Entries by NEMiss.News

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New Albany School District further commits to school safety

The New Albany School District (NASD) is making a bold commitment to continued safety and security in its schools. This past summer, Superintendent of Schools Lance Evans worked closely with Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police Department and Mayor Tim Kent and the Board of Alderman to hire veteran New Albany Police Department […]

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Race and Case were Saturday’s big 2018 Riverfest draws

BNA Bank River Run Under a fog alert from the weather service, 2018 Riverfest racers of all ages and abilities began to congregate in the vicinity of the BNA Bank River Run course early Saturday morning. There were three races to choose from, a kids’ race (accompanied by adult), a 1 mile race for 12 […]

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Friday’s special Faulkner events at the Tallahatchie Riverfest

New Albany, MS- Friday September 28, the first day of New Albany’s annual Tallahatchie Riverfest, held two special  William Faulkner events that honor the famous author.  The annual Faulkner Literary Fest has been underway for the past several weeks. The end of the festival is timed to commemorate Faulkner’s birthday (September 25th) and often coordinates […]

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Open Letter of Thanks from Superintendent Lance Evans

Thank you, New Albany! On September 25, you said “yes” to our students and our school district. You said “yes” to public education. Parents, community members, and school staff said “yes” to a continued partnership as we “prepare all for success”. “Thanks” doesn’t seem to be an adequate word to describe my appreciation for so […]

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Republican Women Club hosted judicial candidates 

Five judicial candidates spoke Monday night, Sept. 24, at the monthly meeting of the Union County Republican Women’s Club (UCRW). Club President Sue Morrisson presided at that the meeting in circuit court room at the Union County Courthouse. About 50 people attended. Circuit Judge John Kelly Luther, who is running for re-election to his seat […]

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Medicinal plant workshop to be at museum, Oct. 2

A Medicinal Plant Workshop will be held at the Union County  Heritage Museum on October 2, 2018.  Learn to prepare and use -Herbs, Tinctures, Salves and Teas.  The workshop begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.  and the cost is $45 and class space is limited. Bring you lunch so the workshop  Preregistration and […]

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Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events

The New Albany Main Street Association announced location changes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, of several of this year’s Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Main Street had previously announced that several events would be held on the lawn of the Union County Courthouse. However, those events could not be scheduled on the courthouse lawn. The activities will take […]

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Faulkner, Folk Art & More Exhibit opens Friday 9/28

The Faulkner Folk Art and More Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum Friday, September 28th, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This is as annual juried exhibit of art work from regional artists who have entered pieces inspired by the annual Art Challenge. This year, the challenge  books are Soldiers’ Pay, by William Faulkner […]

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Author who “gets” Mississippi featured at Faulkner Awards Luncheon

An outsider, an Englishman no less, who really “gets it” about Mississippi will speak at the annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, Thursday, September 28. Richard Grant, author of the non-fiction best seller, Dispatches From Pluto, Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta, is one of those rare individuals, whether native Mississippian or foreigner, who kind of understand […]

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