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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Etta Hills Farms

Etta Hills Farm’s regenerative Ag mission to be discussed at Feb. 19 Museum Moments

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Etta Hills Farm's Founder Dr. Allen Williams, Ph.D, will discuss the farm's mission of serving as a beacon of regenerative farming in North Mississippi at the February Museum Moments presentation. A free lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the public.
NEMiss.News Youth of the Year 2026 Boys & Girls Club

Ezekiel H. of New Albany Boys & Girls Club named 2026 North Mississippi YOUTH OF THE YEAR

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Congratulations to Ezekiel H. of the New Albany Boys & Girls Club for being named 2026 Youth of the Year for North Mississippi Boys & Girls Clubs.

Trump sends 2nd aircraft carrier to Middle East, escalating Iran tensions – National & International News – FRI 13Feb2026

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Trump sends 2nd aircraft carrier to Middle East, escalating Iran tensions.
N:EMiss.News Icy Beauty preceeds destruction

Aldermen hear updates on ice storm damages, recovery, clean-up issues (February 3, 2026)

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The board heard updates and shared information with the public regarding clean-up and recovery after the recent ice storm.

DHS likely to shutdown with funding impasse over ICE  – National & International News – THU 12Feb2026

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DHS likely to shutdown tomorrow as funding impasse over ICE continues. TSA, FEMA among agencies to be affected.

Man detained in Guthrie kidnapping after FBI releases videos – National & International News – TUE 10Feb2026

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Man detained in Guthrie kidnapping after FBI releases videos more than a week after disappearance.
NEMiss.News NWS Ice storm Map 1:00 pm 1-23-26

It’s definitely coming: Latest storm forecast as of 12:45 pm January 23 detailed; tips for dangerous weather

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Union County has been placed under a severe storm warning. Click for information on the storm and necessasry safety precautions. Expect serious power outages, extreme cold temperatures.
NEMiss.News Turtle on a fence ost

Steve Patterson: Have you ever seen a turtle sitting on a fence post?

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Guest Author Steve Patterson recalls that Jim Buck Ross taught him a useful life lesson about the various benefits of asking for, and accepting, help from others when you need it.

Birney Imes discusses ‘A Photographer’s Journey’ at first Museum Moments of 2026

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Birney Imes of Columbus, MS, will discuss his 20 years of roaming and photographing Mississippi's people & places. This first 2026 Museum Moments event is free and open to the public, January 15 at UCHM.
NEMiss.News Poetry Out Loud Competition winners.

Nita Hardin wins Union Co. Poetry Out Loud Competition, advances to state level

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Ccongratulations to Nita Hardin, who advances to state level after winning the Union County Poetry Out Loud Competition. This is Hardin's second win in the Union County competition.
NEMiss.News All-Conference MACCC

Two area players among ten Tigers who obtained All-Conference Honors

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Two area players were among ten Northeast Mississippi Community College winners of All-Conference MACCC football honors.
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Union Co. Heritage Museum Receives MS Humanities Council America250 grant

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The Union County Heritage Museum has received a grant from MS Humanities Council to support the upcoming Creative Spirits andDiscovery Zone exhibits.