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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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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 Union County Courthouse at sunset

Supervisors raise storm debris cleanup cap again and approve equipment purchases (3-16-2026)

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Supervisors raise emergency storm debris cleanup cap and approve equipment purchases for county services.

Baptist Union County to Host Baby Expo at Magnolia Civic Center

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Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County will host a Baby Expo for new and expectant moms at the Magnolia Civic Center on April 11, 2026. The free event will include expert speakers, Medical & Dental providers, resources for moms & babies, give-aways and more.

Iran rejects Trump ceasefire proposal – National & International News

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Iran rejects Trump ceasefire proposal and issues its own demands to end the war.

Israel expands occupation of southern Lebanon as minister calls for annexation – National & International News – TUE 24Mar2026

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Israel expands occupation of southern Lebanon as far-right minister calls for annexation as part of the expansionist "Greater Israel" agenda.

Senate confirms new DHS head while department remains shut down – National & International News

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Senate confirms new DHS head while department remains shut down

Trump admin weighs lifting Iran oil sanctions with Marines on the way – National & International News – FRI 20Mar2026

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Trump admin weighs lifting Iran oil sanctions with Marines on the way to Middle East.

Already mired in Iran, Trump admin pushes regime change in Cuba – National & International News – THU 19Mar2026

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Already mired in Iran, Trump admin eyes regime change in Cuba as a much easier win.

Trump’s Iran off-ramps up in smoke after Israel assassinates key officials- National & International News – WED 18Mar2026

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Trump's chances of ending Iran war swiftly are even slimmer after Israel assassinates key Iranian figures and targets country's largest oil field.

Aldermen hear Boys & Girls Club request to turn old tennis courts into basketball courts (3-3-26)

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The Board of Aldermen heard a request from Marquel Conner of the Boys & Girls Club to turn the old city tennis courts into basketball courts - and addressed other city business.
Union County Hallelujah Trail

Union County celebrates its unique Hallelujah Trail, honoring the contributions of its oldest churches

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The Union County Hallelujah Trail churches were honored in a celebration at the Magnolia Civic Center on March 8, 2026. A large crowd gathered to recognize this unique Union County undertaking, established in 2017.

US struggling to contain Iran escalation – National & International News

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While Trump publicly wishes for a swift end to the war, Iran signals it has only just begun to fight.

Alabama Governor commutes death sentence of man who killed no one – National & International News

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Alabama Governor commutes death sentence of man who killed no one.