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Auto hits building in downtown New Albany

A car ran into a building in downtown New Albany Monday evening causing some structural damage, but no injuries to people. A motorist ran into the building at 119 West Bankhead Street at about 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The building houses Magnolia Soap and Bath Company on the ground floor and an apartment on […]

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2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle 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 Christmas at the Museum. A free event to visit and take photos with Santa […]

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New Albany, Union County receive multiple preservation awards

Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board of Directors and Department Staff were in New Albany, Oct. 24-25, for the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors. A luncheon was held at the Union County Heritage Museum for the out-of-town visitors with the traditional William Faulkner fare. The group toured the restored African American Old […]

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County OKs sublease of Emerald furniture building

By Lynn West Editor The Union County Board of Supervisors approved a sublease agreement with Emerald Mississippi Monday. That’s after having learned the company is not using all of its space. Officials said the company has ceased manufacturing operations here but is using some of the 200,000 square foot facility for warehousing. The sublease would […]

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M Project participants report on accomplishments

For nearly the past two years New Albany has been working in partnership with the University of Mississippi. Their goal was to improve the quality of life in our community. The program, known as M Project, made use of students, interns and faculty, who participated in a wide range of activities. This past Monday they […]

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Lottery tickets going on sale Monday

You may win the lottery next Monday, Nov. 25, at least on a small scale as tickets go on sale. That’s the day Mississippi lottery scratch-off games will be available here. As of an Oct. 31 listing, four businesses in New Albany had been approved to sell the lottery cards. They’re Blue Sky at 100 […]

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Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, 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 after other states’, the policy outlines the requirements that food facilities and dog owners must meet in order to […]

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NA Garden Club’s city workers’ appreciation reception

City workers each received a free meal, gift and thanks for their service Thursday, courtesy of the New Albany Garden Club. As one of their community service projects, club members invited city employees in the light, gas and water, street, park and recreation department, and city hall to the community center for the complimentary meals. […]

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NAHS alumna speaks to journalism class

Carly Spencer, a 2017 New Albany High School graduate, spoke to NAHS Journalism students on Nov. 7.  Carly is a junior at Mississippi University for Women and is majoring in communications and marketing. – Melanie Shannon  

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Tree planting ceremony honors Lisa Mitchell

A Tree Dedication Ceremony was held at New Albany Elementary School on October 11. A yoshino cherry tree was planted in memory of Lisa Mitchell who was an elementary teacher and administrator in New Albany School District for many years. School Nurse & Health Services Coordinator Tammie Reeder welcomed guests and told about the tree that […]

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2019 Christmas tree lighting will be Thursday

By Lynn West Editor This year’s New Albany Main Street 2019 Christmas tree lighting ceremony has grown to add other activities and entertainment at the civic center. The Nov. 21 event will also benefit the New Albany Gazette’s Sharing at Christmas program, which provides holiday meals and toys to needy Union County families. “Christmas on […]

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Library program to provide information about book gift ideas

Stuck for a gift idea for someone? The Union County Library may be able to help with a suggestion that might fit any taste. The library will host its traditional visit from Square Books at noon Tuesday, Nov. 19, for the Luncheon with Books program sponsored by Friends of the Union County Library. Someone will […]

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