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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.…
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

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…
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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…
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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…

Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction in doubt after allegations of jury tampering by clerk – National & International News – TUE 5Sep2023

Alex Murdaugh's attorneys seek new trial alleging egregious jury tampering by clerk. Court will draw new AL voting map after state defied order to make new majority Black district.

Federal judge strikes down Mississippi law that limited who can help mail-in voters – National & International News – FRI 28Jul2023

Court blocks Mississippi law limiting who can help mail-in voters. Alabama woman charged in kidnapping hoax. Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin surfaces after Niger Coup - or does he?

Airlines warn of dangerous disruption from 5G rollout – National & International News – TUE 18Jan2022

Airlines fear dangerous disruption from 5G rollout. Dems move forward with doomed voting rights bill. Tonga tsunami 'unprecedented disaster'.

Man receives heart transplant from pig in world first – National & International News – TUE 11Jan2022

Man receives pig heart transplant in world first. Biden pivots to voting rights. Landmine-sniffing hero rat dies aged 8.

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.

Dems draft bill to overturn states’ voting restrictions – National & International News – WED 15Sept2021

Dems draft Freedom to Vote Act. DOJ seeks pause on Texas abortion law. Haiti PM fires prosecutor who accused him in president's assassination.

Mississippi has quarantined 20,000 students since the start of the school year – National & International News – FRI 20Aug2021

20,000 MS students quarantined. TX voting rights standoff ends. Afghanistan: Biden commits to bringing home Americans and Afghan allies.

TX Gov. Abbott vows to arrest Dem lawmakers who fled state – National & International News – TUE 13Jun2021

Abbott vows arrest of fugitive Dems. Supply, labor shortages driving biggest price hikes since 2008. Iraq: 2nd deadly hospital explosion since April kills 92.

FDA approves controversial Alzheimer’s drug – National & International News – MON 7

FDA approves controversial Alzheimer's drug. Manchin backs watered-down voting rights protections. N Korea declares war on foreign slang, fashion.

Supreme Court to rule on Obamacare, voting rights this month – National & International News – TUE 1Jun2021

SCOTUS to rule on Obamacare, voting rights. CA wants to turn disused malls into homes. Canada: 215 Native children found buried at former school.

Poll: Most vaccine holdouts need more convincing – National & International News – TUE 11May2021

Poll: Most vaccine holdouts need more convincing. Dems, GOP do battle on voter rights. Why Israel carnage is good news for Netanyahu.
LBJ and Russell NEMiss.news

Steve Patterson: “Listen to Lyndon, Joe!”

Steve Patterson, frequent quest author on NEMiss.News, urges Joe Biden to follow LBJ's example in securing and protecting voting rights.