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Police investigate early-morning pharmacy burglary here

New Albany police are investigating a drug store burglary that may be connected to a string of similar break-ins in the area overnight. Police Chief Chris Robertson said his department received an alarm call concerning Super Saver Drugs on West Bankhead about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Someone apparently had gained entry into the building through a […]

Library staff selected to lead New Albany Christmas Parade

The New Albany Christmas Parade will be Monday, Nov. 30, and sponsors are breaking tradition somewhat by naming an organization as grand marshal instead of an individual. This year’s grand marshal will be the Union County Library System and its staff will be honored in the parade. “We were meeting and it kind of came […]

City beautification awards presented Saturday     

    City of New Albany Beautification Awards were presented Saturday morning, Nov. 7. The residential award went to the home of Shawn and Mary Scott Sanks at 301 South Central Avenue. The young couple recently renovated the property including new landscaping. The institutional award went to the Cleveland Street Church, 200 Cleveland Street. Rebecca […]

Myrtle department responds to cotton picker fire

The Myrtle Fire Department responded to a cotton picker on fire just of County Road 276 this past week, near I-22. According to Myrtle Assistant Chief Lee Witt, the cotton picker was at a Young family farm. Although raising cotton nearly vanished from Union County, it appears to be making something of a comeback. This […]

New Albany light, gas and water office closed again

The New Albany Light, Gas and Water Department office on Cleveland Street will be closed, possibly for the next two weeks, due to precautions over COVID-19 exposure. This includes the drive-through window at the office. The office was closed for a couple of weeks earlier this year due to employees being positive for the virus […]

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Holiday Open House has good weather, crowds

New Albany merchants had good weather for Holiday Open House Sunday. Crowds appeared to be steady and took the opportunity to visit several new businesses that have opened recently. Also, many shoppers took advantage of the various sales and specials as evidence by the number of people carrying bags with them. Here are a few […]

NA Elementary names citizens of the month

New Albany Elementary School October Citizens of the Month are as follows: Rebecca Vancil, Major Lee, Ethan Ojeda, Lucie Turner, Christopher Carter, Joanna Lumpkin, Carter Connolly, Nouh Elaarfaoui, Madison Hardy, McKenna Thomas, Livie Stevens, Jorja Kate Thomas, Jace Caldwell, Allison Velazquez, Sawyer Mills, Aria Long, Maxim Milligan, Amelia Nichols, James Pippen, Avery Grey Robbins, Mak […]

NA superintendent becomes president of state administrators’ association

Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent of New Albany School District, was recently installed as President of the Mississippi Association of School Administrators.  MASA is the oldest educational organization and leading administrator association serving administrators across the state since 1932.   MASA is proud to be the state affiliate for the American Association of School Administrators. MASA provides leadership […]

Latest perfect attendance winners share Pizza with the Principals

Each Friday during the months of October and November a drawing is held for all students at New Albany Elementary School who have had perfect attendance that week. Winners of the weekly drawing, get to enjoy Pizza with the Principals for Perfect Attendance. Mary Corbin Chism, Na’Kia Washington and Kenadee Atkinson, winners of the perfect attendance drawing […]

Holiday shopping begins in earnest this Sunday

The semi-official beginning of the holiday shopping season begins this Sunday, Nov. 8, with the New Albany Main Street-sponsored Holiday Open House. Merchants in the historic downtown area, as well as some in other parts of the city, will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. hoping to lure shoppers in for early Christmas specials. […]