Entries by NEMiss.News

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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 […]

Tuesday night storm causes extensive damage in New Albany area

A fast-moving storm struck New Albany about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night causing widespread damage and leaving many residents without electrical service. New Albany Lights Gas and Water (NALGW) Manager Bill Mattox estimated at around 10 pm that a third or more of NALGW’s customers were without electrical service. Maddox said, “I don’t think we were […]

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Russell named New Albany Elementary School Principal

New Albany Schools is pleased to announce that Gwyn Russell has been named the new principal of New Albany Elementary School. Russell is currently the principal at Pontotoc Middle School. She replaces Jamey Wright, who was recently named principal of New Albany Middle School. Mrs. Russell earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Blue Mountain […]

A ghastly sight on Cleveland Street, New Albany

On Monday, April 2nd, witnesses reported a grisly incident shortly after sunset — perhaps 7:35 p.m. — just two blocks north of Bankhead Street in downtown New Albany: A dirty, older model, four-door white pickup, white chrome rails atop the sides of the truck bed, was speeding down Cleveland Street. There was a small animal […]