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New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

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Guest Author Steve Patterson wrote this special Thanksgiving Day post in 2019. We hope our readers will enjoy reading Steve's Thanksgiving thoughts as they give thought to their own blessings.
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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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…

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…
NEMiss.news NEMCC Tiger Awards for 2025-26

NEMCC Annual Tiger Awards go to Eleven Student-Athletes, Including Two from Union County

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Congratulations to the eleven student-athletes who are winners of the Northeast Mississippi Community College Annual Tiger Awards for the 2025-2026 school year. Two of the eleven are from Union County schools.

US reportedly drops 2000-lb bomb on family home on Iran’s Qeshm IsIand, killing 3 – National & International News

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US reportedly drops 2000-lb bomb on family home on Iran's Qeshm IsIand, killing 3. US stocks of long-range missiles also running dangerously low.
NEMiss.News 2026 NEMCC Volleyball team

Fourth Season of NEMCC Lady Tigers Volleyball Has Revamped Conference Schedule

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Lady Tigers volleyball will drop from 16 games to ten in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) to align the team scheduling with other major sports teams in the conference. New Schedule included in post.

DOJ moves to drop charges against former Olympian for vandalizing reflecting pool in DC- National & International News

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The Department of Justice has moved to drop charges against former Olympian for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in DC.

Low US missile stockpiles strained as Iran war spreads – National & International News

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With Iran expanding its strikes and going on the offensive, think tank releases stunning new estimate of dwindling US missile interceptor stocks.

Steve Patterson: Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy; A Theological Perspective?

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Guest author Steve Patterson writes about the similarities between the path to a meal of Country ham with red-eye gravy and God's provision of divine grace. In Steves words, " a culinary picture of Grace."

Police Chief Chris Robertson warns of burglaries, advises vigilance and seeks information

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Police Chief Chris Robertson urges New Albany citizens to be vigilant in light of a recent string of burglaries. See

Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho 4 killings – National & International News

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Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho 4 killings.

Trump pauses Iran strikes after warnings of dwindling munitions stockpiles – National & International News

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Trump pauses Iran strikes after warnings of dwindling munitions stockpiles.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School fair 2026

Baptist Hospital Union Co. had a large crowd at their 2026 Back-to-School Health Fair

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Baptist Hospital Union County's Back-to-School Health Fair celebrated Freedom, Health and Fun, in recognition of America's 250th Birthday celebration.

Military and economic risks rise along with oil prices as Iran war expands – National & International News

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Military and economic risks rise along with oil prices as Iran war expands.

Baptist Union County Hospital’s Back to School Health Fair is tomorrow, July 25

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Baptist Union County's Back-to-School Health Fair will be Saturday, July 25th. The goal of the popular event is to help local students get off to a healthy and successful school year.
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