Entries by NEMiss.News

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Ferrell named New Albany High School principal

On May 19, 2017, New Albany School District’s Board of Trustees approved John Ferrell as theNew Albany High School Principal, effective July 1, 2017. A native of Booneville, Mississippi, Ferrell received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi. His professional background at New Albany includes 13 years of experience as a classroom […]

Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market adds new features in its 6th year

Locally grown produce, canned goods, hot food and live music. New Albany, MS – 5/16/2017 – Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market in downtown New Albany on the Tallahatchie Riverbank will start its sixth year with a Friday night kick-off  June 2nd  from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.   The market will be open every Saturday morning […]

New Albany Cracker Barrel has invitation-only “soft opening”

The new Cracker Barrel restaurant on Coulter Drive will open to the public, Monday, May 22. The restaurant had a “soft opening” Friday to which a variety of public officials, business people and others were invited. Food at the Friday “soft opening” was free to those attending. A Cracker Barrel employee told NAnewsweb.com at 5 […]

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Historical Society hears of new “Mississippi Encyclopedia,” honors local Pilot Club

Members of the Union County Historical Society learned about a newly published “Mississippi Encyclopedia” during their annual meeting Friday. Speaker for the event at noon at the First United Methodist Church was Ted Owenby, director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at Ole Miss. Owenby said “The Mississippi Encyclopedia” is over 1,400 […]

New Albany Freedom Fest Weekend brings new Attractions, Events

  Another big event and some new activities have been added to Freedom Fest Weekend, June 23-24 in New Albany. Duck Dynasty’s Justin Martin The Magnolia Civic Center has booked Duck Dynasty’s Justin Martin for a talk at the Cine Theater at 4pm on the afternoon of Saturday, June 24. Justin, an employee of Duck […]

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Municipal candidates to speak at courthouse May 23rd

Candidates in the June 6th New Albany municipal elections will have the opportunity to address voters during a May 23rd event at the Union County Courthouse. The non-partisan event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in the circuit court room on the second floor of the courthouse. All New Albany municipal candidates, whether […]

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Learning soft skills makes students more employable

Career & Technical Education Focuses on ‘Soft Skills’   Soft skills have been the focus of study for students enrolled in classes at the New Albany High School of Career and Technical Education.  For the past two weeks, instructors have been team teaching students those skills that will help make them more employable. The soft […]

NAHS Seniors walk NAES halls to reminisce and inspire

On Wednesday, May 10, New Albany High School seniors donned their caps and gowns to make a seniors walk through New Albany Elementary School where most started their school experience. This was a time for NAES teachers, staff, and students to celebrate the seniors and their accomplishments, as well as a time to remind elementary […]

Annual New Haven Center fish fry enjoyed by many supporters

Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s prevailed for the annual New Haven Center Fish Fry, Wednesday, May 17th. About 200 people attended the noon time event on Garfield Street, which was held under a tent and a permanent shelter directly across the street from the New Haven campus. New Haven Center is a […]

Blue Springs rail crossing on Hwy. 9 in Union County to close for repairs

WHO:               The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHAT:             BNSF Railroad will close the railroad crossing at Highway 9 in Blue Springs in Union County. A detour route will be in place along Interstate 22, State Route 15 and State Route 348. WHY:               BNSF will be performing necessary repairs to the railroad crossing.                                  WHEN:             […]

Myrtle Kiwanis name 2017 Terrific Kids

In 2010, the Kiwanis Club of New Albany began its Terrific Kids program at Myrtle.  Monthly recognition is given to Terrific Kids in each K-3 class.  The Terrific Kids are selected by their teachers for demonstrating a positive attitude, good character and responsible citizenship. The acronym Terrific names more of the characteristics needed to be […]