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First Baptist Church brings “Merry Christmas New Albany” to downtown

Merry Christmas New Albany, a special evening of music and celebration, will be held December 14th from 5:30 to 8:00 in historic downtown New Albany. The holiday performance will be presented by First Baptist Church’s choirs, and will benefit three local organizations that provide necessary services to the community. One night, three amazing musical events, […]

2017 Tree of Love ceremony honors Herbert Morgan

This is the 24th year a Tree of Love has been lighted to honor the volunteers who serve at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. That according to Baptist CEO Walter Grace. Herbert Morgan is the volunteer to whom this year’s 2017 Tree of Love is dedicated. Morgan received a spinal cord injury during combat in Europe with […]

The Christmas Story by John Henry Faulk

Steve Patterson, a friend of NAnewsweb.com, sent this reading of John Henry Faulk’s Christmas story, one of his favorites, to be shared with our readers. We have heard similar stories from our own family members, now gone; but Mr. Faulk has a special way with words. Additionally, we have set a link to our earlier post […]

Myrtle 2017 Christmas Parade

Myrtle MS held its 2017 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. A mild evening in the mid-50’s, free hot chocolate, floats and Santa’s arrival all ensured that everyone had a good time. Sidney Morman was grand Marshall of this year’s Myrtle Christmas parade. Morman was one of four charter members of the Myrtle volunteer fire […]

New Albany Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic to host open house

The newly constructed clinic building recently occupied by the Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic of New Albany will be open to the public tomorrow, December 3rd. Drs. Eric Harding and Shane Scott, along with all the IM&PC staff, invite the public to join them in celebrating their new facility. The 17, 500 square foot facility […]

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ARC Grant benefits New Albany School of Career & Technical Education

The New Albany School of Career and Technical Education is the recipient of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant award. The total allocation for the grant award is $110,000. ARC funding totals $78,250 with the Mississippi Department of Education’s match being $21,750 and the local school district match being $10,000. The grant allowed for the […]

Maybe it’s just easier to open a can…or hire a lawyer

Went down to the Christmas tree lighting event Thursday evening, Nov. 30, at Cooper Park. Nice, well-attended, family-type party. Among those present were two ladies I’ve known for several years. Fortunately, I had my lawyer with me, and each woman had her own legal adviser in tow. My lawyer and each of their’s huddled together […]

Community Christmas Tree Lighting 2017 in Cooper Park

An estimated 200 people gathered in New Albany’s Cooper Park to participate in the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. On a beautiful, warmish, almost-December evening, the crowd found plenty to enjoy at the tree lighting event, and it was apparent that everyone enjoyed the ceremonies and attendant activities. There were a variety of musicians from local schools […]

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NAES Career Days increase student awareness of potential careers

On Wednesday, November 15, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  This field trip provided an opportunity for them to gain more awareness about potential careers by rotating through ten career stations.  Students also learned about the educational opportunities they will have as high school students. Fifth Grade Career Day was held at New […]