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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…

NASA auditor blasts Boeing’s quality control in latest setback for company – National & International News – FRI 9Aug2024

NASA auditor blasts Boeing's quality control in latest setback for company. Remnants of Hurricane Debby bring flooding to Northeast. UK riots: Over 700 arrests in far-right violence.

Hawaii: Videos suggest downed power lines sparked devastating fires – National & International News – WED 16Aug2023

Videos suggest downed power lines sparked Maui's devastating fires. 9/11 families told death penalty may be off the table for hijackers. North Korea says US soldier fled racism in military.

Feds charge 6 Rankin County, MS, deputies in torture of two Black men – National & International News – THU 3Aug2023

Six Rankin County, MS, deputies federally charged in torture of two Black men. Six months after OH trail derailment, no action from Congress. Threats of war in Africa after Niger coup.

UPS strike deadline nears ; mail your parcels now – National & International News – MON 24Jul2023

Deadline approaching for nationwide UPS strike. Ohio: Black trucker mauled by police dog after being pulled over for missing mud flap. Israel passes law to curb courts despite massive protests.

DOJ: Mississippi law creating state-appointed judges in Jackson discriminates against Black residents – National & International News – THU 13Jul2023

DOJ: Mississippi law creating state-appointed judges in Jackson discriminates against Black residents. Hollywood actors join writers in strike over pay, AI. Russia: Questions over fate of Wagner leader Prigozhin after mutiny.

Tucker Carlson fired from Fox, Don Lemon fired from CNN – National & International News – MON 24Apr2023

Tucker Carlson fired from Fox, Don Lemon fired from CNN. NAACP sues Mississippi over "separate and unequal" policing in Jackson.

Dadeville, AL: Shooter believed at large after 4 killed, 28 wounded in birthday party shooting – National & International News – MON 17Apr2023

Dadeville, AL: Shooter at large after 4 killed, 28 wounded in birthday party shooting. Kansas City, MO: Black teen shot after going to wrong house to pick up his brothers. Sudan: Nearly 200 civilians killed as rival armies face off in "fight to the death"

EPA probes Mississippi state government for discrimination in Jackson water crisis – National & International News – FRI 21Oct2022

EPA probes Mississippi state government for discrimination in Jackson water crisis. Doctors warn parents to be on the look out for severe respiratory illness in children. Zelenskyy: Russia plans to blast major dam in Ukraine

Kansas City, MO: Police called reports of missing black women “unfounded”; then one escaped her captor’s basement – National & International News – THU 20Oct2022

Police said reports of missing black women "unfounded"; then one escaped her captor's basement. GOP vows to cut Medicare, Social Security if they win House. Truss out as UK PM.