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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…

Thousands of Black people receive sinister texts threatening slavery – National & International News – FRI 8Nov2024

Thousands of Black people across the country have received texts threatening slavery. Pelosi blames Biden's late dropout for Harris's loss.

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff’s Dept. after torture of two Black men last year – National & International News – THU 19Sep2024

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff's Dept. after torture of two Black men last year Two Georgia women have died due to anti-abortion laws.

OPINION: Uncomfortable truths about Navalny and US hypocrisy over Assange and Israel – National & International News – MON 19Feb2024

US officials' outrage over Navalny's death makes their silence over the plight of Julian Assange and an impending massacre in Gaza all the more deafening.

DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist shooting in Jacksonville – National & International News – MON 28Aug2023

DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist shooting in Jacksonville. Trump chief-of-staff argues to move Georgia election prosecution to federal court. Taliban imposes further restrictions on women and girls, driving up suicides.

Pentagon leak suspect had personal arsenal, wanted to kill a “ton of people” – National & International News – THU 27Apr2023

Pentagon leak suspect had personal arsenal, wanted to kill a "ton of people". OK parole board rejects clemency for Richard Glossip, a death row inmate many believe innocent. Senators want US to seize Iranian oil tankers.

Texas: Abbot wants to pardon man convicted of murdering protester; juror calls it “a travesty” – National & International News – FRI 14Apr2023

Texas: Abbot wants to pardon a convicted murderer; juror calls it "a travesty". DOJ asks Supreme Court to lift limits on abortion pills. Middle East nations move towards ending costly and catastrophic rivalries, with no help from US.

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.