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The New Albany School of Career and Technical Education is the recipient of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant award. The total allocation for the grant award is $110,000. ARC funding totals $78,250 with the Mississippi Department of Education’s match being $21,750 and the local school district match being $10,000. The grant allowed for the […]
Went down to the Christmas tree lighting event Thursday evening, Nov. 30, at Cooper Park. Nice, well-attended, family-type party. Among those present were two ladies I’ve known for several years. Fortunately, I had my lawyer with me, and each woman had her own legal adviser in tow. My lawyer and each of their’s huddled together […]
An estimated 200 people gathered in New Albany’s Cooper Park to participate in the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. On a beautiful, warmish, almost-December evening, the crowd found plenty to enjoy at the tree lighting event, and it was apparent that everyone enjoyed the ceremonies and attendant activities. There were a variety of musicians from local schools […]
On Wednesday, November 15, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education. This field trip provided an opportunity for them to gain more awareness about potential careers by rotating through ten career stations. Students also learned about the educational opportunities they will have as high school students. Fifth Grade Career Day was held at New […]
Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School presented a Powwow program on Thursday, November 16. Kindergarten students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang “The Indians are Creeping”, “Hurray, It’s Thanksgiving Day”, “Ten Little Indians”, “HiYiYi”, “Just a Boy and a Girl”, “Hush a Bye”, and “This is How the Indians”. The program included […]
Lisa Topper’s Kindergarten class at New Albany Elementary School held their “First Thanksgiving Dinner” on Wednesday, November 15. Parents and school administration were invited to attend the event. The students have been learning about our country’s history and how the Native Americans and Pilgrims were enemies at the beginning and became friends later. Students dressed […]
Santa arrived in New Albany on Monday, November 27th. This year, though he arrived as usual, amidst the traditional Christmas Parade, he did not choose his traditional sleigh and reindeer. Perhaps going for more eco-friendly transportation, he chose a white open carriage, laden with gifts and gaily decorated for the Christmas season. However he chooses […]
A rough draft of the new sign ordinance governing business and other signs in New Albany has been circulated to city officials and others. First Ward Alderman Amy Livingston stated at the city board’s regular meeting on Nov. 7 that she, working with others, had completed a draft of a proposed new sign ordinance. She […]
A Sunday evening November 26 fire at 606 Carlisle Street, sent firemen and fire engines from two fire stations to battle the blaze. The call came to the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) at 5:35 pm, and a fire engine from NAFD Station One arrived three minutes later. Firemen determined that the home was 20% […]
Two community Christmas events will take place this week in New Albany. New Albany’s 2017 Christmas Parade will be tomorrow night, Monday November 26th. It will begin at 6:00 PM, and parade participants should be in the line-up by 5:30 PM. Tom Cooper, former City Alderman, Chancery Clerk and long-time volunteer fireman, is this year’s […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby for the first 6 months. When you add solid foods to your baby’s diet, continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months. There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: Benefits for baby: Human milk provides essentially all the nutrients your baby […]
Monday morning the Union County Supervisors approved an ordinance regarding the use of portable buildings for human housing and accepted bids for work on the courthouse windows. However, the first item on the Supervisors’ November 20 meeting’s 16-item agenda, the one that lasted the longest (about 20 minutes), was a re-statement of a complaint the […]
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