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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…

Why slavery is on the ballot in five states – National & International News – THU 27Oct2022

Why slavery is on the ballot in five states. STL school shooter used rifle previously confiscated by police. UN: World's efforts to avert climate catastrophe "highly inadequate".

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.

All of Puerto Rico without power as hurricane passes over – National & International News – MON 19Sep2022

Puerto Rico without power as hurricane passes over. Fast food chains fight California legislation giving workers more rights. Gas hike sparks violent protests in Haiti.

Railroad strike averted after marathon White House talks – National & International News – THU 15Sep2022

Railroad strike averted after marathon White House talks. Trouble brews between liberal, moderate Dems over must-pass funding bill. US unfreezes billions in Afghan funds to stabilize economy.

GOP recoils from Graham’s national 15-week abortion ban – National & International News – WED 14Sep2022

GOP recoils from Graham's national 15-week abortion ban. Nationwide railroad strike looms; could cost US $2 billion per day. Famine fears grow in flood-ravaged Pakistan.

DOJ subpoenas 30 Trump associates in Jan. 6 probe – National & International News – TUE 13Sep2022

DOJ subpoenas 30 Trump associates in Jan. 6 probe. Minnesota nurses strike for better pay, staffing. Ukraine's eastern offensive caught Russia off guard.

Reporters uncover child labor in Alabama Hyundai facility – National & International News – MON 25Jul2022

Reporters uncover child labor in Alabama Hyundai facility. Possible cause of mysterious child hepatitis cases found. Myanmar executes pro-democracy activists.

LA strippers campaign for nation’s first unionized strip club – National & International News – MON 11Jul2022

Strippers campaign for nation's first unionized strip club. Jan. 6: 2 more hearings this week; Bannon agrees to testify. Sri Lankans occupy president's palace demanding his resignation.

Abortion care workers unionize, expecting “tidal wave of need” – National & International News – TUE 5Jul2022

Abortion care workers unionize, expecting "tidal wave of need". Jan. 6: Charges for Trump possible; more witnesses come forward. Brazil: Bolsonaro's “surrender of the Amazon to crooks” led to activist, journalist's murders.

California bill champions 4-day work week – National & International News – WED 13Apr2022

California weighs adopting 4-day work week. Texas: DA vows to halt execution of woman many believe is innocent. Biden accuses Russia of genocide in Ukraine.

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers – National & International News – FRI 8Apr2022

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers. Starbucks union drive gains ground. Men posing as agents bribed Secret Service protecting Bidens, Harris. Ukraine: rockets kill 50 at train station.

Amazon warehouse becomes first in US to form union – National & International News – FRI 1Apr2022

Amazon warehouse first in US to form union. House passes bill to cap insulin prices; most Republicans voted against it. Zelensky fires two generals, brands them "traitors".