Entries by NEMiss.News

Supremes straddle the fence on Basil’s appeal

UPDATE:  9-17-2015 The Mississippi Supreme Court jumped up, grabbed hold of the Union County school superintendent brawl and landed — hard — astride the fence. OUCH! Here’s the back story, very briefly, in the  remote event that anyone doesn’t already know it: Browning nominated…election commission throws out nomination…Browning appeals…judge rules for Browning…Basil appeals, twice…Supreme Court […]

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Tim Johnson bringing Lt. Governor campaign to New Albany

Tim Johnson, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor will be barnstorming the state making forty one stops in eight days.  “As a former truck driver, this will be like old times traveling the highways and byways of this beautiful state,” said Johnson. The caravan will arrive in New Albany on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.  Johnson will […]

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Faulkner Scenic Byway tour , September 25th

The Faulkner Scenic Byway tour will leave New Albany on September 25,  2 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church Parking Lot.  The tour bus will carry visitors to Greenfield Farm, Rocky Ford, Philadelphia Community and will be at Rowan Oak at approximately 4:30 for a reception.  From there it will return to New Albany. […]

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NAES kindergarten students learn about community helpers

Community Helper Day for kindergarten students was held on Friday, September 11 at New Albany Elementary School.  Students rotated through several stations to learn about various careers and understand how these individuals are helpers within our community.  Kindergarteners had the opportunity to hear from a florist, a hair stylist, a nurse practitioner, and a dentist, […]

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Back to the courthouse? Basil appeals the ruling favoring Browning

A judge’s signed order puts Roger Browning’s name on the ballot as a Republican candidate for county school superintendent, but incumbent Democrat Ken Basil has appealed the order. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford received the signed judgement from Circuit Judge John A. Gregory Tuesday afternoon. She also received a written appeal from incumbent Union County […]

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Tallahatchie Riverfest adjusts venue and adds fireworks

New Albany, Miss. – The Tallahatchie Riverfest, New Albany’s Arts, Music and Literary Festival will be changing venues for the arts market this year. In years past, the arts vending markets have been located on the courthouse grounds, the library parking lot and, as of last year, the middle of Bankhead Street. This year the […]

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Judge rules in favor of Browning in Superintendent race-UPDATED

UPDATE: 9-15-2015: Judge Gregory has presented his written order in Roger’s Browning’s motion for placement on the November ballot. For complete details, see NAnewsweb article UPDATE: 9-14-2015, 7:20PM: By the close of business Monday, the circuit clerk had not received the court’s written order to put Roger Browning’s name on the Nov. 3 ballot. Word […]

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Hearing held on Browning’s request for injunction – UPDATED

UPDATE 9-14-2015: Judge rules in Browning’s favor. See NAnewsweb story. Update 9-11- 2015: Circuit Judge John Gregory will not make a ruling until next week on Roger Browning’s motion asking the court to overrule the Union County Election Commission, the Union County Circuit Clerk’s office said at the close of business Friday. Browning had been […]

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