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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…

Grand jury will not file criminal charges in Nolan Wells’ death on Horn Island – National & International News

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A Jackson County grand jury will not file criminal charges in the July death of Nolan Wells. Jackson County DA takes aim at Wells family attorney Ben Crump for casting blame despite finding no evidence of a crime.

John T Edge & Jim Gulley are 2026 Faulkner Literary Luncheon Speakers: Get tickets by Sept 23

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The 2026 Faulkner Competition Awards Luncheon will be September 25. Speakers Jojn t. Edge and Jim Gulley will discuss the Greenfield Farm Project to reate the Missisippi Writers' retreat. Luncheon tickets must be paid for by September 23.

Aldermen review more properties for clean up and set further public hearings (9.1.2026)

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Aldermen review more properties for clean up and set further public hearings

Vehicle crashed into home on South Central Ave., fled the scene

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Local law enforcement and other first responders are at the scene where a vehicle crashed into a home.

Trump-Xi meeting brings AI arms race into focus – National & International News

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Trump doubles down on controversial AI arms race with China ahead of meeting with Xi next week. Will they find common ground on safety guardrails?

Yemen-Saudi conflict spins out of control, drives up oil prices – National & International News

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Yemen-Saudi conflict spins out of control, drives up oil prices. How did we get here and how will it end?

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s plan to have US Postal Service regulate mail ballotsNational & International News

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Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to have US Postal Service regulate mail ballots.
NEmiss.NewS Vance Witt retires

BNA Bank to honor Chairman Vance Witt’s 58 Years of Service at Retirement Reception

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BNA Bank Cordially invites the public to join them for a reception honoring Vance Witt for his 58 years of service to both BNA Bank and to the community it serves. A retirement celebrtion at the Magnolia Civic Center On Friday September 18, from 2pm to 4pm. m

Man arrested in death of Black woman found hanging last month in Jackson, MS – National & International News

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Jackson PD announce arrest in death of Black woman found hanging last month after state medical examiner rules homicide.

Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea port as war expands – National & International News

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Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea port as Middle East war expands.

Trump escalates Canada trade war with swipe at aviation industry – National & International News

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Trump escalates Canada trade war with swipe at aviation industry.

Israel seeks Trump’s support to expel Palestinians from Gaza – National & International News

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Israel seeking Trump's support for previously-shelved plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza.
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