Entries by NEMiss.News

New Albany Renaissance II, counting our blessings

New Albany’s status as a destination for recreation and shopping continues to gain momentum.  Several months ago we referred to it here at NAnewsweb as a renaissance, and the trend has grown stronger since then. We are doing many things right that have helped bring us to this juncture. We are also doing some things […]

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Latham’s Hamburger Inn a top 10 spot

New Albany’s Latham’s Hamburger Inn was recently included in the Only in Mississippi facebook page as a top 10 eatery to try in Mississipppi. Latham’s has been a fixture in New Albany since 1934, serving its famous “doughburger” (sometimes referred to as a “slugburger”), a secret mix of beef,  spices and dough, crisp fried and […]

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William Faulkner Scenic Byway highlights author’s Hill Country vistas

One June 5th, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the establishment of the Gulf Coast Scenic Byway and the William Faulkner Scenic Byway, and the addition of a new segment to the Delta Bluffs Scenic Byway. During the 2015 Regular Session, the Mississippi Legislature passed legislation naming the two new scenic byways.. “The Mississippi […]

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Wheels of the NAHS Class of 1960 “go round and round”

Members of New Albany High School’s Class of 1960 are celebrating their 55th reunion this weekend in New Albany. The class has a very strong tradition of support for New Albany and its citizens, and members looked forward to seeing first hand how the town has fared. The class got a grand tour of New […]

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Tanglefoot Trail designated part of National Trails System

Tanglefoot Trail, the 43.5 mile cycling and hiking trail that runs from downtown New Albany to Houston, Miss. has been designated a part of the National Trails System. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service made the announcement today, June 4th,  in advance of National Trails Day this Saturday, June 6. […]

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NAHS names Outstanding Career & Technical students

The following students were recognized at the NAHS Awards Ceremony on May 11 as Outstanding Career & Technical Students for the 2014-2015 school year:   Richard Winkles, Automotive Services II; Abby Roaton, Oral & Electronic Communications; Aliyah Green, Marketing; Wesley Rowe; Construction II, Brandon Holt, Construction I; Chelsey Joyner, Culinary Arts I; Parker Nail, Digital […]

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“Uniquely average” NAHS Class of 1960 to hold reunion

The New Albany High School, Class of 1960 will be meeting this weekend for its 55th reunion. There will  be a hospitality room at the Hampton Inn where class members can gather, and a social get-together at the home of a classmate on Friday evening. On Saturday, the class will get together for a bus […]

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Trent Kelley wins First District Congressional runoff

Republican Trent Kelly coasted to an easy victory in Tuesday’s run-off race for the First Congressional District seat left vacant when Congressman Alan Nunnelee died in February. Unofficial results in from all 426 precincts in the district showed Kelly with 68,652 votes (70%)  and 29,402 votes (30%) for Walter Zinn, Jr., a Democrat. Kelly and […]

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NAHS names Honor Roll students

  Honor Roll students were recognized at the Awards Day held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11, 2015.   2015 Honor Roll for 1st-3rd 9 weeks Last Name First Name Adams Bailey Adams Victoria Aldridge Adalyn Alef Martha Vance Amos Quinlan Armstrong Mackenzie Armstrong Mason Austin Alexander Avila Citlaly Barnes Bethany Barry […]

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