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NAHS announces Open House

New Albany High School will host Meet the Teacher & Open House Monday, August 15 from 5-7 p.m. Parents and students are welcome to join us for this come-and-go event! Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany Schools

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Well known wine journalist to speak at museum August 18

Museum Moments is set Thursday,  August 18, 12 noon,  at the Union County Heritage Museum. William Faulkner and his Wine by  Barbara Ensrud, wine journalist from Durham, North Carolina will be the program’s subject. This is a program of the Literary Fest 2016 Ensrud is a frequent speaker on the subject of wine, including its […]

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Union County Republicans to meet August 18

New Albany, MS- The next Union County Republican Committee meeting will be August 18th at the Library beginning at 6pm. We will have reports from our State Convention Delegation as well as a report form Vice Chairman Sue Morrisson who was an Alternate Delegate to the National Convention in Cleveland.

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New Albany High School hosts Camp Freshman

New Albany High School hosted its annual “Camp Freshman” on Monday, August 1st. “Camp Freshman” began more than ten years ago to give the rising freshmen an opportunity to get familiar with the new campus, their teachers, and technology.  Teachers, staff, and senior mentors helped organize and prepare for the event and then coordinated the […]

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Back-to School Health Fair dispensed fun and information

A large crowd of children and parents gathered Saturday morning for the yearly back to school health fair held at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. Undeterred by the heat outside, bounce house fun was a hit with the boys and girls.  Children and parents alike, stood in line for popcorn, sno cones, hotdogs and ice cold […]

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Skywatcher alert! Perseid meteor showers are at hand

OK, Skywatchers, it’s that time of year when the earth travels through the debris field of the Comet Swift-Tuttle from July 17 to Aug. 24, producing what is known as the Perseid Meteor Shower. The shower’s peak this year will be August 11-12. and is supposed to be even better than most. But don’t wait for the […]

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This weekend offers a variety of entertainment in New Albany

New Albany, MS- Two events Friday evening kicked off a busy weekend of live entertainment in downtown New Albany. The annual Arts, Beats & Eats event was a sellout at The Basement, a popular events venue at the Tanglefoot Trailhead in downtown New Albany. Local artists displayed their creations, libations and appetizers were served by […]

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East Union students get introduction to engineering

Union County, MS- Sixth grade students are getting an introduction to engineering in Mrs. Heather Richards’ class at East Union Attendance Center, and engaging in hands-on learning to apply scientific technology and knowledge. Participants were introduced to engineering by working in teams of 4 to solve a problem. They created a tool using a string and […]

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Be careful out there: School bus regulations and safety reminders

School buses are the safest form of highway transportation according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Our main concern is always safety,” said Lecia Stubblefield, Director of Transportation.  “We maintain our buses to a superior condition and our drivers are trained annually in safety.” The New Albany School District needs the help of everyone in […]

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Library lists events scheduled for August

The following events are scheduled in the Library for August: August 10   National Alliance on Mental Illness August 16   Luncheon with Books  Renelda Owen, Delta State University English Department will present a program ” Colonel W. C. Falkner as Inspiration for Colonel Sartoris in the Yoknapatawpha Saga” this presentation is part of New Albany’s […]

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