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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…

Big Tech urges Biden to embrace robot warfare – National & International News – TUE 2Mar2021

Big Tech urges Biden to embrace robot warfare. CDC warns of 4th COVID wave. Kidnapped Nigerian school girls rescued. Blind Yemeni boy, 9, teaching classes in a warzone.

Election fairness bill divides Congress – National & International News- MON 1Mar2021

GOP fury over Dems' election fairness bill. Single-dose J&J vaccines coming Tuesday. Myanmar leader charged after deadly protests. China viciously targets Uighur sex abuse victims.

Militants threaten to “blow up” Capitol during State of the Union – National & International News – FRI 26Feb2021

Militants threaten to "blow up" Capitol during State of the Union. New COVID variant in New York. US strikes "Iran-backed" militants in Syria. 100s of Nigerian schoolgirls feared kidnapped.

Biden re-opens Trump-era child migrant prison – National & International News – THU 25Feb2021

Biden re-opens Trump-era child migrant prison. Postmaster: USPS in "death spiral". Overboard sailor survives 14 hours clinging to sea trash. US to release report on Saudi journalist's murder.

Vaccine acceptance grows, except among Republicans – National & International News- WED 24Feb2021

Vaccine acceptance grows, except among Republicans. Two Dems block $15 minimum wage. Beijing loyalty oath for Hong Kong politicians. Myanmar junta courts Chinese support.

Senate probes riot security failures – National & International News – TUE 23Feb2021

Senate probes riot security failures. Ex-cop: FBI, NYPD involved in Malcolm X killing. 6500 migrants dead in Qatar World Cup prep.

Texans get sky-high power bills; frozen boy’s family sues – National & International News – MON 22Feb2021

Texans hit with sky-high power bills. Frozen boy's family sues. Israel uses vaccines as bargaining chips. Iran moves to halt nuke checks.

Texas nightmare continues – National & International News – FRI 19Feb2021

Nightmare continues in Texas. NASA rover lands on Mars. Congress revives Xinjiang product ban. Mariners stranded 4 years, just yards from shore.

Biden floats path to citizenship for undocumented – National & International News – THU 18Feb2021

Dems tackle immigration. Jobless claims still high. 10 nations used 75% of all vaccines. Israel begrudgingly allows 2000 jabs into Gaza.

Texans still freezing, without power – National & International News – WED 17Feb2021

Millions of Texans still without power. Workers strike for $15 minimum wage. Dutch court briefly strikes down COVID curfew. Pentagon refocuses on China.

Hospitals still ration PPE despite massive stockpiles – National & International News – TUE 18Feb2021

Hospitals still ration N95 masks despite stockpiles. Crimes targeting Asians on the rise. UN warns Myanmar military over protest suppression. Palestine: Israel blocks COVID vaccines to Gaza.

Border Agency: 6000 lone minors crossed border last month – National & International News – MON 15Feb2021

6000 kids crossed border last month. Biden pushes gun reform. 500 tankers explode at Iran-Afghan border. Ebola on rise in West Africa.