Entries by Lynn West

William (Billy) Scott Bowie, 91

Tupelo-William (Billy) Scott Bowie, 91, died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born in McCool (Attala County), Mississippi, on August 10, 1928 to the late John Andrew Bowie and Willie Victoria McClellan.  He graduated from McCool High School and Mississippi State University.  He was an Accountant and […]

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Shirley Marie Foster Smith, 58

Shirley Marie Foster Smith, 58, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home. She was born September 3, 1961 in Memphis to Marie Peterson Foster and the late William Benjamin Foster. Shirley grew up in Moon Lake, MS and graduated Clarksdale School. She loved spending time pruning her garden and flower beds, as […]

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National Garden Club Week June 7-13

A Perspective on the Benefits of Garden Clubs in a Community By Billye Jean Stroud, President New Albany Garden Club   There are many answers to the question, why are garden clubs important to a community? Even though it’s not something you will get paid for, the benefits are actually greater than the money itself. […]

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Unopposed election commissioners to serve another term

Arguably the least-sought-after elective office in Union County is that of election commissioner. Often even the race for county coroner draws more candidates despite the importance of what the commissioners do. This year is no different. When the qualifying period for election commissioner ended this past Monday, only the five incumbent commissions had filed their […]

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New Albany planning to regulate food trucks

New Albany aldermen are scheduled to vote next month on an ordinance regulating food trucks and other types of mobile food vendors. The city has seen an increase in this type of business and there is concern about vendors operating in inappropriate areas based on zoning and use. The idea of such an ordinance has […]

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Freedom Fest will be limited to fireworks and benefit bike rides

After much consideration and conversations with members of City Hall, Community Development and New Albany Main Street, staff have determined that the usual Freedom Fest activities will be postponed for 2020. As of now, the activities that are being promoted have been selected because handwashing and social distancing can be maintained. They include Pedaling for […]

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County moving ahead with road and bridge projects

Union County supervisors are taking advantage of late spring and early summer weather to move ahead with construction and maintenance projects. Monday the board approved advertising for leveling and overlay of County Roads 371, 372 and 373. They heard from engineer Larry Britt that the Martintown Industrial Park North should soon be ready to get […]

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City schools preparing for both virtual and in-person fall classes

New Albany school officials are trying to prepare for the fall semester, but without knowing what form it will take. “We’re in the midst of putting together the plan for the school year,” Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans said. “It’s kind of difficult right now because every day we see different things are coming out. One […]

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Library opens back up to brisk curbside business

A steady stream of books, STEAM kits and other materials was going out of the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Monday morning as the library resumed service on a limited basis. While the library itself remains closed to the public, the staff is offering curbside service from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The […]

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