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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…

Congress unveils $1.7 trillion 2023 budget bill- National & International News – TUE 20Dec2022

Congress unveils $1.7 trillion 2023 budget bill. Supreme Court blocks lifting of Title 42, for now. Germany sentences former Nazi typist, 97, for complicity in 10,500 murders.

Jan. 6 committee to vote on criminal referrals for Trump, others today – National & International News – MON 19Dec2022

Jan. 6 committee to vote on criminal referrals for Trump, others today. El Paso, TX, declares state of emergency over expected influx of migrants. Thai warship capsizes, 31 sailors missing.

Court battles over Title 42 continue as migrants amass at border – National & International News – FRI 16Dec2022

Court battles over Title 42 continue as migrants amass at border. California county votes to consider secession. Massive public sector strikes paralyze UK.

Senate races to pass stopgap funding bill – National & International News – THU 15Dec2022

Senate races to pass stopgap funding bill. Male prison employees have assaulted female prisoners in 2/3 US prisons. Peru declares police state to curb political protests.

Oregon Gov. Brown commutes sentences of all the state’s death row inmates – National & International News – WED 14Dec2022

Oregon Gov. Brown commutes sentences of all the state's death row inmates. Jan. 6 Committee will announce, vote on criminal referrals next week. Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters attack police HQ.

US announces huge breakthrough in clean energy, but there are many caveats – National & International News – TUE 13Dec2022

US announces huge achievement in clean energy, but with many caveats. 91% of colleges mislead students about the cost of attendance. Corruption scandal rocks EU Parliament; World Cup host Qatar implicated.

Greene says Jan. 6 rioters “would have won” and “would’ve been armed” if she’d been in charge – National & International News – MON 12Dec2022

Greene says Jan. 6 rioters "would've won" and "would’ve been armed" if she'd been in charge. Alleged bombmaker in 1988 Lockerbie bombing now in US custody. Peru's new president calls for early elections after deadly street clashes.

House overwhelmingly passes record $858 billion defense budget – National & International News – FRI 9Dec2022

Defense contractors are the biggest winners of new Pentagon budget. Putin suggests possibility of settlement to end war in Ukraine.

Brittney Griner freed: US swaps WNBA star for “Merchant of Death” – National & International News – THU 8Dec2022

Brittney Griner freed: US swaps WNBA star for "Merchant of Death". "Tripledemic" of flu, RSV, COVID strains hospitals. Iran carries out first execution connected with headscarf protests.

Supreme Court hears case that could upend how states run elections – National & International News – WED 7Dec2022

Supreme Court hears case that could upend how states run elections. Trump attorneys find more classified documents in a Florida storage unit. Germany: Massive operation nets 25 far-right coup plotters.

Thousands of North Carolinians freezing after gunfire attacks on power substations – National & International News – TUE 6Dec2022

**BREAKING** Jury finds Trump Organization guilty on all tax fraud counts. Thousands of North Carolinians freezing after gunfire attacks on power substations. Jan. 6 Cmte. chair Bennie Thompson says criminal referrals on the way. Is Ukraine carrying out drone attacks in Russia?

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten his Black neighbors – National & International News – MON 5Dec2022

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten Black neighbors. California Gov. targets Big Oil's price gouging. Iran protests: Confusion after official implies morality police have disbanded.