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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 Drovr bu shooting in Northside

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 Drovr bu shooting in Northside

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 Drovr bu shooting in Northside

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 Marilynne Robinson receives Pulitzer Award, 2005

Steve Patterson: I’M IN LOVE WITH A WOMAN I NEVER MET!

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Guest Author Steve Patterson has found a rare new love who has affected him greatly. Her beautifully written Pulitzer-winning book is about family and history and love and grace. He hopes you will lover her, too.

Aldermen approve purchases of new equipment for NAPD and address other city business (12-2-2025)

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Aldermen approve purchases of new equipment for NAPD and address other city business (12-2-2025)
NEMiss.News Santa & Mrs. Claus at musseum

Museum to host Santa & Mrs. Claus at this year’s Santa at the Museum, December 13

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Santa and Mrs. Clause will make their annual visit to The Union County Heritage Museum on 12-13-2025. Visit Santa, take photos, enjoy family fun and a pop-up Holiday Market. Free and open to the public.

Supervisors held a quick meeting on Monday, Dec. 1

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The Union County Board of Supervisors addressed county business in a quick meeting on Monday, Dec. 1.
Nemiss.News Bilbo Statue being removed from Capitol storage.

Steve Patterson: Mississippi’s Forgotten Statesman

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Guest author Steve Patterson discusses Hubert Durrett Stephens, from New Albany, who had a long, distinguished political career. He has a few ideas about how Stephens has beccome as "Mississippi's Quiet Man".

New Albany Chistmas Parade is officially rescheduled due to weather.

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Organizers announce that New Albany Chistmas Parade is officially rescheduled due to weather, as of 5:30 pm November 29,2025

Board of Supervisors approves new mobile home, tiny home and camper ordinance (17 Nov 2025)

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The Board of Supervisors approved the new mobile home, tiny home and camper ordinance and conducted other county business.

NAPD Offers Cash Reward for Information in Drive-by Shooting of November 11

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New Albany Police Department Chief of Police announces a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the November drive-by shooting.
NEMiss.News Woodrow Wilson enroute to Paris.

Steve Patterson: God’s Sovereignty, Democracy and Fascism

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In light of today's divisive, often uninformed political discourse, Guest Author Steve Patterson encourages us not to forget the lessons a Sovereign God has given us centuries to learn.
NEMiss.News Blurry police lights

NAPD seeks citizen assistance on drive-by shooting

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New Albany Police Chief Robertson asks for citizen information on the recent Broad Street drive-by shooting.
NEMiss.news Drovr bu shooting in Northside

An early morning drive-by shooting in Northside is under investigation.

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New Albany Police Department is investigating a drive by shooting in the Northside District.