Entries by NEMiss.News

Concerned citizens push for a Union County humane society

This article marks the beginning of a new weekly Pet of the Week feature. New Albany and Union County homes will have a chance to adopt an animal that needs a forever home. Union County Humane Society, a grass roots movement, is taking steps to improve the outlook for homeless pets in Union County. Emilee […]

Supervisors hear plan for collecting past due fines 

A proposed method for collecting delinquent fines levied by Union County Justice Court Judges was the top item on the agenda of the Board of Supervisors Monday. Debra Sivira, of American Municipal Services, had offered her company’s services to Union County Justice Court, and  Justice Court Clerk Larissa Edward directed Sivira to the Union County […]

Rates on the Rise: Strategies for Fixed Income Investors

A long period of low yields has been challenging for many fixed-income investors, but owning bond investments in a rising interest-rate environment could become even trickier. When interest rates go up, the prices of existing bonds typically fall. Consequently, the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting decisions could affect the entire fixed-income market. Still, bonds are a mainstay […]

We need a U.S. Congressman who will accumulate some serious seniority

Mississippians will vote Tuesday in primary elections to nominate candidates for President of the United States and for four Mississippi seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Expectations for voter turnout in Mississippi vary greatly. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford, the county’s top election official, said last week that she expects a relatively low […]

Booneville’s Northeast Clinches National Tournament Berth

The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team is returning to its home-away-from-home after a 15-year hiatus. The Tigers qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament with a 75-73 victory over Northwest Mississippi Community College in the regional semifinal round on Friday, March 4 at A.E. Wood Coliseum. “It’s […]

Myrtle students collect wins at Northern District FBLA competition

Myrtle Attendance Center students participated in a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) MS Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25th at Booneville.  Myrtle’s FBLA winners​ are pictured below:   Demonte Hampton- 2nd Place Insurance and Risk Management Teshun Bougard- 4th Place Economics Seth Devaughn- 1st Place Computer Problem Solving Audrey Anna Young 4th Place […]

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NAES first graders explore Mexican culture

Jamie Glenn’s first grade students at New Albany Elementary School have recently been learning about Mexico.  The story for the week was about a Hispanic family planning a surprise birthday party. First grade students planned for their own classroom fiesta by making piñatas, maracas, and sombreros.  These activities brought the story to life and students were able to explore the […]

New Albany Board of Aldermen March 1, 2016 meeting

Possibly opening a hospitality facility for the Tanglefoot Trail was the only new business at the March 1, 2016, meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. Alderman-at-Large Scott Dunnam started the discussion saying the board had for some time been considering opening and operating a welcome center for visitors to the Tanglefoot Trail. Dunnam […]

Local citizens and local government voice strong support for library

Two weeks ago the Union County Library System board said the library was in financial distress and would cut back its hours of service to save money. Public concern was strong and immediate. Several stories about the library system’s financial straits were posted here and published in local ink-on-paper media. Although a handful of people […]

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NAHS students compete in FBLA Northern District event

Students from the New Albany High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25. The competition was held in Booneville at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The following students placed and will be competing at the state level in April: Mary Day, 2nd place, Business Communication Yesenia Rivera, 5th place, Healthcare […]