Archived beginning in 2021, this is a fast, convenient summary of the current day’s state, national and worldwide news items we believe our readers will find of interest. This service is posted Monday – Friday.

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…

Kansas City, MO: Police called reports of missing black women “unfounded”; then one escaped her captor’s basement – National & International News – THU 20Oct2022

Police said reports of missing black women "unfounded"; then one escaped her captor's basement. GOP vows to cut Medicare, Social Security if they win House. Truss out as UK PM.

Historically low water in Mississippi River exposes century-old shipwreck – National & International News – WED 19Oct2022

Historically low water in Mississippi River exposes century-old shipwreck. Trump deposed in suit by rape accuser. 'Mysterious' deaths of Russian elites raise eyebrows as Putin imposes martial law.

Congress probes Mississippi’s handling of Jackson water crisis – National & International News – TUE 18Oct2022

Congress probes Mississippi's handling of Jackson water crisis. Kroger-Albertsons merger may increase grocery prices. Zelenskyy: 1/3 of Ukraine's power stations destroyed. Nigeria: Floods kill 600 since summer.

Nurse who blew whistle on forced sterilizations of migrants still out of work 2 years later; doctor still practicing – National & International News – MON 17Oct2022

Whistleblower nurse who exposed non-consensual hysterectomies still out of work 2 years later. CA police arrest serial killer suspect. 8 prisoners dead in fire at notorious Iran prison.

Source: Trump considering testifying to Jan. 6 Committee – National & International News – FRI 14Oct2022

Source: Trump considering testifying to Jan. 6 Committee. Putin: No more mass bombardment of Ukraine, for now.

Quinton Simon update: Police believe Savannah toddler is deceased; mom prime suspect – National & International News – THU 13Oct2022

Quinton Simon update: Police believe toddler deceased; mom prime suspect. Lawyers: Bankruptcy won't shield Alex Jones from $1 billion Sandy Hook judgment. Parkland school shooter gets life sentence. US to help Haiti quell violence.

Jan. 6 committee to hold (possibly) final hearing tomorrow – National & International News – WED 12Oct2022

Jan. 6 committee to hold (possibly) final hearing tomorrow. Jury to decide fate of Parkland school shooter. UN considers Haiti's request for armed force to quell unrest.

Quinton Simon: GA Police ‘seize evidence’ in missing toddler case – National & International News – TUE 11Oct2022

Quinton Simon: Police 'seize evidence' in missing toddler case. Railroad union rejects contract, renewing possibility of strike. Calls grow in Congress to ban arm sales to Saudi Arabia.

Savannah police, FBI search for toddler, missing 5 days – National & International News – MON 10Oct2022

Savannah police, FBI search for toddler, missing 5 days. Pentagon struggles to address rising suicide rates. Russia strikes Kyiv in retaliation for Crimea bridge explosion.

Report: DOJ believes Trump may still be holding onto government documents – National & International News – FRI 7Oct2022

Report: DOJ believes Trump may still be holding onto government documents. Alabama prisoners strike over inhumane conditions. Iran protests: Family say 2nd girl murdered by police.

Biden pardons all previous federal marijuana possession convictions, to review scheduling – National & International News – THU 6Oct2022

Biden pardons all prior federal marijuana possession convictions, also to review scheduling. 4 kidnapped family members found dead in CA; suspect in custody. Dems propose bill to withdraw all US military aid from Saudi Arabia after OPEC cuts.

Hurricane Ian: Florida sheriff grandstands while his deputies threaten to arrest volunteers for trying to help – National & International News – WED 5Oct2022

Grandstanding sheriff threatens to arrest volunteers trying to help Ian victims. Mar-a-Lago case: 11th Circuit fast tracks DOJ special master appeal. OPEC+ cuts oil production, may lead to higher gas prices.