Entries by NEMiss.News

John David Pennebaker, a man of accomplishment and integrity

Rarely does a person serve a long time in a variety of public offices without a blemish on his record.  Even a public official of sterling character is likely to suffer false accusations from people who imagine they have been offended. One of those very rare ones died yesterday night. John David Pennebaker spent his […]

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TVA program engages students in water monitoring challenge

Vicki Valentine with Tennessee Valley Authority was a guest speaker in the 5th grade science classes at New Albany Elementary School February 23-25. Students participated in the World Water Monitoring Challenge.  The classes tested water samples from the Tallahatchie River and Jasper Creek and used the scientific method to determine if the water from these […]

Mississippi’s New Stage Theatre performs at New Albany schools

On February 18 & 19, New Stage Theatre presented in-school performances of Androcles and the Lion and Mississippi Talking: Scenes from Mississippi Writers at New Albany Elementary School and New Albany High School, as part of the New Stage Theatre Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. Androcles and the Lion was presented on February 18 at 10:15 […]

Mercy and Justice in Mississippi’s Justice Courts

[su_quote]“I shall temper so justice with mercy.”     John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1667[/su_quote] An item about delinquent fines on the county board’s Monday agenda proved once again that Mississippi is the State of Irony. And it reminded me of a classic example of irony that could only have happened in Mississippi. Near the dead center […]

Northeast Tigers Win Region 23 Championship

TIGERS WIN REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH UNBELIEVABLE FINISH The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s basketball program is adding a new trophy to the already full display case within the brand new Earline “Woodsie” Woods Hospitality Suite at Bonner Arnold Coliseum. The Tigers captured the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Tournament championship […]

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NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, February 22nd

The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the weeks of February 22.  Pictured in no particular order are: K – 2nd Grade               Kameron Carruthers, Thomas Burns, Elana Gonzales, Katlyn Cannon, Nick Dunson, Joselyn Saldana, Emily […]

Music, Food and Fitness: Spring Fever Stroll is tomorrow

The daffodils (or jonquils for the more old fashioned) are blooming and Spring is definitely springing in New Albany and there are a number of new and returning events for folks to enjoy. Jimbo Mathus at The Basement – Saturday, March 19 Mississippi native Jimbo Mathus has a storied history in music, coming first on […]

Concerned citizens push for a Union County humane society

This article marks the beginning of a new weekly Pet of the Week feature. New Albany and Union County homes will have a chance to adopt an animal that needs a forever home. Union County Humane Society, a grass roots movement, is taking steps to improve the outlook for homeless pets in Union County. Emilee […]

Supervisors hear plan for collecting past due fines 

A proposed method for collecting delinquent fines levied by Union County Justice Court Judges was the top item on the agenda of the Board of Supervisors Monday. Debra Sivira, of American Municipal Services, had offered her company’s services to Union County Justice Court, and  Justice Court Clerk Larissa Edward directed Sivira to the Union County […]

Rates on the Rise: Strategies for Fixed Income Investors

A long period of low yields has been challenging for many fixed-income investors, but owning bond investments in a rising interest-rate environment could become even trickier. When interest rates go up, the prices of existing bonds typically fall. Consequently, the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting decisions could affect the entire fixed-income market. Still, bonds are a mainstay […]