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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…

Ukraine, allies fear being frozen out of Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska – National & International News – TUE 12Aug2025
National & International NewsUkraine, allies fear being sidelined ahead of Trump-Putin meeting on Friday. White House tamps down hopes for a breakthrough.

Trump says he may meet with Putin, Zelensky as soon as next week – National & International News – WED 6Aug2025
National & International NewsTrump says he may meet with Putin, Zelensky as soon as next week.
Active duty sergeant shot, wounded five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, officials say.
Georgia Senator publishes report on mistreatment of men, women and children in ICE facilities.

Trump approves arms for Ukraine, threatens sanctions on Russia if no peace deal in 50 days – National & International News –
National & International NewsTrump approves arms for Ukraine, threatens sanctions on Russia if no peace deal in 50 days.
Supreme Court clears way for mass layoffs at Department of Education.

Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide – National & International News – THU 10Jul2025
National & International NewsJudge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide.
Israel kills 82 in Gaza while pursuing "peace" plan in Washington.

Pentagon pauses weapons shipments to Ukraine over US stockpile worries – National & International News –
National & International NewsPentagon pauses weapons shipments to Ukraine over US stockpile worries.
Mixed verdict in Sean "P. Diddy" Combs case.

After trade court blocks most of Trump’s tariffs, appeals court reinstates them – National & International News – THU 29May2025
National & International NewsAfter trade court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, Appeals Court reinstates them.
Hamas reviews US-Israeli ceasefire counter proposal days after Israel rejected deal.

Russia proposes second round of Ukraine peace talks amid war of words with Trump – National & International News – WED 28May2025
National & International NewsRussia proposes second round of Ukraine peace talks amid war of words with Trump. Russia's attacks on Ukraine have recently intensified, casting doubt on ceasefire prospects.

Loss of FEMA aid hampers post-Helene recovery in North Carolina – National & International News – TUE 27May2025
National & International NewsLoss of FEMA aid hampers post-Helene recovery in North Carolina.
After jailbreak, Arkansas seeks former police chief convicted of murder, rape.
US-Israeli backed Gaza aid effort something between a sham and a shambles.

After fruitless call with Putin, Trump takes up Pope’s offer to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict – National & International News – TUE 20May2025
National & International NewsAfter fruitless call with Putin, Trump takes up Pope’s offer to mediate conflict.
Trump touts $175 billion missile defense system for US.

North Mississippi at risk for tornadoes on Tuesday! – National & International News – MON 19May2025
National & International NewsNorth Mississippi at risk for tornadoes tomorrow; storms killed 28 in Midwest, South this weekend.
Trump warns Walmart against tariff-induced price hikes.
Israel launches major new Gaza offensive; UK, Canada, France threaten sanctions.

Trump order to cut drug prices raises doubts – National & International News – MON 12May2025
National & International NewsTrump order to cut drug prices raises doubts.
Stocks rally after US, China agree to slash tariffs.
Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage in "good faith" gesture to Trump.

Staffers for Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) allege serious mental health concerns – National & International News – TUE 6May2025
National & International NewsStaffers for Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) allege serious mental health concerns.
US declares ceasefire with Yemen's Houthis after weeks of bombing.
India carries out airstrikes on Pakistan, Kashmir.

