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Something for everyone in New Albany, MS

If you live in or near New Albany, MS, we hope you have some free time over the several days. A variety of opportunities are on tap here, with, literally, something for everyone. At the Union County Heritage Museum For photographers and those who appreciate interesting photographs: It is too late to enter the “Take […]

Reid Accepted to Broadway Artists Alliance program

New Albany MS-New Albany High School student, Emma Reid, has been accepted into the Broadway Artists Alliance training program in New York City, July 22—26, 2019. The Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City is an elite, audition-based program that provides professional training for young musical theatre performers. The program is uniquely situated in the […]

Edna Ellis, 97

Edna Ellis February 7, 1922 – June 19, 2019   Blue Springs–Edna Loyce Gullett Ellis, 97, died Wednesday, June 18, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born February 7, 1922, in Tippah County to Booker Gullett and Clara Little Gullett. She was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. She was a dedicated […]

Kevin Walls seeking District 3 MS Senate seat

Kevin Walls is a Pontotoc County native running for the District 3 State Senate seat. Kevin spent his younger years working on his family’s farm. There he gained a valuable work ethic for his future endeavors. Upon graduating South Pontotoc High School in 1983, he felt led to serve his country in the Mississippi Army […]

Kelly introduces seasonal workforce legislation

New Albany MS- Seasonal workforce Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H-2A Modernization Act: Washington, DC: U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), in coordination with U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), has introduced the Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H-2A Modernization Act. Under current law, the H-2B (non-agricultural) temporary work program is capped at a maximum of 66,000 […]

Two NAHS students attend MSU VetAspire program

New Albany MS -VetAspire New Albany High School Juniors Wendy Thomas and Haley Holston attended VetAspire at Mississippi State University on Friday, April 12. VetAspire is an exciting program designed for students to spend the day at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The goal of this program is to expose students to the […]

NAES field day raises funds for Cancer Society

New Albany, MS – Relay for Life Field Day fund raiser: New Albany Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun while raising money for the American Cancer Society at the Relay for Life Field Day on May 20, 2019. This year the students and staff raised $3,839.86. Students participated in several educational activities and fun […]

Randy Charles Tanner, 56

Randy Charles Tanner December 1, 1962 – June 17, 2019 It is with heavy hearts we announce that Randy Tanner lost his battle against cancer the morning of June 17, 2019 at the North MIssissippi Medical Center in Tupelo at the age of 56. A life-long resident of the hills of northeast Mississippi, Randy was […]

James C. Bennett

James C. Bennett June 13, 2019   No obituary found.   Visitation: JUN 17. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM United Funeral Service, Inc. 700 Highway 15 South New Albany, MS, 38652 Service JUN 17. 1:00 PM United Funeral Service, Inc. 700 Highway 15 South New Albany, MS, 38652 https://www.unitedfuneralservice.com/obituaries/James-Bennett-48/#!/Obituary

Prebble Ruth Johnson, 77

Prebble Ruth Johnson April 14, 1942 – June 14, 2019     Prebble Ruth Johnson, 77, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at her residence in Memphis. She was born in Mississippi on April 14, 1942, the daughter of John and Ada Louise Graham. Mrs. Johnson was a Baptist. She is survived by a son, John […]

Candidates to speak at Union County Courthouse

The Union County Republican Women will hold a state candidates forum on Monday night, June 24, 2019. It will be held in the courtroom of the Union county courthouse at 6 PM. The forum will be moderated by Dr. Jason Dees. Confirmed candidate participants are: Gubernatorial – Robert Foster, Bill Waller Secretary of State – […]

Union County Board 17Jun2019: Jail care, tax exemptions, more

New Albany, MS, Union County Board 17Jun2019 meeting: The Union County Board of Supervisors heard a report from the nurse practitioner who provides medical services for county jail inmates during its Monday, June 17, meeting. Family Nurse Practitioner Emily Young Camp said routine medical care for jail inmates, such as treatment for high blood pressure […]