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Bettie Frazier, 82

Bettie Frazier May 26, 1936 – April 5, 2019   Bettie Marie Herrod Frazier, 82, died Friday, April 5, 2017, at Diversicare in Ripley, MS. She was born May 26,1936, in New Albany to Jim and Louella Ledbetter Herrod. She was a lifetime member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Cotton Plant. She was involved in […]

Bobby Joe McMillen, 76

Bobby Joe McMillen January 15, 1943 – April 5, 2019   Bobby Joe McMillen, 76, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at New Albany Health and Rehab in New Albany. He was born January 15, 1943 in Ingomar to the late Alfred C. and Viola Wages McMillen. He was a retired sewing machine mechanic, having […]

James L. Hall, 80

James L. Hall November 18, 1938 – April 3, 2019   James L. Hall, 80, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Presence Mercy Center. He was born November 18, 1938 in New Albany, MS, the son of the late, Carl and Flossie (Whitehead) Hall. James worked for many years at Rainbow Baking […]

East Union takes a first in state Bridge Building Challenge

Students compete in state’s TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge East Union took a first place when Mississippi students recently competed in the statewide Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge.  The competition took place at the Clyde Muse Center on the Rankin Campus of Hinds Community College in Pearl. Over 200 Mississippi middle and high […]

Pedestrian killed at Hwy 15 and Hwy 30 intersection (re-Posted)

A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle at about 10:45 pm, Tuesday evening, April 2. The accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 30 East. New Albany Police Department (NAPD) Chief Chris Roberson said NAPD officers and an ambulance from Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County were dispatched to the scene. […]

Walter Johnson celebrates 89th birthday having dinner with friends.

Former New Albany Mayor Walter Johnson celebrated his 89th birthday Saturday evening, March 30, having dinner with friends at a New Albany restaurant. Johnson served three terms as New Albany mayor in the 1980s and 1990s, and served as alderman-at-large prior to his service as mayor. He is remembered for numerous accomplishments during his time […]

New Albany High School offers dozens of student internship opportunities

New Albany, MS- Juniors and Seniors at New Albany High School (NAHS) are being provided opportunities that have the potential to open doors for their future careers. NAHS has worked to create summer internship programs for twenty-four students. On Wednesday, March 20, these students were recognized and formally signed certificates to participate in a summer […]

William “Bill” Wise Hill, 52

William “Bill” Wise Hill April 13, 1966 – April 4, 2019   William “Bill” Wise Hill, 52, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1966 in Tupelo to William Wise Hill, Jr. and Lois Walters Hill. He enjoyed music and was the lead singer of Bill Hill and […]

Jennifer Gay “JJ” Harris, 47

Jennifer Gay “JJ” Harris March 18, 1972 – April 3, 2019     God gave us a person with a heart larger than life, with a compassion and concern greater for the lives she touched rather than her own. This person was destined to become a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. So God […]

Anita Faye Rakestraw Pannell, 63

Anita Faye Rakestraw Pannell January 12, 1956 – March 31, 2019   Anita Faye Rakestraw Pannell, 63, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County. She was born January 12, 1956 in Union County to Joe and Victoria Dillard Rakestraw. She was the director of D.H.S. in Union County. […]