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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…

Sources: Pentagon watchdogs find Hegseth endangered troops with Signal chat leak – National & International News – WED 3Dec2025

Inspector General report finds Def. Sec. Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing military plans in Signal chat, sources say.

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator who urged troops to ignore illegal orders – National & International News – MON 24Nov2025

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator who urged troops to ignore illegal orders. Judge dismisses DOJ cases against Trump foes Comey and James.

Army Secretary: Defense industry “conned” Pentagon into buying more expensive weapons – National & International News – FRI 14Nov2025

Army Secretary: Defense industry "conned" Pentagon into buying more expensive weapons. Trump rolls back some food tariffs. DOJ opens Epstein probe targeting Dems and Trump foes.

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.

Trump directs Pentagon to use military force against foreign drug cartels – National & International News – FRI 8Aug2025

Trump directs Pentagon to use military force against foreign drug cartels. Recent moves suggest ramping up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro.

Supreme Court allows S. Carolina, other states to defund Planned Parenthood – National & International News – THU 26Jun2025

SCOTUS allows S. Carolina, other states to defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans scramble to pass Trump's budget bill by July 4.

After fruitless call with Putin, Trump takes up Pope’s offer to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict – National & International News – TUE 20May2025

After fruitless call with Putin, Trump takes up Pope’s offer to mediate conflict. Trump touts $175 billion missile defense system for US.

World mourns the death of Pope Francis – National & International News – MON 21Apr2025

World mourns the death of Pope Francis. Source to NPR: White House seeks Hegseth replacement after reports he shared war plans in 2nd group chat, which included family members. New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan puts Netanyahu on the spot.

UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in “targeted” assassination in Manhattan – National & International News – WED 4Dec2024

UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in "targeted" assassination in Manhattan. Trump rumored to be considering DeSantis over Hegseth for Defense. 

Moon mission malfunctions after Navajo object to lunar burials – National & International News – MON 8Jan2024

Moon mission malfunctions after Navajo object to lunar burials. Congress agrees spending deal in hope of averting shutdown. Def. Sec. Austin hospitalization snafu.

“Fat Leonard”, mastermind of biggest ever US military bribery scheme, back in US custody – National & International News – WED 20Dec2023

"Fat Leonard" mastermind of biggest ever US military bribery scheme, back in US custody. US opens costly new front with Yemen's Houthis in service of Israel.

Congress passes $886 billion for Pentagon, increases military aid to Israel – National & International News – THU 14Dec2023

2024 defense spending bill massively increases military and diplomatic aid to Israel, despite the growing threats to US security and economic interests abroad.