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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…

Supreme Court to rule on Obamacare, voting rights this month – National & International News – TUE 1Jun2021

SCOTUS to rule on Obamacare, voting rights. CA wants to turn disused malls into homes. Canada: 215 Native children found buried at former school.

For two holdout Dems, fighting to keep the filibuster has its reward$ – National & International News – MON 31May2021

New push to end filibuster. Chip shortage to last years. Rivals move to oust Netanyahu. China raises child limit to three.

Can employers require workers to be vaccinated? – National & International News – FRI 28May2021

Can employers mandate vaccines for employees? Pentagon mulls Havana Syndrome memo to troops. UN to investigate war crimes in Gaza conflict.

Mother of slain Capitol officer wants answers – National & International News – THU 27May2021

Mother of slain Capitol officer wants GOP to back a Jan. 6 commission. 4th workplace shooting in 2 months kills 8. Biden orders probe of Wuhan lab leak theory.

Congress wants your input on a public option healthcare plan! – National & International – WED 26May2021

Congress wants your input on a public option insurance bill; find out how you can submit your comment. Illegal construction threatens famous ancient site in Mexico.

Supreme Court rejects case of veteran put in chokehold – National & International News – TUE 25May2021

SCOTUS rejects case of veteran put in chokehold. GOP makes $1 trillion infrastructure counter proposal. Iran nuclear talks resume amid high stakes and tensions.

Ruling on Mississippi abortion law may fuel Supreme Court expansion fight – National & International News – MON 24May2021

Dems: abortion blow would fuel Supreme Court expansion. Many students opt out of standardized tests. Belarus hijacks plane to arrest dissident journalist.

7 rural Oregon counties want to join Idaho – National & International News – FRI 21May2021

7 rural Oregon counties want to join conservative Idaho. Farmers cash in big on climate initiative. Biden hopes to lead recovery in Gaza.

What would Biden’s FDR-style Climate Corps look like? – National & International News – THU 20May2021

What would Biden's Climate Corps look like? House backs Capitol Riot probe. Sanders, Squad move to block $735m Israel arms sale.

How long has the Memphis bridge had this crack in it? – National & International News – WED 19May2021

How long has the Memphis I-40 bridge had this crack? 1 in 10 police departments can spy on your Ring camera without a warrant. Spain sees influx of 8000 migrants in 36 hours.

Will of Mississippi voters overturned on ludicrous technicality – National & International News – TUE 18May2021

MS medical marijuana initiative overturned. DA: officers "justified" in gunning down Andrew Brown. Biden at last lends tentative support for Israel-Gaza ceasefire.

Why are lumber prices through the roof, and what’s being done about it? – National & International News – MON 17May2021

Why are lumber prices soaring? Supreme Court weighs Mississippi abortion restrictions. China using slave labor to take the lead in the solar power market.