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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…

In latest battle between Trump and Harvard, court blocks DHS move to bar university from enrolling foreign students- National & International News – FRI 23May2025
National & International NewsCourt blocks DHS move to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Europe, 25% on Apple

Chicago man charged in slaying of two Israeli embassy staff in DC. Manifesto found – National & International News – THU 22May2022
National & International NewsChicago man charged in slaying of two Israeli embassy employees in DC.
Supreme Court deadlocks 4-4 on publicly-funded religious schools.
The Treasury will soon mint its last penny, at least for now.

CBO: House Republican budget bill will slash Medicare, Medicaid – National & International News – WED 21May2025
National & International NewsCBO: Republican budget bill will slash Medicare, Medicaid.
US intelligence leaks Israeli plans to attack Iran.

After fruitless call with Putin, Trump takes up Pope’s offer to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict – National & International News – TUE 20May2025
National & International NewsAfter fruitless call with Putin, Trump takes up Pope’s offer to mediate conflict.
Trump touts $175 billion missile defense system for US.

North Mississippi at risk for tornadoes on Tuesday! – National & International News – MON 19May2025
National & International NewsNorth Mississippi at risk for tornadoes tomorrow; storms killed 28 in Midwest, South this weekend.
Trump warns Walmart against tariff-induced price hikes.
Israel launches major new Gaza offensive; UK, Canada, France threaten sanctions.

As Mississippi awaits FEMA relief for March tornadoes, acting director says disaster recovery burden will shift to states- National & International News – FRI 16May2025
National & International NewsOver one month since Mississippi requested FEMA relief for March tornado damage, the Trump administration still has not responded. This week, FEMA's new acting head indicated states will bear more of the burden for disaster recovery.

Walmart CFO says customers will soon see tariff-induced price hikes – National & International News – THU 15May2025
National & International NewsWalmart CFO says tariff-induced price hikes just weeks away.
Supreme Court weighs Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship.
Georgia hospital tells family brain-dead woman must carry fetus to term.

Menendez Brothers eligible for parole after judge approves resentencing – National & International News – TUE 13May2025
National & International NewsMenendez Brothers eligible for parole after judge approves resentencing.
Milkwaukee judge indicted for attempting to prevent ICE arrest.
Trump's Middle East trip and Qatari "plane gate".

Trump order to cut drug prices raises doubts – National & International News – MON 12May2025
National & International NewsTrump order to cut drug prices raises doubts.
Stocks rally after US, China agree to slash tariffs.
Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage in "good faith" gesture to Trump.

WH advisor: Admin “actively looking at” suspending due process for migrants – National & International News – FRI 9May2025
National & International NewsTrump advisor: WH "actively looking at" suspending due process for migrants.
Menendez Bros' resentencing hearing set for next week after damaging risk assessment.
Trump’s growing frustration with Netanyahu may signal shift in US-Israel relations.

Pope Leo XIV elected, first ever American supreme pontiff – National & International News – THU 8May2025
National & International NewsFirst ever American pope elected.
Trump admin wants to send migrants to Rwanda, Libya.

Staffers for Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) allege serious mental health concerns – National & International News – TUE 6May2025
National & International NewsStaffers for Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) allege serious mental health concerns.
US declares ceasefire with Yemen's Houthis after weeks of bombing.
India carries out airstrikes on Pakistan, Kashmir.