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The daffodils (or jonquils for the more old fashioned) are blooming and Spring is definitely springing in New Albany and there are a number of new and returning events for folks to enjoy. Jimbo Mathus at The Basement – Saturday, March 19 Mississippi native Jimbo Mathus has a storied history in music, coming first on […]
This article marks the beginning of a new weekly Pet of the Week feature. New Albany and Union County homes will have a chance to adopt an animal that needs a forever home. Union County Humane Society, a grass roots movement, is taking steps to improve the outlook for homeless pets in Union County. Emilee […]
A proposed method for collecting delinquent fines levied by Union County Justice Court Judges was the top item on the agenda of the Board of Supervisors Monday. Debra Sivira, of American Municipal Services, had offered her company’s services to Union County Justice Court, and Justice Court Clerk Larissa Edward directed Sivira to the Union County […]
A long period of low yields has been challenging for many fixed-income investors, but owning bond investments in a rising interest-rate environment could become even trickier. When interest rates go up, the prices of existing bonds typically fall. Consequently, the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting decisions could affect the entire fixed-income market. Still, bonds are a mainstay […]
Mississippians will vote Tuesday in primary elections to nominate candidates for President of the United States and for four Mississippi seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Expectations for voter turnout in Mississippi vary greatly. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford, the county’s top election official, said last week that she expects a relatively low […]
The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team is returning to its home-away-from-home after a 15-year hiatus. The Tigers qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament with a 75-73 victory over Northwest Mississippi Community College in the regional semifinal round on Friday, March 4 at A.E. Wood Coliseum. “It’s […]
Myrtle Attendance Center students participated in a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) MS Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25th at Booneville. Myrtle’s FBLA winners are pictured below: Demonte Hampton- 2nd Place Insurance and Risk Management Teshun Bougard- 4th Place Economics Seth Devaughn- 1st Place Computer Problem Solving Audrey Anna Young 4th Place […]
Jamie Glenn’s first grade students at New Albany Elementary School have recently been learning about Mexico. The story for the week was about a Hispanic family planning a surprise birthday party. First grade students planned for their own classroom fiesta by making piñatas, maracas, and sombreros. These activities brought the story to life and students were able to explore the […]
Possibly opening a hospitality facility for the Tanglefoot Trail was the only new business at the March 1, 2016, meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. Alderman-at-Large Scott Dunnam started the discussion saying the board had for some time been considering opening and operating a welcome center for visitors to the Tanglefoot Trail. Dunnam […]
Two weeks ago the Union County Library System board said the library was in financial distress and would cut back its hours of service to save money. Public concern was strong and immediate. Several stories about the library system’s financial straits were posted here and published in local ink-on-paper media. Although a handful of people […]
This Saturday night, March the 5th, the Tallahatchie River Players will present “Music at the Magnolia”. The night will begin with a full service meal followed by the remarkable singing talents of Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett. This event is by prepaid reservations only, with limited seating of 40. Reservations are $25 a person and […]
On Tuesday, March 15 at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Mississippi author Don H. Thompson will review his book Stennis: Plowing a Straight Furrow The Story of Statesman John C. Stennis. A light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM followed at noon by the book review.
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