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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…

Gaza activists say aid ship struck by drones off Malta – National & International News – FRI 2May2025
National & International NewsGaza activists say aid ship struck by drones off Malta.
Trump budget slashes spending for housing, health, education, NASA.

Waltz out as National Security Advisor after Signal chat fiasco – National & International News – THU 1May2025
National & International News
Waltz out as National Security Advisor after Signal chat fiasco.
Federal judge rules Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations unlawful.

US economy shrank in first quarter due to Trump’s trade war – National & International News – WED 30Apr2025
National & International NewsUS economy shrank in first quarter due to Trump trade war.
US, Ukraine sign minerals deal.
Pakistan claims India planning attack within 36 hours.

Trump budget tests House GOP unity, pitting tax cuts against Medicaid – National & International News – MON 28Apr2025
National & International NewsTrump budget tests House GOP unity, pitting tax cuts against Medicaid.
Spain, Portugal hit by nationwide power outages.

Milwaukee judge arrested for allegedly helping migrant evade ICE arrest – National & International News – FRI 25Apr2025
National & International NewsMilwaukee judge arrested for allegedly obstructing ICE arrest.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos gets 7 years in prison for fraud and ID theft.

Trump denies aid for Arkansas after deadly March tornadoes. What about Mississippi? – National & International News – THU 24Apr2025
National & International NewsTrump denies federal aid for Arkansas after deadly March tornadoes- What about Mississippi?
India, Pakistan inch closer to military confrontation after Kashmir attack.

After stock shock, Trump backs down on China tariffs and firing Fed chief – National & International News – TUE 22Apr2025
National & International NewsAfter stock shock, Trump backs down on China tariffs and firing Fed chief Powell.
VP Vance's India visit marred as gunmen kill at least 27 in Kashmir tourist spot.

World mourns the death of Pope Francis – National & International News – MON 21Apr2025
National & International NewsWorld mourns the death of Pope Francis.
Source to NPR: White House seeks Hegseth replacement after reports he shared war plans in 2nd group chat, which included family members.
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan puts Netanyahu on the spot.

Trump aims to fire Fed chair, appointed in his first term – National & International News – FRI 18Apr2025
National & International NewsTrump aims to fire Fed chair, appointed in his first term.
Trump moves to reclassify federal workers, making them easier to fire.
Without progress, Trump, Rubio warn US could "move on" from Ukraine peace talks.

French university offers “scientific refugee” spots to US academics; hundreds apply – National & International News – THU 17Apr2025
National & International NewsHundreds of academics from top US universities apply to be "scientific refugees" in France.
Shooting at FSU campus kills 2, injures 6.
ICJ hears case against UAE for complicity in Sudan genocide.

Judge threatens contempt for Trump admin over El Salvador deportation flights – National & International News – WED 16Apr2025
National & International NewsJudge threatens contempt for Trump admin over El Salvador deportations.
Trump floats sending Americans to El Salvador prison.
Hamas "loses contact" with group holding US citizen in Gaza after Israeli bombing.

Arson attack at Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion, suspect in custody – National & International News – MON 14Apr2025
National & International NewsArson attack at Pennsylvania Governor's mansion, suspect in custody.
Harvard defies Trump admin demands, has funding pulled.