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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…

States sue to stop DOGE accessing Americans’ personal data – National & International News – FRI 7Feb2025
National & International NewsStates sue to stop DOGE accessing Americans' personal data.
Ukraine: Zelensky offers Trump mineral deal in exchange for US security support.

Trump administration sues Chicago and Illinois officials for resisting deportation agenda – National & International News – THU 6Feb2025
National & International NewsTrump administration sues Chicago and Illinois officials for resisting immigration agenda.
Federal judge paused federal worker "buyout".

Trump plan for US “takeover” of Gaza meets mixed reaction – National & International News – WED 5Feb2025
National & International NewsTrump has proposed a US "takeover" of Gaza and the, likely permanent, removal of its population. How serious is Trump's proposal and is it feasible?

China tariff begins today after Mexico, Canada tariffs averted – National & International News – TUE 4Feb2025
National & International NewsChina tariff begins today after Mexico, China tariffs averted.
Over 90% of US airport control towers are understaffed.
Musk, Trump create opening for China with USAID shutdown.

Trump: Tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada will start Saturday, Feb 1 – National & International News – FRI 31Jan2024
National & International NewsTrump says his tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will go into effect tomorrow, though details remain sketchy. What are the possible impacts on American consumers and businesses?

Without evidence, Trump blames DEI for deadly DC crash – National & International News – THU 30Jan2025
National & International NewsWhile last night's tragedy in DC was preventable, a combination of troubling factors may have made it inevitable. None of them have to do with DEI.

Former NJ Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 years in gold bar bribe case – National & International News – WED 29Jan2025
National & International NewsFormer NJ Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 years in gold bar bribe case.
White House rescinds shambolic federal fund freeze.

Judge blocks Trump order to freeze funds for Medicaid, food stamps and other assistance – National & International News – TUE 28Jan2025
National & International NewsA memo freezing all federal grant spending sparked uncertainty and chaos across the country.
White House puts New Jersey drone mystery to rest.

Putin says he is ready for Ukraine talks, echoes Trump’s 2020 election claims – National & International News – MON 27Jan2025
National & International NewsTrump fires 18 inspectors general in overnight purge.
Putin says he is ready for Ukraine talks.
Colombian President spars with Trump over deportation flights - how much do they cost?

After Gaza ceasefire success, Trump and Witkoff eye Iran nuke deal – National & International News
National & International NewsTrump and Witkoff want to remake the Middle East through peace-for-trade deals, and war hawks in Washington and Israel are furious about it.

Trump orders declassification of all JFK, RFK, MLK, Jr., assassination records – National & International News – THU 23Jan2025
National & International NewsTrump orders release of all JFK, RFK, MLK, Jr., assassination records.
ICE launches first major immigrant raids; Ag leaders warn of higher food prices.

Trump threatens new Russia sanctions if no peace deal soon – National & International News – WED 22Jan2025
National & International NewsDOJ orders prosecution of officials resisting Trump immigration agenda.
Trump may adjourn Congress for recess appointments.
Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia if no peace deal soon.