Entries by NEMiss.News

RANT: Doing public business in secret meetings

[su_quote]“The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.”                                         — Patrick Henry,  June 9, 1788[/su_quote] Too much public business in New Albany […]

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UCDA changes Annual Meeting date, announces speaker

The date for the Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Union County Development Association has changed!! The meeting will take place on Monday evening, April 30, 2018, at 6:30p.m. in the cafeteria of the New Albany Middle School. In addition to a brief business meeting, awards will be presented to the Business of the […]

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NAHS student art exhibit opens today at museum

The annual New Albany High School Student Art Exhibit will open this evening (Monday April 9th), from 5-7 PM. The exhibit is at the Union County Heritage Museum, and will end on April 25, 2018. This exhibit always presents many unique and interesting pieces in a variety of media. For a short preview, see the […]

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UCDA to hold annual membership banquet April 16

The Union County Development Association (UCDA) has set its annual membership banquet for Monday, April 16th, at 6:30PM. The  banquet will be held in the New Albany Middle School’s cafeteria. Advance reservations are required. The keynote speaker for the banquet has not yet been announced, but UCDA  will be naming its Citizen of the Year […]

NAFD has busy 48 hours in cold and rain

The New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) reports considerable activity during the last 48 hours, but none involving serious injuries. A shed caught fire mid-afternoon Friday on Forest Heights Street. An NAFD crew put out the fire, but the shed and it’s contents were a total loss. The fire may have resulted from an electrical problem. […]

Be careful out there: rainy days breed accidents

A single car involved in an accident today at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Gartin Street in New Albany ended in a precarious situation for the driver. New Albany Fire Department Rescue and an engine answered the call. The driver could not be assisted until live power lines were controlled.

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NAES focuses on attendance and community service

A gift card drawing was held for New Albany Elementary students who had perfect attendance for the month of January. Pictured in no particular order with Principal Jamey Wright are students who were winners of the drawing: Dalton Mashburn, Carson Isom, Mary Hall, Mary Chism, Ky’Lee Berry, JohnTrayal Sinkfield, Zakiah Berry, Caysen McNutt, Landon Hall, […]

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Harris Named New Albany High School STAR Student

Sarah Kathryn Harris has been named STAR Student for the 2017-2018 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. The New Albany High School senior will be honored during the annual Education Celebration on April 12, 2018, at the Jackson Convention Complex in […]