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…

Dems: baby formula maker’s greed to blame for sick babies, shortage – National & International News – WED 18May2022

Dems: Abbott's greed to blame for sick babies, baby formula shortage. DHS predicts violence ahead of SCOTUS abortion decision. Deadly China plane crash likely intentional, US says.

First Congressional hearing on UFOs in 50 years – National & International News – TUE 17May2022

First UFO hearings in Congress in 50 years. Report: Corporations using inflation as cover to price gouge. Fate of Ukrainian soldiers uncertain after surrender.

Breast milk donors step up amid baby formula shortage – National & International News – MON 16May2022

Breast milk donors step up amid baby formula shortage. Buffalo shooter deliberately sought out black victims. Israeli forces admit they may have killed journalist, attack her funeral.

Probe identifies 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far – National & International News – FRI 13May2022

500 Native American boarding school deaths found so far. Haitian refugee boat capsizes near Puerto Rico. North Korea's first COVID outbreak.

Manufacturer: 2 months for more baby formula to hit shelves – National & International News – THU 12May2022

Abbott: 2 months for more baby formula to hit shelves. Jan. 6 panel subpoenas McCarthy, other GOP House members. Finland to join NATO; Russia vows "retaliation".

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 9 months – National & International News – WED 11May2022

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 9 months. Senate GOP and Joe Manchin block abortion rights bill. American reporter killed in Israel raid.

Escaped con, prison guard lover planned shootout with police before capture – National & International News – TUE 10May2022

Escaped con recaptured, prison guard lover dead. Biden announces free internet deal for low-income households. Canada, Mexico prepare to receive America's reproductive refugees.

Reeves leaves door open to outlawing birth control in Mississippi – National & International News – MON 9May2022

Reeves won't rule out banning birth control; position on incest victims unclear. Baby formula shortage worsens. Former dictator's son likely to win Philippines presidency.

Fears Roe leak could signal demise of gay marriage, other rights – National & International News – FRI 6May2022

Roe leak argument could erode protections for LGBT, interracial marriage. Tennessee now among states with child hepatitis cases. Xinjiang: Adidas, Puma, Hugo Boss items contain cotton from forced labor.

Largest US cave figures found in Alabama, about 1000 years old – National & International News – THU 5May2022

Largest US cave figures found in Alabama, about 1000 years old. Woman finds priceless Roman bust in Texas thrift shop. Oil countries gradually open taps as prices rise.

US passes 1 million COVID deaths – National & International News – WED 5May2022

US passes 1 million COVID deaths. Fed raises interest rates again to cool inflation. EU proposes ban on Russian oil.

Leak shows Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade; what it means – National & International News – TUE 3May2022

What the leak signaling the end of Roe v. Wade leak means for the court, the mid-terms, and Mississippians.