Cut Pentagon budget in half. Turkey-Syria quake: Newborn, toddlers rescued four days later.

Fears Medicaid might be cut in debt ceiling fight – National & International News – THU 9Feb2023

Fears Medicaid might be cut in debt ceiling fight. Missouri votes against banning children from carrying guns in public unsupervised. Space-X to block Ukraine using its satellites to pilot attack drones.