Entries by NEMiss.News

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Judge Henry Lackey to speak at Republican Women’s Club

Union County Republican Women’s Club will meet August 26th, 2015, at 6:30PM in the Conference Room of the Holiday Inn on Hwy 30, New Albany. “InJustice the Film” about public corruption and attempted bribery will be shown and special guest Judge Henry Lackey will speak. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be […]

Union County primary election run-off slates

Union County voters will go to the polls next week to resolve party primary election contests in which no candidate received a majority of votes. In such instances in Mississippi primaries, the top two vote-getters settle the question in a run-off election. The run-off will be Tuesday, August 25th. Party nominations to be voted on again […]

Mitch is not a happy (inside) camper

Several weeks ago, this noble looking fella stumbled out of the bushes along the road and fell onto the roadside as a friend of ours was passing by in her car. The rescuer took him to a vet, who said that the dog’s right front foot was broken above the paw, and that he was near […]

Kevin Thornton: been there, wrote about it, sings it

Here in Mississippi, we have the good fortune to have access to a seemingly inexhaustible supply of musicians of all genres. There truly is something for every taste. Back in July we stumbled across Kevin Thornton performing at Gabriel’s in Tupelo, and have kept up with him since then. We knew that he was performing […]

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NAES Bullpup Pride Awards, August 10th

The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of August 10.  Pictured in no particular order are: Picture 1 (K-2nd Grade Students): Julianna Urzua, Chris Chen, Mason Hogue, Ta’Kneiya Brudniki, Angelina Nguyen, Brady Clifton, Ever Raine Robinson, Tommy Thomas, Gracie Philips, […]

Jagger Zinzer memorial oak tree planted in New Albany park

About thirty family members and friends planted a tree at New Albany’s Sportsplex Thursday afternoon, August 13, to commemorate a life that was much too short. Jagger Zinzer, age 3-1/2 months, died Monday, December 1, 2014, a victim of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).  He was born August 7, 2014, and would have been one […]

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New Albany High School students named to ACT 30+ Club

New Albany High School recently presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Drew Welborn and Austin Gafford for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club. Eighty-nine students have become members of the ACT 30+ Club since its […]

New Albany Shockers, learning to take the heat in life

New Albany – A group of determined young men were practicing tackle football in the heat of an August afternoon. In Mississippi. School having begun for the 2015-2016 year, this is not a particularly unusual sight. Middle school and high school football teams routinely begin their training in the summer’s heat. But these particular boys are not yet […]

Five Fabulous Fall Festivals coming to our area

There are five fabulous fall festivals coming up in our area in September and October. They all feature a variety of fun and entertainment for all ages, including delicious food, good music and original works of art. Not to mention that they all take place in some of the South’s most beautiful and historic locations. Do […]

New Albany continues homage to railroads passed by

New Albany – Although the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio — the GM&O — railroad went out of business in 1972, its name and fame  live on in New Albany. The official name of the organization that operates the Tanglefoot Trail, which runs from New Albany to Houston, is the GM&O Rails to Trails Recreation District. […]

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New Albany senior participates in Leadership Institute

New Albany senior Katie Davis got a terrific opportunity this summer. Out of over 300 applicants, she was chosen to participate in the University of Mississippi’s Summer Leadership Institute for High School students.  The 23 students came from seven states and Mexico.  They lived on campus for four weeks, taking Political Science 101 and Public Speaking 102 […]