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Mississippians will vote Tuesday in primary elections to nominate candidates for President of the United States and for four Mississippi seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Expectations for voter turnout in Mississippi vary greatly. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford, the county’s top election official, said last week that she expects a relatively low […]
The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team is returning to its home-away-from-home after a 15-year hiatus. The Tigers qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament with a 75-73 victory over Northwest Mississippi Community College in the regional semifinal round on Friday, March 4 at A.E. Wood Coliseum. “It’s […]
Myrtle Attendance Center students participated in a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) MS Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25th at Booneville. Myrtle’s FBLA winners are pictured below: Demonte Hampton- 2nd Place Insurance and Risk Management Teshun Bougard- 4th Place Economics Seth Devaughn- 1st Place Computer Problem Solving Audrey Anna Young 4th Place […]
Jamie Glenn’s first grade students at New Albany Elementary School have recently been learning about Mexico. The story for the week was about a Hispanic family planning a surprise birthday party. First grade students planned for their own classroom fiesta by making piñatas, maracas, and sombreros. These activities brought the story to life and students were able to explore the […]
Possibly opening a hospitality facility for the Tanglefoot Trail was the only new business at the March 1, 2016, meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. Alderman-at-Large Scott Dunnam started the discussion saying the board had for some time been considering opening and operating a welcome center for visitors to the Tanglefoot Trail. Dunnam […]
Two weeks ago the Union County Library System board said the library was in financial distress and would cut back its hours of service to save money. Public concern was strong and immediate. Several stories about the library system’s financial straits were posted here and published in local ink-on-paper media. Although a handful of people […]
This Saturday night, March the 5th, the Tallahatchie River Players will present “Music at the Magnolia”. The night will begin with a full service meal followed by the remarkable singing talents of Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett. This event is by prepaid reservations only, with limited seating of 40. Reservations are $25 a person and […]
On Tuesday, March 15 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Mississippi author Don H. Thompson will review his book Stennis: Plowing a Straight Furrow The Story of Statesman John C. Stennis. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM followed at noon by the book review.
Students from the New Albany High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25. The competition was held in Booneville at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The following students placed and will be competing at the state level in April: Mary Day, 2nd place, Business Communication Yesenia Rivera, 5th place, Healthcare […]
The Union County Republican Executive Committee will meet Thursday March 10 at 6:30 in the Cine Lobby. This meeting is open to ALL Republican voters in Union County. We will meet to discuss and make preparations for the County Precinct Caucuses and Convention on April 23rd.
The Ladies Building at Union County Fairgrounds was rented out Saturday night, February 27th, and was the venue for a party that got out of hand. About 200 people gathered for a what was apparently a birthday party. They mostly behaved and had a good time, but a few drank more alcohol than they could […]
Last week, the New Albany Middle School 7th and 8th grade Women’s Choir attended the District I Choral Festival in Tupelo, MS. Choirs that sing in these Festivals are judged on things such as correct notes, correct rhythms, musical interpretation and vocal technique. The NAMS Women’s Choir earned all Superior ratings in performance, and in […]
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