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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.
Featured News, General News
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
Schools
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…

Chances for peace deal murky after pushback from Ukraine – National & International News – TUE 25Nov2025
National & International NewsUkraine pushes back on key demands of US-Russian peace plan, offers amendments Putin is unlikely to accept.

Politically vulnerable Zelensky says he will negotiate on US-Russia peace plan – National & International News – THU 20Nov2025
National & International NewsPolitically vulnerable Zelensky says he will negotiate on US-Russia peace plan that requires near complete capitulation for Ukraine.

Trump team takes hard line with Israel to preserve ceasefire – National & International News
National & International NewsTo preserve the Gaza ceasefire, Trump's team has publicly taken a tough line on Israel. But will it be enough?

Israel and Hamas swap hostages, but is this the end? – National & International News – MON 13Oct2025
National & International NewsIsrael and Hamas swapped living hostages today, but the future of Gaza and the ceasefire remains uncertain.

Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to 1st phase of ceasefire deal – National & International News – 8Oct2025
National & International NewsTrump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to 1st phase of ceasefire deal, but many pitfalls remain.

Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds positively to peace plan – National & International News – FRI 3Oct2025
National & International NewsTrump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds positively to peace plan.
Shutdown likely to last through next week as House decides to stay out till Oct. 14.

Trump releases Gaza peace plan with threat to Hamas – National & International News – MON 29Sep2025
National & International NewsTrump releases Gaza peace plan with threat to Hamas.
Two Marine vets are suspects in deadly mass shootings in two states this weekend.

Brazil: Trump ally Bolsonaro convicted on attempted coup charges – National & International News – THU 11Sep2025
National & International NewsBrazil: Trump ally Bolsonaro convicted on attempted coup charges.
Qatari PM: "Barbaric" Netanyahu "killed any hope" for Israeli hostages and Gaza peace.

ICE ramps up Chicago patrols ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations – National & International News – TUE 9Sep2025
National & International NewsICE ramps up Chicago patrols ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Israel strikes Hamas political headquarters in Qatar.

Days after Trump-Putin meeting, Russia strikes US-owned electronics factory in Ukraine – National & International News – THU 21Aug2025
National & International NewsDays after Trump-Putin meeting, Russia strikes US-owned electronics factory in Ukraine.
Appeals court says $500 million judgment against Trump Organization "excessive", upholds fraud findings.

Trump hosts Zelensky, other leaders at White House after Putin summit – National & International News – MON 18Aug2025
National & International NewsTrump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House today. Several points of contention arose after his meeting with Putin on Friday.

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, potential for greater US-Russian economic ties – National & International News – FRI 15Aug2025
National & International NewsPresidents Trump and Putin met for nearly 3 hours today, but no announcements on ceasefire in Ukraine.

