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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…
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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…
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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…

White House deflects after new Epstein emails saying Trump “knew about the girls” – National & International News – WED 12Nov2025

White House deflects after new Epstein emails saying Trump "knew about the girls". Trump officials push GOP Reps to withdraw support for releasing Epstein files, reports say.

Democrats furious after 8 Senators strike deal with Republicans to end shutdown – National & International News – MON 10Nov2025

Democrats furious after 8 Senators strike deal with Republicans to end shutdown without Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Memphis among 40 US airports where air traffic will be cut by 10% – National & International News – FRI 7Nov2025

Memphis among 40 US airports where air traffic will be cut by 10%. ATC and TSA staff shortages due to government shutdown have led to safety concerns.

SCOTUS conservatives signal skepticism on Trump’s sweeping tariffs – National & International News – WED 5Nov2025

Supreme Court signals skepticism on Trump's sweeping tariff program. FAA to reduce air traffic by 10% at dozens of airports due to shutdown.

Trump admin to pay about half of monthly SNAP benefits after court order – National & International News – MON 3Nov2025

Trump admin to pay about half of monthly SNAP benefits after court order - warns of significant delays in some states.

Judge indicates she’ll order USDA to partially fund SNAP – National & International News – THU 30Oct2025

Judge indicates she'll order USDA to fund lapsing food programs. Sudan: Rebel force backed by US ally massacres civilians in Darfur.

Republicans vote down bill to fund food programs amid shutdown – National & International News – WED 29Oct2025

Republicans vote down bill to fund food programs amid shutdown. Mississippi lawmakers urge Gov. Tate to take action to fund benefits.

MDHS: Mississippi SNAP recipients will not get November payments if shutdown continues – National & International News – THU 23Oct2025

The Mississippi Department of Human Services says SNAP recipients will not get November payments if federal government shutdown continues.

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GOP leadership shutdown strategy – National & International News – MON 20Oct2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GOP leadership shutdown strategy and her party's failure to address Americans' cost-of-living crisis.

Shutdown enters 3rd week with little sign of movement on either side – National & International News – WED 15Oct2025

Shutdown enters 3rd week with little sign of movement on either side. Concerns grow over direction of US military action against Venezuela.

Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds positively to peace plan – National & International News – FRI 3Oct2025

Trump 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.

Hegseth, Trump summon military brass for loyalty test, say US cities to be “training grounds” for military – National & International News – TUE 30Sep2025

Hegseth, Trump summon military brass for loyalty test, say US cities to be "training grounds" for military. Federal government headed for shutdown at midnight tonight.