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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…

Trump claims Iran war to be over “quickly” as oil prices soar – National & International News – MON 9Mar2026
Featured News, National & International NewsTrump claims Iran war to be over "quickly" as oil prices soar. Iran elects Ayatollah Khamenei's son to succeed him in defiance of US.

Under fire, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, threatening global economy – National & International News
Featured News, National & International NewsUnder fire, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, threatening global economy. Trump proposes having US Navy escort cargo ships, putting more service members in danger.

No end in sight after Trump ignites new Middle East war with Iran strikes – National & International News – MON 2Mar2026
Featured News, National & International NewsTrump ignites new Middle East war with Iran strikes, further dividing MAGA/America First base.

US embassy staff warned to leave Israel “TODAY” as Iran showdown heats up – National & International News – FRI 17Feb2026
Featured News, National & International NewsUS embassy staff warned to leave Israel "TODAY" as Iran showdown heats up.

Iran seeks anti-ship missiles from China as US military buildup in Middle East intensifies – National & International News
Featured News, National & International NewsUS military buildup in Middle East intensifies; Iran seeks anti-ship missiles from China after Ayatollah threatens to sink US ships.

US preparing weeks-long military operation against Iran, sources say – National & International News – TUE 17Feb2026
Featured News, National & International NewsUS preparing weeks-long military operation against Iran, sources say. What are the aims of the campaign and what are the risks and the prospects of success?

Trump names Blair, Kushner, Rubio, Witkoff to Gaza “Board of Peace” – National & International News – FRI 16Jan2026
National & International NewsTrump names Blair, Kushner, Rubio, Witkoff to Gaza "Board of Peace". Peace elusive in Gaza since "ceasefire" began.

Trump hints at US intervention in Iran over protests – National & International News – FRI 2Jan2026
National & International NewsDays after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump hints at US intervention in Iran over protests.

After Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Israel to ban Doctors Without Borders from Gaza – National & International News – TUE 30Dec2025
National & International NewsOne day after Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Israel announces it will ban Doctors Without Borders and dozens of other aid agencies from Gaza.

After meeting Netanyahu, Trump floats more strikes on Iran – National & International News
National & International NewsAfter meeting Netanyahu, Trump floats more strikes on Iran.
US carries out first known land-based strike in Venezuela.

House committee releases photos of Clinton, Trump, Woody Allen, others from Epstein estate – National & International News – FRI 12Dec2025
National & International NewsHouse committee releases photos of Clinton, Trump, Woody Allen and others from Epstein estate. DOJ expected to release Epstein files to Congress next week.

Pro-Israel billionaires behind TikTok, CBS takeovers now make hostile bid for CNN – National & International News – WED 10Dec2025
National & International NewsPro-Israel billionaires behind TikTok, CBS takeovers now make hostile bid for CNN.

