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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…

BREAKING: Israel strikes Iran, retaliation expected – National & International News – THU 12Jun2025
National & International NewsBreaking : Israel strikes Iran, retaliation expected. Iran vowed retaliation against US bases if Israel struck.
Air India crash kills 240 people - British man sole survivor.

Trump wants to “wean” states off FEMA help after hurricane season – National & International News – WED 11Jun2025
National & International NewsTrump wants to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after hurricane season.
LA ICE protests wind down as military incursion ramps up. CA mayor and Marine veteran urges brethren deployed to LA: "Remember, you are dealing with Americans".

Dems raise fears over Trump’s authoritarian turn as 700 Marines arrive in LA – National & International News – TUE 10Jun2025
National & International NewsDems raise fears over Trump's authoritarian turn as 700 Marines arrive in LA.
Fentanyl deaths way down among young people, but will this trend survive Trump's cuts?

Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters, “kidnaps” crew – National & International News – MON 9Jun2025
National & International NewsIsrael seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters, “kidnaps” crew.
Trump mobilizes 700 Marines to quell LA protests against ICE.

Salvadoran man deported in error returned to US to face trafficking indictment – National & International News – FRI 6June2025
National & International NewsSalvadoran man deported in error returned to US to face trafficking indictment.
While GOP in Congress seek Trump-Musk truce, others root for permanent rift.

Trump-Musk feud explodes in threats, accusations – National & International News – THU 5Jun2025
National & International NewsTrump - Musk feud explodes in threats, accusations.
Trump issues new travel ban on 12 countries.
Israel supporting ISIS-linked gangs of aid looters in Gaza.

CBO: GOP tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured – National & International News – WED 4Jun2025
National & International NewsCongressional Budget Office: GOP tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured
Smoke from Canadian fires impacts US air quality, reaches Europe.
Putin will "respond" to recent Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia, Trump says.

Three young girls found dead in Washington State campground; father sought as suspect – National & International News – TUE 3Jun2025
National & International NewsThree young girls found dead in Washington State campground; father sought as suspect.
Boulder suspect's wife and five children taken into ICE custody.
South Korean opposition leader wins presidency after incumbent declared martial law.
Israel has killed over 100 Gazans seeking aid in past week.

Republican Senators walk Medicaid tightrope in budget negotiations – National & International News – MON 2Jun2025
National & International News
Republican Senators walk Medicaid tightrope in budget negotiations.
Attempted murder, hate crimes charges for man accused of Molotov attack on Israel hostage rally.

After trade court blocks most of Trump’s tariffs, appeals court reinstates them – National & International News – THU 29May2025
National & International NewsAfter trade court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, Appeals Court reinstates them.
Hamas reviews US-Israeli ceasefire counter proposal days after Israel rejected deal.

Russia proposes second round of Ukraine peace talks amid war of words with Trump – National & International News – WED 28May2025
National & International NewsRussia proposes second round of Ukraine peace talks amid war of words with Trump. Russia's attacks on Ukraine have recently intensified, casting doubt on ceasefire prospects.

Loss of FEMA aid hampers post-Helene recovery in North Carolina – National & International News – TUE 27May2025
National & International NewsLoss of FEMA aid hampers post-Helene recovery in North Carolina.
After jailbreak, Arkansas seeks former police chief convicted of murder, rape.
US-Israeli backed Gaza aid effort something between a sham and a shambles.