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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…
Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation – National & International News – FRI 17Mar2023
National & International NewsOver half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation.
FAA seeks to address string of near-collisions at US airports.
Poland, Slovakia to send Soviet-era jets to Ukraine.
Smith County, MS: Black man found decapitated after saying he was chased by white men; Sheriff says ‘no foul play’ – National & International News – THU 16Mar2023
National & International NewsIn October 2022, a young Black man went missing after calling to telling his mother white men were chasing him in three trucks. When his body was later found, authorities said they didn't suspect foul play. His family disagrees. What really happened in Taylorsville, MS?
Texas judge hears case that could ban abortion pills nationwide – National & International News – WED 15Mar2023
National & International NewsTexas judge hears case that could ban abortion pills nationwide.
Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic derailment.
Russian warplane forces down US surveillance drone over Black Sea.
Biden approves controversial Alaska drilling project – National & International News – TUE 14Mar2023
National & International NewsBiden approves controversial Alaska oil drilling project.
Autopsy: Atlanta "Cop City" activist had hands raised when shot.
Frustrated migrants rush border over "asylum" rumor.
Texas: Man sues three women for helping his ex-wife get an abortion – National & International News – MON 13Mar2023
National & International NewsTexas: Man sues three women for helping his ex-wife get an abortion.
Biden rushes to calm fears after two banks collapse in two days.
Arkansas loosens restrictions on child labor as feds crack down – National & International News – FRI 10Mar2023
National & International NewsArkansas loosens restrictions on child labor as feds crack down.
Snow covered parts of California now brace for heavy rain
Germany: 7 killed in mass shooting at Jehovah's Witness Hall.
Virginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won’t be charged – National & International News – THU 9Mar2023
National & International NewsVirginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged; more disturbing details emerge.
Biden releases ambitious budget proposal, challenges GOP to show their hand in debt ceiling fight.
Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk – National & International News – WED 8Mar2023
National & International NewsTexas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk.
DOJ moves to block merger between discount airlines JetBlue and Spirit.
Was Mexico kidnapping a case of mistaken identity?
Two American survivors of Mexico kidnapping return to US; two others dead – National & International News – TUE 7Mar2023
National & International NewsTwo American alive, two dead after Mexico kidnapping.
Southern California communities dig out, struggle to get supplies after massive snow.
Israeli soldiers raid refugee camp, kill 6 Palestinians.
Atlanta: Protests, multiple arrests at “Cop City” site where police gunned down eco-activist – National & International News – MON 6Mar2023
National & International NewsAtlanta: Protests, multiple arrests at "Cop City" site where eco-activist was gunned down by police.
Second Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio, just over a month after East Palestine.
Greece: Violent protests in Athens after train crash that killed 57.
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh convicted of killing wife and son, receives 2 life sentences – National & International News – FRI 3Mar2023
National & International NewsDisgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh convicted of killing wife and son, receives 2 life sentences. But this is not the end of the story.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly caps out-of-pocket cost of insulin to $35 – National & International News – WED 2Mar2023
National & International NewsDrugmaker Eli Lilly caps out-of-pocket cost of insulin to $35 (for real this time).
Judge: Starbucks violated workers' rights "hundreds of times".
Iran: Alarm over gas poisonings of hundreds of schoolgirls.