Entries by Lynn West

IMPACTO students learn interview skills

Students in the IMPACTO Internship class at New Albany High School have been learning the soft skills necessary to prepare for job interviews.  Activities have included building their cover letters and resumes, as well as learning about interview preparation.  On Friday, September 11, these students participated in mock interviews. IMPACTO (Industries as a Means to […]

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County residents will not see a tax increase next year

The Union County Board of Supervisors passed a $37.6 million budget this past week, which will require no tax increase for county residents. The total millage rate of 116.21 will be the same as for the past two years. Of that, 60.49 mills is for county government while 53.79 mills is for the county school […]

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Magnolia Civic Center undergoing repair work

People may have noticed work at the Magnolia Civic Center for the past couple of weeks. Water had gotten under the stucco exterior causing damage and mold, which has been repaired. The sign and awnings will be replaced once the exterior painting is done. The work cost about $18,000 from the civic center budget.

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Sheriff’s Department dispatch log for Sept. 7-13

Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Log Sept. 7-13 (Does not include routine traffic stops, coroner calls or possible suicides)   Sept. 7 2:39 a.m. – Caller on Hwy. 30 East advised someone is in her maroon car and won’t get off her property. 9:22 a.m. – General complaint. Caller on CR 197 wanted to speak to a […]

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Wilson Street Park getting a new look

City employees were installing new playground equipment at the Wilson Street Park Wednesday as part of an overall playground improvement project. The installation, funded by a grant from Toyota, includes a variety of musical instruments in front of the former swimming pool location off South Central Avenue. Renovation of the park calls for landscaping and […]

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Missing north side child found unharmed

A three-year-old was found unharmed Tuesday afternoon after an intensive search of Northside New Albany by law enforcement officers, neighbors and other citizens. The male had been reported missing about 2 p.m., having walked away after the babysitter apparently fell asleep at the North Street address. The incident is under investigation. It was not stated […]

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Everett awarded Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

Maggie Jo Everett was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on July 31, 2020.  The $5,500 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college in Mississippi.  The scholarship selection process includes criteria relating to character, GPA, extracurricular activities, written […]

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