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Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Study sees possible COVID link with mysterious child hepatitis cases – National & International News – WED 15Jun2022
National & International NewsStudy sees possible COVID link with mysterious child hepatitis cases. Fed announces biggest rate hike since 1994; another likely in July. UK's controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda on hold.
Biden calls for ban on military-style assault weapons, calls out GOP inaction – National & International News – FRI 3Jun2022
National & International NewsBiden calls for ban on military-style assault weapons, calls out GOP inaction. 15,000 march through Mexico in largest migrant caravan ever.
Idaho passes Texas-style abortion ban – National & International News – THU 24Mar2022
National & International NewsIdaho passes Texas-style abortion ban. US will accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. NATO to send 40,000 more troops to eastern border.
FBI, White House warn of Russian cyber attacks on US companies – National & International News – WED 23Mar2022
National & International NewsFBI warns US firms of Russian cyber attacks. Ex-Education Secretary: Biden should forgive all student debt. Biden admin: Yes to Ukrainian refugees; No to others.
Boat carrying 300 Haitian refugees runs aground in Florida Keys – National & International News – MON 7Mar2022
National & International NewsBoat carrying 300 Haitian refugees runs aground in Florida Keys. Trucker convoy circles D.C. for second day. Ukraine: Russian shelling prevents civilian evacuations.
FDA may approve Pfizer boosters for all adults today – National & International News – THU 18Nov2021
National & International NewsFDA may approve Pfizer boosters for all adults today. Activists call on OK governor to halt execution of man who may be innocent. Belarus shelters migrants stranded on Polish border.
7 years later, Flint lead crisis victims to get payout – National & International News – THU 11Nov2021
National & International NewsFlint lead crisis victims get $626 million settlement. Federal judge strikes down TX school mask mandate ban. EU accuses Belarus of migrant "terrorism".
GOP threatens to tank economy over infrastructure bill – National & International News – THU 23Sept2021
National & International NewsGOP threatens to tank economy in debt ceiling fight. FDA OKs Pfizer boosters for some. DHS plans to detain Haitians at Gitmo.
Coroner rules Gabby Petito death a homicide – National & International News – WED 22Sept2021
National & International NewsCoroner rules Petito death a homicide. Eviction moratorium effort revived in Congress. Misinformation led Haitians to camp under TX bridge.
Pentagon unsure whether UFOs are alien technology – National & International News – FRI 4Jun2021
National & International NewsPentagon can neither confirm nor deny alien origin for UFOs. Federal court backs CDC eviction ban. Denmark to expel refugees to third country. What the global corporate tax rate means for infrastructure.
Woman gives surprise birth on plane helped by doctor, nurses – National & International News – TUE 4May2021
National & International NewsWoman gives birth on plane. Biden raises refugee cap. Palestinians evicted to make way for Jewish settlers. Iran-UK-US talks on hostages, sanctions.
White House “energy attacks” investigated – National & International News – FRI 30Apr2021
National & International NewsFeds investigate White House "energy attacks". FDA to ban menthol cigarettes. Israel: 45 crushed to death at religious festival. Kenya to close refugee camps, home to 400,000.