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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…
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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…
NEMiss.News Green Field Farm future

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…
NEMiss.News Green Field Farm future

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…
NEMiss.News Green Field Farm future

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…

Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia after Starlink cuts – National & International News

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Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia after Starlink and intel-sharing cuts allow missiles to hit Kiev without warning.

Aldermen discuss possible use of golf carts in Downtown New Albany (October 6, 2026)

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Aldermen discuss possible use of golf carts in Downtown New Albany (October 6, 2026).

Supervisors addressed county business in brief meeting (Oct. 5, 2026)

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The Union County Board of Supervisors addressed various county business in brief meeting (Oct. 5, 2026).

Mystery Dinner Theater features the life and death of Paul Rainey

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A four course dinner and a mystery theater presentation about Paul Rainey will be served up at the Union County Heritage Museum in November. Seaating is limited. Use links in the post to secure your tickes.

Trump strikes deal to ease Russia sanctions and import Russian diesel – National & International News

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Trump strikes deal to ease Russia sanctions and import Russian diesel.

Firing squad execution of 2009 Ft. Hood shooter to be livestreamed, Pentagon official says – National & International News

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Firing squad execution of 2009 Ft. Hood shooter to be livestreamed, Pentagon official says.

Woman who survived Tennessee execution is awake and talking – National & International News

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Woman who survived Tennessee execution is awake and talking. Attorneys believed she was "braindead".

Nolan Wells’ family demands fed probe after grand jury rejects criminal charges – National & International News

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Nolan Wells' family demands fed probe after grand jury rejects criminal charges.
NEMiss.News Baptist Cancer Awareness luncheon

Baptist Union County to Host Free Luncheon to Heighten Breast Cancer Awareness

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Baptist Union County Hospital is hosting its 2026 Breast Caner Awareness Luncheon. The luncheon is free, but prior registration is requested

TN governor halts executions after female inmate survives two lethal injections – National & International News

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TN governor halts executions after female inmate survives two lethal injections.

US military withdraws from Iraq as Pentagon rethinks Middle East presence – National & International News

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US military withdraws from Iraq as Pentagon rethinks Middle East presence.
NEMiss.News Green Field Farm future

Greenfield Farm of the Future discussed at the 29th Faulkner Literary Competition Luncheon

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The 29th William Faulkner Literary Competition Luncheon heard 2026 winners announced and information on Greenfield Writer's Residency project. John T. Edge and Jim Gulley were the featured speakers. See Competition winner's list in post
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