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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
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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…

Conspiracy theories abound after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner – National & International News
Featured News, National & International NewsConspiracy theories abound after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Memphis PD seek public’s help after remains of three children are found – National & International News
Featured News, National & International NewsMemphis PD seeking public's help after remains of three children are found. Investigators believe they have been there for years.

Singer D4vd arrested in murder of girl, 14, months after she was found dead in his car – National & International News
Featured News, National & International NewsSinger D4vd arrested in murder of 14-year-old girl months after she was found dead in his car.

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

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.

Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to genetic genealogy for glove DNA sample – National & International News – WED 18Feb2026
Featured News, National & International NewsNancy Guthrie investigators turn to genetic genealogy for glove DNA sample.

Man detained in Guthrie kidnapping after FBI releases videos – National & International News – TUE 10Feb2026
Featured News, National & International NewsMan detained in Guthrie kidnapping after FBI releases videos more than a week after disappearance.

After backing Trump, US farmers and ranchers say they are being squeezed by his policies – National & International News – THU 24Dec2025
National & International NewsAfter backing Trump, US farmers and ranchers say they are being squeezed by his policies.
California 9-year-old's body found after 3 month search; mother charged with murder.

Brown University shooting suspect found dead, also linked to MIT killing – National & International News – FRI 19Dec2025
National & International NewsWith help from an anonymous tipster, the suspect in Saturday's mass shooting at Brown University has been identified and linked to the killing of an MIT professor. Suspect was found dead and investigators and news outlets are struggling to find his motives.

FBI, police still hunting Brown University mass shooter 5 days later – National & International News – WED 17Nov2025
National & International NewsFive days later, police still hunting shooter who killed two Brown University students and wounded 9 others.

SCOTUS to hear appeal of Mississippi death row inmate alleging race bias in jury selection – National & International News
National & International NewsSupreme Court to hear appeal of Black Mississippi death row inmate alleging racial bias in jury selection.
Actor, director Rob Reiner and wife found stabbed to death in their home. Son in custody.

Veterans speak up for Afghans targeted by Trump after DC shooting – National & International News –
National & International NewsVeterans speak up for Afghans targeted by Trump after DC shooting. Accused shooter worked for CIA in Afghanistan.

