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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…
concrete pad

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…

DHS likely to shutdown with funding impasse over ICE  – National & International News – THU 12Feb2026

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DHS likely to shutdown tomorrow as funding impasse over ICE continues. TSA, FEMA among agencies to be affected.

DHS may shutdown as Democrats and Republicans spar over new ICE guardrails – National & International News

DHS may shutdown as Democrats and Republicans spar over new ICE guardrails. Partial shutdown could lead to flight disruptions.

Trump, Democrats reach government funding deal; White House rethinks ICE tactics – National & International News – THU 29Jan2026

Trump, Democrats reach deal to avoid prolonged shutdown; brief partial shutdown still likely until House can vote on it next week.

Another shutdown looms amid ICE standoff in Congress – National & International News – WED 28Jan2026

Another shutdown looms amid ICE standoff in Congress. More "No Kings" protests planned this weekend.

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.