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City Board December 5: City planner and public restrooms discussed

The qualifications of a strategic planner and locating public restrooms downtown were among the matters discussed at the City Board December 5 meeting. First Ward Alderwoman Amy Livingston moved to create a “request for qualifications” for a “strategic planner” (city planner) for the city. Alderman-at-Large Keith Conlee seconded the motion. Second Ward Alderman Johnny Anderson […]

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NAHS Journalism projects will benefit three local organizations

The Journalism Class at New Albany High School will be doing group projects for their semester exam. These group projects will benefit our community. Each group will create a high-quality, professional commercial for one community organization which they can then use for their benefit on social media and/or send to news outlets. A representative from […]

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Master Gardeners add five to ranks, elect 2018 officers

Five individuals became certified master gardeners at the November meeting of the Union County Master Gardeners. These individuals completed their required training hours and done 40 hours of volunteer service. Recent graduates include (l-r) Joyce Reese, Glen Williams, Martha Cook and Kathi Tomsky. A new Master Gardener class will begin February 20. Classes are held […]

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 […]