Entries by NEMiss.News

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NAES Students of the Month, April 2019

Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. April Students of the Month are as follows: Students chosen for grades 3-5 (in no particular order) are: Emma Rodgers, Mirakle Hanson, Brayan Castaneda, Leah Harrison, Wesley […]

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Ruby Ragsdale, 86

Ms. Ruby Ragsdale September 30, 1932 – May 5, 2019     Blue Springs – Ruby Frances Tate Ragsdale was born September 30, 1932 to Walter Basil Tate and Mary Louie Edgelle Kennedy in Center, MS. She married Gerald Denver Ragsdale on August 22, 1950, and they made their home in Memphis, TN and Southaven, […]

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Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival takes cover in New Albany

Rainy weather forced Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival from its intended location next to the tracks in Myrtle to the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 4, next to the BNSF railroad tracks in front of Myrtle City Hall. Friday’s weather forecast brought about the decision to move […]

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Muncie & NAHS Musical Receive Theatre Nominations

Mary Beth Muncie was destined for music and theater education. She was born into it. Her father Phil was the band director at W.P. Daniel High Schooland later turned his talents toward being a minister of music in local churches. He has spent much time volunteering with community theater and Broadway shows at the Magnolia […]

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2019 New Albany Freedom Fest: 3 days of family fun

Mayor Tim Kent and Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud are pleased to announce plans for the 2019 New Albany Freedom Fest. “Our Community Development team and its festival committee did a spectacular job last year. This year’s festival will be a great way to spend time in our community,” said Mayor Kent. A year […]

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Voyles to represent New Albany in state pageant

By: Brittney Voyles:  Local Hometown Mother Mrs. Brittney Voyles of New Albany MS, age 32 wife of Mr.Brian Voyles, they have 2 children, who resident just a few miles outside of town in Ingomar,  they attend Covenant church of New Albany MS. Just a few weeks ago Mrs.Voyles hosted the Preliminary for Miss Tippah County & […]

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New Albany Main Street recreation survey underway

Dear Friends, The New Albany Main Street Association is partnering with the University of Mississippi to conduct a recreation needs assessment study. We want to invite you to participate in this recreation survey. Your responses will help us understand current recreation opportunities in New Albany and you and your families’ recreation needs and aspirations. We […]

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NAES names April 2019 Employee of the Month

New Albany Elementary School’s Employee of the Month for April is Mrs. Beth Matlock. Mrs. Matlock serves as the dyslexia therapist at New Albany Elementary School. According to co-workers, Mrs. Matlock has a heart for all children and strives to assist others in finding educational material or websites to best meet the needs of all […]

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Museum offers free Preservation Workshop, May 8-10

Preservation workshop: Want to tackle that daunting rehab project but not sure where to begin? Join the Mississippi Heritage Trust and instructors Mike Grote and Jonathan Leit with Alembic Community Development of New Orleans to learn about the fundamental principles of historic preservation and real estate finance. In additional to sharpening their pencils to master […]

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New Albany businessman and civic leader Bobby R. Gault dies

Visitation and funeral services for Bobby R. Gault, will be today, Monday, April 29, at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and the funeral service will be at 3 o’clock. Gault, a long-time New Albany businessman and churchman, was a highly honored civic leader. Gault died Sunday, April 28, at […]

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