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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…

Why did the FBI raid Trump’s house? – National & International News – TUE 9Aug2022

FBI raids Trump's Florida home, seizes documents. Environmental groups say new climate bill does more harm than good. Violence continues in Israel, now in West Bank.

How strip mining made Kentucky floods many times deadlier – National & International News – MON 8Aug2022

Strip mining made Kentucky floods many times deadlier. Sen. Wicker helps kill bill to cap insulin costs at $35 a month. Israel bombards Gaza, kills at least 44, including 15 children.

Kansans vote decisively to protect abortion rights in state constitution – National & International News – WED 3Aug2022

Kansans vote decisively to protect abortion rights in state constitution. Senate GOP (belatedly) approves care for sick veterans after backlash. Sri Lankans wait in line for days to buy gas.

Bipartisan gun control bill moves towards vote – National & International News – WED 22Jun2022

Bipartisan gun control bill moves forward. Murder conviction overturned in case of GA man who left son to die in hot car. Afghanistan: At least 1000 dead after 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

PACT Act: Senate passes historic expansion of health coverage for veterans – National & International News – FRI 17Jun2022

Senate passes major healthcare expansion for veterans. FDA OKs COVID shot for youngest kids. UK official approves Assange extradition. Bodies found in search for missing Amazon pair.

Shrinkflation: Packages get smaller; prices don’t – National & International News – WED 8Jun2022

Shrinkflation: Packages get smaller; prices don't. Gun control: bipartisan Senate talks resume after deadly weekend. Russia-Turkey talks to end Ukraine grain blockade.

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 9 months – National & International News – WED 11May2022

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 9 months. Senate GOP and Joe Manchin block abortion rights bill. American reporter killed in Israel raid.

Senate passes bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent – National & International News – WED 16Mar2022

Senate votes for permanent Daylight Savings Time. Fed raises interest rates to curb inflation. Biden calls Putin 'war criminal' after Zelensky addresses Congress.

National efforts to protect voting rights flounder, despite White House promises – National & International News – THU 9Dec2021

National efforts to protect voting rights floundering. Starbucks, Amazon union drives gain steam. Indian farmers declare victory over controversial reforms.

Eviction ban ends, but not too late to get help – National & International News – MON 2Aug2021

Help still available for Mississippi renters facing eviction. Infrastructure vote possible this week. US, Israeli blame Iran for deadly ship attack.

Senators say ready to move forward with $1.2T infrastructure bill – National & International News – WED 28Jul2021

Senate may open debate on infrastructure tonight. CDC tells vaccinated to mask-up indoors. Well-diggers find 'world's largest' star sapphire.

New York City, California declare vaccine, testing mandates – National & International News – MON 26Jul2021

New York City, California announce vaccine/testing mandates. Stumbling blocks remain on infrastructure deal. Civilian deaths in Afghanistan up 47%.