
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Featured News, OpinionGuest 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.

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…

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
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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…

Positive rental payment records can now help would-be home buyers
Featured News, General NewsAs of April 2026, renters with good payment records can get credit for positive reports on rental payment history.

Steve Patterson: The Adventures of Major Biden, the President’s Roguish Dog
Featured News, General NewsGuest 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.

Suspect fleeing on foot after shots fired
Featured News, General NewsA report has been made of gunshots near the New Albany Lowes.

New Albany Fire Department hosts Spring Training event
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Fire Department hosted the Annual Spring Training event for about 50 fire fighters from several Mississippi departments.

Panola County law enforcement seeks public information in double murder investigation
Featured News, General NewsOn March 1, 2026, two murder victims, both from the Memphis area, were discovered in a remote area of Panola County. They may possibly have been there to transact a purchase from Facebook Marketplace.

Tuesday February 24 is Special Election Day for New Albany’s Third Ward
Featured News, General NewsHeads up, New Albany Ward Three voters! Tomorrow is the Special Election to chose who will complete the 3+ remaining years of former Alderman Kevin Dale White's four year term. Grab your ID and go vote.

UMMC suspends some services after cyberattack
Featured News, General NewsThe University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson has reported a cyber attack on February 19. Their statewide clinics are being closed.

Ezekiel H. of New Albany Boys & Girls Club named 2026 North Mississippi YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Featured News, General NewsCongratulations to Ezekiel H. of the New Albany Boys & Girls Club for being named 2026 Youth of the Year for North Mississippi Boys & Girls Clubs.

It’s definitely coming: Latest storm forecast as of 12:45 pm January 23 detailed; tips for dangerous weather
Featured News, General NewsUnion 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.

Steve Patterson: Have you ever seen a turtle sitting on a fence post?
Featured News, General NewsGuest 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.

Multiple vehicle accident at New Albany intersection of Highways 15 and 30.
Featured News, General NewsAn accident at the New Albany Intersection of Highway 30 and Highway 15 left one vehicle burning,

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

