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August Happenings: NAES Students of the Month

Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. Congratulations to our August Students of the Month; GRADES K-2 AUGUST STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:  (in no particular order): Treaston Pate, Henry Peters, Logan Glasson, Aaliyah Floyd, Doro Smith, Journee Kimmons, Ayden […]

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Quarterly city beautification awards announced

The City of New Albany Beautification Committee presents awards each quarter honoring outstanding use of landscaping in the city. Awards are presented in two broad categories, private homes and institutional. This quarter’s awards were presented Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2018. The award for private homes went to the home of Suzanne and Jim Hubbard at 401 […]

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NAHS to honor veterans and first responders

New Albany High School will be honoring Veterans and First Responders this Friday night, September 14 at the football game. All veterans and first responders will receive free admission and will be recognized during our Pre-Game Show. If you would like to be recognized, please be at Kitchens field at 6:20 p.m. Melanie Shannon Public […]

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Baptist Union County names Dr. H. F. Mason as chief medical officer

NEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 11, 2018 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently named Dr. H.F. Mason as its chief medical officer. He will have direct responsibility for medical staff relations, and will focus on quality of care, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency for physician-driven services, according to the hospital’s CEO and administrator, Walter Grace. Dr. […]

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“Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums” grant awarded to museum

New Albany, MS – The Union County Historical Society & Heritage Museum was awarded a competitive Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums grant. The grants are intended to catalyze the growing national creative aging movement. The Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany, MS was selected as one of only 20 museums throughout the United States […]

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Huge Turn-out for Cross benefit dinner

There was a very large turn-out for the fundraising dinner to benefit Daniel Cross, son of Jeff and Crystal Cross, of Union County. Daniel is currently awaiting a heart transplant, after dealing with heart problems since his birth thirteen years ago.   Organizers report that all two thousand tickets for the dinner were sold out. […]

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Woman found dead in vehicle is identified

New Albany, MS- The dead body of 37-year-old Stephanie Killough was found in a vehicle in a driveway in the West Union Enterprise community early Monday, Sept. 10. It is believed the deceased is from the Union County area. A neighbor discovered the body and notified the office of Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards about […]

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Fundraiser to aid local boy awaiting heart transplant

A fundraising event Monday, Sept. 10, will assist the family of a 13-year-old boy, who is awaiting a heart transplant. A Chicken and Fish Fry from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday will raise money for the family of Daniel Cross, son of Jeff and Crystal Cross, who are from the West Union part of the […]

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New Albany School District Makes Commitment to Pre-K Education

New Albany, MS– The  New Albany Elementary School NAES Pre-K program  has always been known in the community as outstanding. Once the children leave the Pre-K program they are well prepared for kindergarten. This year the program added two certified teachers to the program, Emilee Stubblefield and Lisa Topper. Both of these teachers have taught […]

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