Entries by NEMiss.News

New Albany drug round-up takes 26 people into custody

New Albany, Mississippi- NAnewsweb.com received the following information from Chris Robertson, New Albany’s Chief of Police at 2:30 PM on May 24, 2016, about people taken into custody in a drug round-up. Chief Robinson states: “These are the 26 people we have arrested, along with their charges, and bond amounts. This is a  part of […]

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David Masters opinion: “Look to the important things in life.”

New Albany, Mississippi– The rules and regulations and positively inane and asinine “good intentions” and the abject results of bureaucratic entities are unlimited, nor produce any fine results or any remorse or any concerns about any of the frustrations and positively hurtful outcomes caused by insensible and irresponsible people and governments. Out of Confucianism  in […]

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Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival, 2016

New Albany, Mississippi– On Saturday, May 21st, the 15th annual Down From the Hills Heritage Music Festival was held at the Union County Fairgrounds, where the air was full of the sounds of musicians of all ages as well as the aromas of kettle corn and smoking meat. Bluegrass fans from around the New Albany area […]

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NAES students qualify for Talent Identification Program (TIP)

New Albany, Mississippi-The Duke University Talent Identification Program for 4th – 5th grade students is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students. Duke TIP works with students, their families, and educators to identify, recognize, challenge, engage, and help students reach their highest potential. To participate, students must have scored at the […]

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Senior Citizens’ Day celebrated at Fairgrounds

New Albany, Mississippi– Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said over 400 diners enjoyed the fried catfish dinner Thursday, May 19th, during Senior Citizens Day at the Union County Fairgrounds. Those attending enjoy mild temperatures and a pleasant breeze under the Union County Arena during the annual event sponsored by the Sheriff’s Department. The meal is served free […]

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TRP to present “The Man with Bogart’s Face”

May 27 & 28, 2016, the TRP presents “The Man with Bogart’s Face” a mystery comed by Andrew J. Fenady produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. This show is a murder mystery with a shot of comedy done like a 1940s radio show!! It is told in multi-character style […]

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Down from the Hills Heritage Music Festival is May 21st/UPDATED

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 […]

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Bullpup Pride award winners, May 9th

The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 9.  Pictured in no particular order are: K – 2nd Grade                 Mason McNeely, Gus Payne, Daniel Gonzalez, Angel Fox, Kaylee Turner, Ashton Jones, Gabby Colston, Leah Harrison, Adison Smith, Jevon Smith, Nayeli Pech, Denver […]

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Union County Supervisors meeting, May 16, 2016

New Albany, MS- Building a new bridge on County Road 171 at Highway 9 was the lead item on the county board agenda Monday morning, May 16th. The Union County supervisors accepted the bid by Prairie Construction Company, which bid $564-thousand to build the new bridge in the Alpine community. Mississippi state road aid funds […]

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