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Tip results in kratom seizures at three local stores

Union County sheriff’s deputies carried out kratom seizures from three stores Thursday morning.  A county ordinance passed October 17, 2017 outlawed the chemical substance, kratom. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said his office got a tip Thursday about a New Albany store selling kratom. The information was that the Murphy USA convenience store and gasoline station was […]

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NAHS JROTC program earns Distinguished Unit Award

New Albany’s High School JROTC program was recently awarded the Distinguished Unit Award for the 2018-2019 school year. This award recognizes the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support given to the community through community service. “Numerous AFJROTC units are doing great things in their respective […]

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Hubert Durrett Stephens III, 83

Hubert Durrett Stephens III June 8, 1935 – May 6, 2019   Hubert Durrett Stephens III, 83, passed away May 6, 2019 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born June 8, 1935 in Oxford, MS to Hubert D. Stephens, Jr. and Edith O’Connor Stephens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army […]

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Mary Smith, 63

Mary Smith January 10, 1956 – May 7, 2019   Mary Anne Stamey Smith, 63, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in New Albany. She was born January 10, 1956, in New Albany to G. B. Stamey, Jr., and Mary Frances Ganger Stamey. She was retired and a homemaker. She is survived by 4 daughters: Mary […]

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NAES Students of the Month, April 2019

Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. April Students of the Month are as follows: Students chosen for grades 3-5 (in no particular order) are: Emma Rodgers, Mirakle Hanson, Brayan Castaneda, Leah Harrison, Wesley […]

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Ruby Ragsdale, 86

Ms. Ruby Ragsdale September 30, 1932 – May 5, 2019     Blue Springs – Ruby Frances Tate Ragsdale was born September 30, 1932 to Walter Basil Tate and Mary Louie Edgelle Kennedy in Center, MS. She married Gerald Denver Ragsdale on August 22, 1950, and they made their home in Memphis, TN and Southaven, […]

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Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival takes cover in New Albany

Rainy weather forced Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival from its intended location next to the tracks in Myrtle to the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 4, next to the BNSF railroad tracks in front of Myrtle City Hall. Friday’s weather forecast brought about the decision to move […]

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Muncie & NAHS Musical Receive Theatre Nominations

Mary Beth Muncie was destined for music and theater education. She was born into it. Her father Phil was the band director at W.P. Daniel High Schooland later turned his talents toward being a minister of music in local churches. He has spent much time volunteering with community theater and Broadway shows at the Magnolia […]

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2019 New Albany Freedom Fest: 3 days of family fun

Mayor Tim Kent and Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud are pleased to announce plans for the 2019 New Albany Freedom Fest. “Our Community Development team and its festival committee did a spectacular job last year. This year’s festival will be a great way to spend time in our community,” said Mayor Kent. A year […]

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Voyles to represent New Albany in state pageant

By: Brittney Voyles:  Local Hometown Mother Mrs. Brittney Voyles of New Albany MS, age 32 wife of Mr.Brian Voyles, they have 2 children, who resident just a few miles outside of town in Ingomar,  they attend Covenant church of New Albany MS. Just a few weeks ago Mrs.Voyles hosted the Preliminary for Miss Tippah County & […]

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