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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…

Brookhaven, MS: FedEx driver shot at by two men sues for $5 million – National & International News – WED 29Nov2023

Brookhaven, MS: FedEx driver shot at by two men sues for $5 million.  UAW push to unionize Toyota, Tesla, other automakers. US foiled plot by India to assassinate American Sikh activist, DOJ says.

Pentagon wants to let AI weapons to autonomously kill humans – National & International News –

Pentagon wants to let AI weapons to autonomously kill humans. Top TX court hears challenge to abortion bans from patients, doctors.

Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to bring down prices – National & International News –

Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to bring down prices. Three young Palestinians shot in Vermont; suspect in custody. Ukraine steps up conscription effort amid manpower shortage.

Fmr. Obama official arrested for harassing Muslim street vendor – National & International News – FRI 24Nov2023

Fmr. Obama official arrested for harassing Muslim street vendor. Fmr. NY Gov. Cuomo, NYC Mayor Adams, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jamie Foxx and Sean "Diddy" Combs sued for sex assault. Hostages exchanged in Israel; IDF shoots Gazans attempting to return home during ceasefire.

Pentagon fails 6th audit in a row, cites “progress” – National & International News – WED 22Nov2023

Pentagon fails 6th audit in a row, cites "progress". Jury finds egg producers conspired to fix prices. More signs Israel-Gaza war could expand and pull in US.

Mississippi man killed, buried without family’s knowledge, laid to rest a second time – National & International News – TUE 21Nov2023

Mississippi man killed, buried without family's knowledge, laid to rest a second time. Israeli cabinet approves hostage release plan with 4-day pause in Gaza shelling.

Biden turns 81, gets more bad poll numbers over Israel support – National & International News – MON 20Nov2023

Biden turns 81, gets more bad poll numbers over Israel support. Mysterious, potentially deadly, illness strikes hundreds of dogs in several states. Right-wing candidate wins Argentina presidency. Media skeptical of IDF claims of Hamas base in Gaza hospital.

Starbucks sees biggest ever employee walkout on its busiest day of the year – National & International News – THU 16Nov2023

Starbucks sees biggest ever employee walkout on its busiest day of the year. NY Rep. Santos faces renewed calls for expulsion after damning House Ethics report.

Biden meet’s China’s Xi in California in attempt to thaw relations – National & International News – WED 15Nov2023

Biden and Xi meet in California in attempt to thaw relations. Senate to vote on continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown.

Toyota, Honda and Hyundai raise wages after UAW gains with Ford, GM and Stellantis – National & International News – TUE 14Nov2023

Toyota, Honda and Hyundai raise wages after union wins with Ford, GM and Stellantis strikes. Former Speaker McCarthy "elbows" TN lawmaker in back ahead of budget vote.

House GOP scrambling with days to avert a government shutdown – National & International News – MON 13Nov2023

House GOP scrambling with one week to avert a government shutdown. Gaza health centers under threat; Israeli West Bank settlers target Arabs.

Actors’ union reaches tentative agreement with studios; productions resume – National & International News -THU 8Nov2023

Actors' union reaches tentative agreement with studios; production resumes. House GOP nixes votes on stopgap funding bill as shutdown looms. "Turning point" in Myanmar civil war?