Entries by NEMiss.News

Museum Madness strikes New Albany at Union Co. Heritage Museum

As part of the state’s  Bicentennial Celebration, today’s (June 20th) Museum Madness at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany,  will host the very large floor map from Mississippi Geographic Alliance, which is part of the National Geographic Alliance Network. The map was used with the campers from  9 a.m. – 10:30 and will […]

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Cagle receives Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

Sam Cagle was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 19, 2017.  The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college in Mississippi.  The scholarship selection process includes criteria relating to character, GPA, extracurricular activities, written essay, […]

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Holly Webb appointed deputy circuit clerk for Union County

Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford has appointed a new deputy circuit clerk in her office. Holly Webb has been appointed to replace Lauren Hatton, who resigned to take private sector employment. Webb is a graduate of North Pontotoc High School and attended Itawamba Community College. She was previously employed by a Tupelo law firm. […]

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More arts, new events added to New Albany Freedom Fest

According to organizers, New Albany’s Freedom Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 24, will have more arts this year than last. So far, around fifty vendors have registered to sell items like handmade jewelry, soaps and furniture, rustic teak furniture, vintage signs, leather goods and more at the Arts in the Park Market at Park […]

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East Union competes in National TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge

Jackson, Miss. – Six student teams from Mississippi recently competed in the National Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge at the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Spring Meeting in Portland, Maine. A record number 18 teams competed this year. They were selected from more than 250 teams applying around the […]

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NAHS Passionate People series to focus on variety of interests

This summer New Albany High School planned sessions entitled “Passionate People” as part of its 21st Century Community Learning Center’s summer programming.   Through this youth development and character education series, middle and high school students are exposed to people who are passionate about that interests, hobbies, careers, or businesses.     The first session […]

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Tupelo novelist to speak at June Luncheon With Books

Tuesday, June 20, Luncheon With Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany will feature Tupelo author Jacquelyn Allen. She will review her novel, Zookymoon. In the book Ms Allen describes the fun stories of Tupelo’s Dan Matthews as he travels cross country and across countries on his motorcycle. A light lunch will be […]

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Diamond Rio to headline New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest in October

New Albany, Miss. – New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest, now in its 21st year, will feature four-time CMA Group of the Year recipient, Diamond Rio as the headline act for this year’s event. Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian […]

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New Albany Middle School Beauty Review winners

New Albany Middle School held its Beauty Review on Thursday, April 13. Congratulations to these winners in the 2016-2017 New Albany Middle School Beauty Review! (Click to enlarge/download photo)                       Melanie Shannon – New Albany School District Public Relations, District Test Coordinator, 21st CCLC Project […]

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