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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…

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.

After seizing oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, US plans to seize more – National & International News – THU 11Dec2025
National & International NewsAfter seizing oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, US preparing to seize more. Maduro reportedly planning his exit.

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.

Lawmakers push for release of boat strike “double tap” video – National & International News – TUE 9Dec2025
National & International NewsLawmakers push for release of boat strike "double tap" video as legality of Caribbean campaign questioned.

Trump announces $12 billion in aid for struggling farmers – National & International News – MON 8Dec2025
National & International NewsTrump announces $12 billion in aid for struggling farmers.
Supreme Court signals backing Trump's control over independent agencies.

FIFA awards Trump its first “peace prize” ahead of 2026 World Cup – National & International News – FRI 5Dec2025
National & International NewsIn star-studded event, FIFA awards Trump its first "peace prize" ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

FBI identifies Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect almost 5 years later – National & International News – THU 4Dec2025
National & International NewsFBI identifies Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect almost 5 years later. Little yet known about suspect, motives.

Sources: Pentagon watchdogs find Hegseth endangered troops with Signal chat leak – National & International News – WED 3Dec2025
National & International NewsInspector General report finds Def. Sec. Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing military plans in Signal chat, sources say.

Reports: US “double-tapped” Caribbean boat after Hegseth ordered everyone killed – National & International News
National & International NewsMultiple news organizations have reported that the US "double-tapped" a Caribbean boat on September 2. Experts have called this a war crime.

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.

Two National Guard soldiers shot in “targeted” attack near White House – National & International News
National & International NewsTwo West Virginian National Guard soldiers shot in "targeted" attack near White House. Shooting suspect identified as Afghan refugee.

Chances for peace deal murky after pushback from Ukraine – National & International News – TUE 25Nov2025
National & International NewsUkraine pushes back on key demands of US-Russian peace plan, offers amendments Putin is unlikely to accept.

