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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…

DOJ charges two Mississippi sheriffs and 12 officers in alleged bribery and drug trafficking scheme – National & International News – FRI 31Oct2025

After FBI sting, DOJ charges two Mississippi sheriffs and 12 officers in bribery and drug trafficking scheme.

Judge indicates she’ll order USDA to partially fund SNAP – National & International News – THU 30Oct2025

Judge indicates she'll order USDA to fund lapsing food programs. Sudan: Rebel force backed by US ally massacres civilians in Darfur.

Republicans vote down bill to fund food programs amid shutdown – National & International News – WED 29Oct2025

Republicans vote down bill to fund food programs amid shutdown. Mississippi lawmakers urge Gov. Tate to take action to fund benefits.

US continues military buildup in Caribbean, increasing pressure on Venezuela – National & International News – TUE 28Oct2025

US continues military buildup in Caribbean, increasing pressure on Venezuela. Jamaica, Cuba face one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded.

Trump team takes hard line with Israel to preserve ceasefire – National & International News

To preserve the Gaza ceasefire, Trump's team has publicly taken a tough line on Israel. But will it be enough?

MDHS: Mississippi SNAP recipients will not get November payments if shutdown continues – National & International News – THU 23Oct2025

The Mississippi Department of Human Services says SNAP recipients will not get November payments if federal government shutdown continues.

Epstein victim lawyer: US law enforcement knows identity of “well-known Prime Minister” accused of brutal assault – WED 22Oct2025National & International News

Epstein victim attorney: US law enforcement knows identity of "well-known Prime Minister" accused of brutal assault. UN court rules Israel must cease restricting aid into Gaza.

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GOP leadership shutdown strategy – National & International News – MON 20Oct2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GOP leadership shutdown strategy and her party's failure to address Americans' cost-of-living crisis.

Admiral commanding US forces in Caribbean unexpectedly retires amid Venezuela tensions – National & International News – FRI 17Oct2025

Admiral commanding US forces in Caribbean unexpectedly retires amid Venezuela tensions. More signs point to possible military action against Maduro.

State Dept. advisor charged with amassing top secret files, passing envelopes to Chinese officials – National & International News

Former Bush advisor charged with amassing top secret files, passing envelopes to Chinese officials. Israel holds up aid into Gaza over delay in returning deceased hostages.

Shutdown enters 3rd week with little sign of movement on either side – National & International News – WED 15Oct2025

Shutdown enters 3rd week with little sign of movement on either side. Concerns grow over direction of US military action against Venezuela.

Mississippi: Homecoming weekend shootings leave 9 dead, dozens injured in 5 counties – National & International News – TUE 14Oct2025

Several deadly shootings over homecoming weekend left 9 people dead and dozens injured in five Mississippi counties. Thorough investigation promised after Tennessee munitions factory explosion killed 16.