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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…

Smith County, MS: Black man found decapitated after saying he was chased by white men; Sheriff says ‘no foul play’ – National & International News – THU 16Mar2023

In October 2022, a young Black man went missing after calling to telling his mother white men were chasing him in three trucks. When his body was later found, authorities said they didn't suspect foul play. His family disagrees. What really happened in Taylorsville, MS?

Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk – National & International News – WED 8Mar2023

Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk. DOJ moves to block merger between discount airlines JetBlue and Spirit. Was Mexico kidnapping a case of mistaken identity?

Los Angeles: Gunman who killed 10 at Chinese New Year celebration found dead – National & International News – MON 23Jan2023

Los Angeles: Gunman found dead after killing 10 at Chinese New Year celebration- What we know about the case so far. DOJ finds 6 more classified documents at Biden home. Canada: $2.9 billion settlement with First Nations over boarding school harm

Feds open civil rights probe of Memphis PD over Black man who died after traffic stop – National & International News – THU 19Jan2023

Feds open civil rights probe of Tyre Nichols case. Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in film set shooting. Peru: Deadly protests continue over president's ouster last month.

Classified documents were found in old Biden office days before midterms – National & International News – TUE 10Jan2023

Classified documents found in old Biden office. California storms: At least 16 dead, nearly 200,000 without power. Kremlin probes Russian war critics; others turn up dead.

“I earned this job”: Behind-the-scenes drama in Speaker vote – National & International News – WED 4Jan2022

"I earned this job": Behind-the-scenes drama in Speaker vote. New FDA, DOJ rules will make abortion medication more widely available. More signs of US normalizing relations with Venezuela.

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.

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten his Black neighbors – National & International News – MON 5Dec2022

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten Black neighbors. California Gov. targets Big Oil's price gouging. Iran protests: Confusion after official implies morality police have disbanded.
Survivors and family members of victims of the May school shooting in Uvalde, TX, are suing state and local authorities for $27 billion.

Uvalde shooting survivors, families file $27 billion suit against state, local officials – National & International News – FRI 2Dec2022

Uvalde families sue state, local officials for $27 billion. Major blow to Trump as court dismisses arbiter in Mar-a-Lago docs case. Putin demands West recognize Ukraine annexations before talks.

Judge OKs federal intervention in Jackson water management – National & International News – THU 1Dec2022

Judge OKs federal intervention in Jackson water management. San Francisco board OKs police use of killer robots. Jamaica, Barbados seek slavery reparations from sugar baron British MP.
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Why must law enforcement deal with the mentally ill in Mississippi?

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MS Rep. Sam Creekmore IV is investigating the burden borne by MS law officers who are dealing with increasing numbers of mental patients. A federal judge has required the state of MS to improve its community-based mental health services.

Report: DOJ believes Trump may still be holding onto government documents – National & International News – FRI 7Oct2022

Report: DOJ believes Trump may still be holding onto government documents. Alabama prisoners strike over inhumane conditions. Iran protests: Family say 2nd girl murdered by police.