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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…

Did rising sea levels cause the Miami condo collapse? – National & International News – THU 17Feb2022

Did rising sea levels cause the Miami condo collapse? DOJ probes firms exploiting supply chain woes for record profits. "Freedom Convoy": Four arrested in plot to kill Canadian police.

New York State: Girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room – National & International News – WED 16Feb2022

Girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room. In a first, Sandy Hook families announce $73M settlement with gunmaker Remington. Russia says it's withdrawing Ukraine troops; U.S., Ukraine skeptical. 

Western megadrought driest in 1,200 years – National & International News – TUE 15Feb2022

Western megadrought worst in 1,200 years. Trump's accounting firm cuts ties, says past decade's statements 'unreliable'. Canada: Trudeau invokes emergency powers to dislodge 'Freedom Convoy'.

Brookhaven, MS: Two white men charged with shooting at black FedEx driver – National & International News – MON 14Feb2022

Brookhaven, MS: Two white men charged with shooting at black FedEx driver. Various groups try to organize U.S. "Freedom Convoy". U.S. stokes fears Russia could invade Ukraine this week.

DHS: ‘Freedom Convoy’-style trucker protest may disrupt Super Bowl – National & International News – FRI 11Feb2022

DHS warns "Freedom Convoy"-style trucker protest may disrupt Super Bowl. Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine now.

Starbucks fires 7 union organizers at Memphis store – National & International News – THU 10Feb2022

Starbucks fires 7 union organizers in Memphis. Trump denies flushing documents down White House toilet. Russia ups Ukraine tensions.

Canada: Arson, arrests in Ottawa amid ‘Freedom Convoy’ chaos – National & International News – WED 9Feb2022

Canada: Arrests, arson in Ottawa amid 'Freedom Convoy' chaos. Congress finally moves to remedy poison pill law that nearly killed the US Postal Service.

IRS nixes ‘selfie’ requirement for tax info after backlash – National & International News – TUE 8Feb2022

IRS nixes 'selfie' requirement for tax info after backlash. Urgent action needed after 100,000 opioid deaths last year. Macron's Russian diplomacy raises eyebrows.

Body of missing Mississippi WWII soldier coming home after 80 years – National & International News – MON 7Feb2022

Body of Mississippi WWII soldier coming home after 80 years. Delta wants unruly passengers on no-fly list. Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over 'Freedom Convoy'.

Memphis: Storm leaves 135,000 without power – National & International News – FRI 4Feb2022

Memphis: Storm leaves 135,000 without power. Overwhelmed hospitals await relief from foreign nurses. U.S. says Russia hatching 'false-flag' attack in Ukraine.

NC fertilizer plant still burns, could cause ‘one of the worst explosions in U.S. history’ – National & International News – THU 3Feb2022

NC fertilizer plant still burning, could explode. Teacher shortage may persist long after pandemic. Canada: Truckers protesting vaccine rule wreak havoc.

GA sheriff offers $500,000 of his own money in case of teen found dead in gym mat – National & International News – WED 2Feb2022

GA sheriff offers $500K reward in case of teen found dead in gym mat. Texans fear repeat of 2021 blackouts. Putin says US stoking Ukraine tensions.