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New Albany gifted students visit Oxford in Faulkner study

The 9th and 10th grade Gifted English classes from New Albany High School visited Oxford on November 9 as part of their Faulkner novel study.   Students began the day with a visit to the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi where they learned about the many opportunities available through university […]

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Second annual English Learner program potluck dinner held

On Thursday evening, November 9th, the New Albany English Learner (EL) Program held its second annual EL Potluck. New Albany Elementary hosted this district wide event. Families were invited to bring their favorite dishes and come together to share a special meal! This evening gathering provided a wonderful opportunity for the school and local families to […]

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Downtown bank fire alarm scrambles New Albany Fire Department

Multiple units of the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) responded Friday afternoon, Nov. 17, to a call to Regions Bank on Bankhead St. downtown. There had been a report by bank workers of smoke or “something that smelled like smoke. Firemen could find no fire as they carefully checked all parts of the the two-story […]

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Union Co. Humane Society Bake Sale this weekend

Do you need a few extra goodies to serve to friends and family during Thanksgiving? We have the perfect solution. Our bake sale will make your life a little easier, and proceeds will go towards making life better for homeless animals in Union County. The rescue group in Union County- Union County Humane Society- is […]

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Arch added to Tanglefoot Trailhead Plaza in New Albany

Most of of the work was completed, Tuesday, Nov. 14, for the graceful new arch marking the Tanglefoot Trailhead in downtown New Albany. The two masonry bases supporting each end of the arch had been completed a short time ago. The arch is made of aluminum. The major pieces of the structure were fabricated elsewhere […]

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Tom Cooper selected as Marshall of 2017 New Albany Christmas Parade

Tom Cooper has been selected as the New Albany Christmas Parade Grand Marshall 2017. The parade will be on Monday, November 27th. Cooper was born in Vicksburg, MS, and graduated from Anguilla, MS High School. He received his BS degree from Mississippi State University. While raising his family the New Albany area, he served as […]

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NAES fourth graders present two Veterans Day programs

Fourth grade students at New Albany Elementary School presented two Veterans Day Programs on Thursday, November 9. The New Albany High School Junior Air Force ROTC presented and posted the colors during the program, as well as conducted a flag folding ceremony. Fourth grade students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang “All […]

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New Albany Middle School reading fair winners

New Albany Middle School recently held the annual Reading Fair. The following winners have been announced: Individual Winners: 1st place: Sam Wiseman 2nd place: Brayden Langley 3rd place: Allie Faith Robinson Group Winners: 1st place: Promise Taylor & Tyra Rogers 2nd place: Anniston Hodges & Anna Kent 3rd place: Emma Jarvis & Isabelle Robbins Melanie […]

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Square Books to present Luncheon with Books program

Tuesday, November 21 Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. Representatives from Square Books and Nautilus Publishing in Oxford will be here with newly released books and recommendations for  your Christmas list. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM.

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New Albany 2017 Holiday Open House: “Soon it will be Christmas Day!”

New Albany’s 2017 Holiday Open House got the holiday season off to a rousing start today, (Sunday November 12). Stores, sidewalk benches, plaza tables and parking spaces were filled with hundreds of people enjoying the Christmas decorations, treats and festive atmosphere of historic downtown New Albany. Merchants reported brisk sales as shoppers kicked off the […]

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