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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…

Are passengers solely to blame for air-rage? – National & International News – THU 1Jul2021

What's behind the spike in air-rage incidents? Iran wants guarantee US will not pull out of nuke deal again.

Cosby sex conviction thrown out – National & International News – WED 30Jun2021

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Court overturns Cosby sex conviction. Northwest heatwave kills dozens, buckles roads. Afghan civilians say "no choice" but to fight Taliban themselves.

Plenty of blame to go around in Miami condo collapse – National & International News – MON 28Jun2021

Miami condo collapse update: rescue efforts continue; blame game afoot. Fury in South Africa over proposal to allow women multiple husbands.

Many feared dead in Miami condo collapse – National & International News – THU 24Jun2021

Many feared dead in Miami condo collapse. CDC extends eviction ban. 100s of children's graves found at second Indian school in Canada.

Why flying is even more of a headache now than pre-pandemic – National & International News – WED 23Jun2021

Air travel headaches abound this summer. Senate GOP refuses to even debate voting rights bill. Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper to shut down.

Lumber prices dropping at last – National & International News – TUE 22Jun2021

Lumber prices finally dropping. New COVID Delta wave coming to US. North Korea: Kim's sister pours cold water on US talks hopes.

California weighs extending eviction ban beyond June 30 – National & International News – MON 21Jun2021

CA weighs extending eviction ban. Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA. Hardline cleric wins Iran presidency.

Supreme Court lets Nestle, Cargill off hook in child slavery case – National & International News – FRI 18Jun2021

SCOTUS shields corporations in child slavery case. Wildfires at 10-year high. North Korea's Kim admits famine fears, wants dialog with US.

S. Carolina court blocks electrocutions, orders firing squads – National & International News – THU 17Jun2021

SC court blocks electrocutions, orders firing squads. Record heatwave strains nation's power grids. Myanmar's civilians take up arms against military junta.

White House to combat domestic terror- National & International News – WED 16Jun2021

Feds to combat domestic terror. Senate vote on repeal of 2002 Iraq use-of-force authorization. Newly-minted Israeli unity government bombs Gaza.

Military weapons go AWOL, end up on streets – National & International News – TUE 15Jun2021

US military missing 1000s of weapons. Delta COVID variant doubles hospitalizations. Navy shows flag in Asia, stokes China tensions. 

Surprised whale gulps down, spits up diver – National & International News – MON 14Jun2021

Whale scoops up, spits out diver. Judge dismisses hospital workers' challenge to vaccine requirement. Israeli coalition ousts Netanyahu.