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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…

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 Positive rental reporting credit

Positive rental payment records can now help would-be home buyers

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As of April 2026, renters with good payment records can get credit for positive reports on rental payment history.
NEMiss.News NA Girls Volleyball team win State Level

Board of Aldermen Honor Girls’ Volleyball 2025 State Championship, pay more ice storm bills

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The New Albany Board of Aldermen honored the New Albany Girls Volleyball team's 2025 State championship, paid bills related to ice storm Fern and more.

Tennessee’s only Black-majority House district is gone. Mississippi won’t be far behind – National & International News

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Tennessee Republicans have voted to do away with the State's only Black-majority House district. Mississippi moves to follow suit.

Several US residents under observation after deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship – National & International News

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Several US residents under observation after deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship.

Trump pauses scheme to escort Hormuz ships after Iran strikes back – National & International News – TUE 5May2026

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Scheme to escort ships through Hormuz paused after Iran strikes back. Trump seeks off-ramps as ceasefire crumbles.

Trump threatens return to war as Iran stalemate drags on – National & International News

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Trump threatens to return to war as stalemate with Iran drags on.

After SCOTUS decision, Mississippi official calls to scrap state’s only majority-Black House district – National & International News

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After today's decision from the US Supreme Court, Shad White calls to scrap Mississippi's only majority-Black Congressional district

UAE leaves OPEC amid uncertain energy market – National & International News

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UAE abruptly leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil cartel.
NEmiss.News Major biden on White House Lawn, January 2021

Steve Patterson: The Adventures of Major Biden, the President’s Roguish Dog

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Guest author Steve Patterson reveals "the true story" of what happened to Joe Biden's dog Major when he left the White House. And he would know that story well.

Conspiracy theories abound after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner – National & International News

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Conspiracy theories abound after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Man ejected from Supervisors meeting. Board approves EMA request for burn ban – Supervisors 4-20-2026

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A man was removed from the April 20 Board of Supervisors meeting after using profanity. Supervisors approved a request for issuance of a burn ban and set a public hearing for May 18 for a property clean up on County Road 221.

Paint the Town May 1 – 2 in New Albany brings artists from across the state

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MS Plein Air Painters from across Mississippi will scatter throughout New Albany, painting local scenes for a competition. Registration is required by Monday April 27.