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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…

Mystery endures in case of OK mother ‘Cookie’ Parton, 80, and son, 59, missing since October – FRI 18Mar2022

Search continues for OK mother 'Cookie' Parton, 80, and son, 59, missing since October. NASA unveils next generation moon rocket. Schwarzenegger anti-war video making rounds in Russia.

Tick-borne Heartland virus identified in 6 states, including Alabama – National & International News – THU 17Mar2022

Tick-borne Heartland virus found in 6 states. TX prison conditions violate human rights, Scottish judge says. 2 Brits home after years in Iranian prison.

Senate passes bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent – National & International News – WED 16Mar2022

Senate votes for permanent Daylight Savings Time. Fed raises interest rates to curb inflation. Biden calls Putin 'war criminal' after Zelensky addresses Congress.

Man arrested for stalking, shooting homeless men in NYC and DC – National & International News – TUE 16Mar2022

Man arrested for stalking, shooting homeless men in NYC and DC. Assange loses latest appeal against US extradition. 100,000 Brits offer to take in Ukrainian refugees.

Calls to end pandemic asylum restrictions as Ukrainians reach Mexican border – National & International News – MON 14Mar2022

Calls to end pandemic asylum restrictions as Ukrainians arrive at border. Student loan repayment pause may be extended. Ukraine: Russia installs friendly mayors in captured cities.

With $1.5T omnibus passed, millions of families still hope for return of monthly child tax credit – National & International News – FRI 11Mar2022

Millions of families hope for return of expanded child tax credit. Former prosecutors: likely Trump faces Jan. 6 charges. Putin recruits "foreign volunteers" to fight in Ukraine.

Top 3 reasons Americans are quitting in droves: Bad pay, bad bosses, bad prospects – National & International News – THU 10Mar2022

Top 3 reasons Americans are quitting jobs in droves: Bad pay, bad bosses, bad prospects. House passes $1.5 trillion omnibus. Russia-Ukraine talks yield no progress.

Baby boy’s life-saving heart, thymus transplant could be game changer – National & International News – WED 9Mar2022

How a baby's heart and thymus transplant could revolutionize transplant medicine. Venezuela frees two US captives in show of good faith. Russia strikes Ukraine maternity hospital.

Gas prices hit all time high as Russian oil purchases banned – National & International News – TUE 8Mar2022-

US gas prices hit all time high as Russian oil purchases blocked. Half of US adults lost IQ points due to lead pollution. Ukraine-Russia conflict will cause global food price crunch.

Boat carrying 300 Haitian refugees runs aground in Florida Keys – National & International News – MON 7Mar2022

Boat carrying 300 Haitian refugees runs aground in Florida Keys. Trucker convoy circles D.C. for second day. Ukraine: Russian shelling prevents civilian evacuations.

“Traitors get shot”: Son testifies against father in first Jan. 6 trial – National & International News – FRI 4Mar2022

Jan. 6 trial: Son testifies against father. Symbolic boycotts on 'Russian' firms misfire. US opens hotline with Russia to cool nuke tensions. Millions face famine in Madagascar.

Sackler family to pay $6 billion for their roll in fueling the opioid crisis – National & International News – THU 3Mar2022

Sackler family payout for opioid crisis upped to $6 billion. Jan. 6 committee presents evidence of 'criminal conspiracy' by Trump and team. More than 1 million refugees from Ukraine.