Entries by NEMiss.News

Local motorcyclist killed in accident near Toyota plant

A man was killed Friday October 5th, in a collision between a motorcycle and an automobile in rural eastern Union County. The collision occurred shortly after 5 pm. Killed was Michael John Foreman, age 33, a Union County resident. He was the motorcyclist. The accident occurred on Magnolia Way, the access road at the intersection […]

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Baptist Union County hosts free Community Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist MemorialHospital-Union County will host a community health fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. What services will be available at health fair? Offerings include free flu vaccines; body mass index assessments; blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose screenings; and coronary risk factor […]

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17th Annual Heritage Pioneer Days coming to museum

Heritage Pioneer Days 2018 are set for Oct. 18, 19, and 20 at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. This event is an opportunity for visitors to experience history in hands-on ways, such as grinding corn, making cider, doll making, churning butter, cross-cut sawing and much more. “This is our 17th year for […]

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STOPit app to help protect New Albany Schools’ students

STOPit App empowers students to stand up against bullying. New Albany School District has enrolled with STOPit, the leading technology platform for schools that deters and controls harmful or inappropriate conduct. STOPit empowers students with an easy app to safely and anonymously report anything of concern to school officials – from cyberbullying to threats of […]

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Baptist Union County hosts free breast cancer awareness luncheon

NEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free breast cancer awareness luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and preventive care measures. The luncheon will take place at noon on October 10th, in the Hillcrest Baptist Church fellowship hall, located at 216 Highway 15 South, […]

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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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