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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Jasper Co., MS: 1 killed, dozens injured in overnight storms – National & International News – MON 19Jun2023

Jasper Co., MS: 1 killed, dozens injured in overnight storms. Daniel Ellsberg, whistleblower who leaked "Pentagon Papers," dies at 92. UN questions Greek response to deadly refugee boat disaster.
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Trump claims he’s been indicted in federal classified documents case; no word from DOJ – National & International News – THU 8Jun2023

Trump claims he's been indicted in classified documents case. Supreme Court sides with Black voters in AL in gerrymander case. EU finally agrees refugee plan after over a decade of crisis.

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.

Eighteen weather disasters cost US $165 billion in 2022 – National & International News – FRI 13Jan2023

Weather disasters cost US $165 billion in 2022. Exxon accurately predicted costs of climate change in 1970s. Cubans, Haitians continue dangerous sea journeys to FL despite policy changes.

Biden makes first trip to border amid crisis – National & International News – MON 9Jan2023

Critics on both sides unimpressed by Biden's first trip to border. Virginia: Authorities unsure what to do after 6-year-old shoots teacher. Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress.

Waves of Cuban, Haitian migrants encountered in Florida Keys since Dec. 30 – National & International News – THU 5Jan2023

Waves of Cuban, Haitian migrants encountered in Florida Keys since Dec. 30. Ukraine finds Iranian attack drone containing parts from 13 US companies.
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House GOP wants to take away Biden’s key tool for lowering gas prices, inflation – National & International News – MON 2Jan2023

House GOP wants to take away Biden's key tool for controlling gas prices, inflation. At least 500 migrants land on Florida islands in rickety boats. Ukraine claims to have killed hundreds of Russians in missile attack

Buffalo barber opens his shop for people to come in out of the cold – National & International News – TUE 27Dec2022

Buffalo barber opens his shop for people to come in out of the cold. Border crisis: Supreme Court allows Title 42 to stay in place indefinitely. China rushes to vaccinate elderly amid COVID surge, but many are hesitant.

Migrants in El Paso struggle to find shelter in below freezing temperatures – National & International News – FRI 23Dec2022

In El Paso, migrants struggle to get in out of the cold. Key Jan. 6 witness says Trump-linked lawyer pressured her on testimony. Chinese state media massively downplays COVID deaths.

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.
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Why you shouldn’t expect decisive election results tonight – National & International News – TUE 8Nov2022

Why you shouldn't expect decisive election results tonight. National Park Service asks visitors to please stop licking their toads. Far-right Italian government turns away refugees rescued at sea.