Joyce Sumners, long time New Albany supporter of everything ‘beautiful and good’, dies at 89
One of New Albany’s most effective cheerleaders, Joyce Sumners, has died at 89. She tirelessly supported what she knew to be ‘beautiful and good’.
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Mike Staten inducted into NEMCC Alumni Hall of Fame
Congratulations to BNA Bank of New Albany’s President Mike Staten, who was recently inducted into the NEMCC Alumni Hall of Fame. Staten has dedicated thousands of hours to bettering the future of all Mississippians.
Union County MS is officially under a Burn Ban
Union County, Mississippi, has been placed under an official BURN BAN. Check post to see the notification from the Board of Supervisors.
Heritage Folk Life and Pioneer Days at the museum Oct. 20-22
Union County Heritage Museum’s Heritage Folk Life Pioneer Days event will be October 20-22, weather permitting. Check post for information on scheduling groups and family visits.
Fiery single car wreck sends one to hospital Friday afternoon
A single motor vehicle wreck on Highway 30 resulted in a fire that destroyed the auto and sent one person to the Baptist Hospital in Oxford. Two fire departments responded to the accident report.
Those alarmed that parking might be stopped in the middle of Bankhead overflowed the city board meeting room
Worries that proposed improvements to the downtown shopping district will eliminate New Albany’s mid-street parking produced a rare overflow crowd at the October 4 City Board meeting. Downtown businesses fear loss of the 15 or so parking spaces in the middle of Highway 178.
NAFD responds to reports of smoke, but no fire found
New Albany Fire Department responded to a report of smoke, but could not find any fire in the historic North Side neighborhood. Citizens are reminded that recent very dry weather adds to the likelihood of fire.
Union County board votes to repair air conditioner, contract for labor to pave road
Required maintenance on the historic Union County’s Courthouse was a major topic at the supervisors’ October 3, 2022, meeting. Repairs on 113-year-old air conditioning systems do not come cheap.
Coordinated crew brought off a quick change heist Friday night in west Union County
The Union County Sheriff’s Offices is seeking public assistance in solving a ‘quick change heist’ in West Union. Check post for information on four individuals being sought.
September rainfall in New Albany well below normal
Very little rain has fallen in New Albany during the month of September 2022. This will come as no surprise to local farmers, gardeners or those who desire lush green lawns.
Tupelo-based JSJ Trucking, Inc. Recognized as a FedEx Ground Regional Entrepreneur of the Yea
Congratulations to John Smith, Jr, President of JSJ Trucking, Inc., recently named a FedEx Ground regional Entrepreneur of the Year.
Creekmore, Mattox tell of work to assure economic development by providing high speed internet service
Much work has been done over the past few years to promote local economic development by improving internet service in Union County. State Rep, Sam Creekmore, IV and NALGW Director Bill Mattox provided more details to NEMiss.News.
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