Entries by NEMiss.News

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NASTUC students hear advocate for troubled teens

Dr. Craig Boykin spoke to students and staff at New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center (NASTUC) on April 15. Boykin is a motivational speaker and tells his story to students, teachers, and college professors. He dropped out of school and went to the military where he received his GED.  Boykin now has […]

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Union Co. Supervisors’ meeting, May 9th 2016

The Union County Board of Supervisors again made quick work of its Monday, May 9th agenda. Perhaps the most significant item of business was the approval of Chandler Rogers as Youth Court referee. He was appointed to the position by Chancery Judge Jacqueline Mask. The county board’s approval was more a confirmation than an appointment. […]

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Heritage Music Festival set May 21st in New Albany

New Albany, MS– The annual Down from the Hills Heritage Museum and Mississippi Bluegrass Competition is set May 21, 2016, at the Union County Fairgrounds.   Competition will begin at 10 a.m. in this the 15th year for the festival that selects the top old-time music makers for the state. The festival moves back to the fairgrounds […]

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Wilson photographs accepted for Missouri exhibition

New Albany, MS- Two photographs from New Albany fine art photographer and Tallahatchie Arts Council member T. Lowry Wilson have been accepted for exhibition at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri during the month of May 2016. The exhibition is part of the Four States Photography Enthusiasts (FSPE) and features […]

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Victory Church goes ‘down by the riverside’ for a little fun

Victory Church held a free family event Saturday afternoon in downtown New Albany. The event was held in the grassy, partially shaded area on Main Street immediately next to the Tallahatchie River bridge that spans Bankhead Street/Old Highway 78. Enjoying bright sunshine and temperatures in the mid 80s, several dozen children and adults enjoyed free musical entertainment, free food […]

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Union Co. Ole Miss Club announces 2016 scholarship winners

Members of the Union County Ole Miss Club recognized four students this week as recipients of the annual scholarship.  Recipients for 2016 were NAHS Seniors, Rush Butler, Garrett Meggs, and Trace Thompson, and Ingomar Senior, Olivia High.  The students were selected among a panel of Ole Miss Alumni at the University.  The club was pleased […]

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I-22 work will close access ramp for two months

Many have asked NAnewsweb.com the whys and wherefores about the electronic sign at Carter Avenue and I-22 (U.S. 78), placed there two days ago by MDOT. The sign tells motorists: “U.S. 78 W RAMP CLOSURE STARTING MAY 12TH.” Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Engineer Mark Holly told us that the westbound access ramp to I-22 […]

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Deck Your Yard opens in Myrtle

Myrtle, MS….Sarah Brock Farr has teamed with the Jeff Galloway family of Myrtle to relocate the very successful and interesting Deck Your Yard (Now called Deck Your Yard and More) business to 1751 Hwy 178, Myrtle from its former leased location on Bankhead in New Albany. “This will give us a permanent home for our […]

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Toyota reps to hear Career & Technical students’ presentation

This week, the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education students will be wrapping up a soft skills week with a presentation with representatives from Toyota. This week the school has carried out a soft skill with all students focusing on job applications, resumes, people skills, and interviewing skills. All 2nd year career & technical […]

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