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Libraries announce free summer reading program

New Albany, MS-Your libraries at work: The Jennie Stephens Smith and Myrtle libraries are offering their summer reading program “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read”, on June 2, 9, 16, and 23 for ages K-6. Myrtle programs will be at noon and Jennie Stephens Smith at 2:00 p.m. The libraries encourage children to continue reading […]

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Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market gears up for the season

New Albany, MS – 5/13/2016 – Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market in downtown New Albany on the Tallahatchie Riverbank will start its fifth year Saturday, June 4th with an abundant produce selection and a plant sale by the Union County Master Gardeners.  The market will be open every Saturday in June, July and August  from […]

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Local Republicans prepared for state convention

New Albany, MS – The officers of the Union County Republican Committee met Thursday afternoon in New Albany to prepare for the party’s state convention Saturday, May 14th, in Jackson. GOP county delegations will meet starting Saturday morning at the Hilton Jackson on County Line Road. The state Republican convention will decide whom to send as delegates to Cleveland […]

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Temporary bridge moves Martintown Rd. project along

 A heavily-built, temporary bridge has been built immediately downstream of the new highway bridge being constructed to carry  Martintown Road traffic over the Little Tallahatchie River. According to Union Country District Two Supervisor Chad Coffey, the low temporary bridge, constructed mainly of large-dimension wooden timbers, is to be used only for heavy equipment and materials handling […]

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New Albany Local Acts to Open for Levitt AMP Headliners

New Albany, MS– It’s been over 50 years since they first took the stage, but on June 4 New Albany based, The Dukes, will be the first group to play on the new Riverview Outdoor Stage being constructed at Park Along the River, and they are just one of a number of local acts that will […]

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MS Center for Public Policy to meet in Tupelo

Tupelo BOA Meeting –PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!! We are excited to be back in Tupelo for our next BOA meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street. We hope you will mark your calendar, bring a friend, and make plans to join us. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and […]

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NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, May 2nd

New Albany, MS- The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of May 2. Pictured in no particular order are:  Colby Pickens, Morgan Cook, Macie Thompson, Jesus Gonzalez, Jayden Lewis, Jullian Chism, Olivia Reed, Jaden Ayers, Hunter Henson, Josie Osario, Ella Porter, Braxton Presley, Riley Rodgers, Jamie Shorter, Evelyn Urzua, Kentavion McClarty, Gabby Colston, Brayden Garrett, Thomas Burns, Caitlyn Jones, Trey […]

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NAHS 2016 Art Exhibit and Competition winners

New Albany, MS- The 2016 New Albany High School Art Exhibit and Competition opened May 2nd at the Union County Heritage Museum, and will be open to the public until the end of the school year. Plan to stop by before the exhibit closes for the year; there is a lot of talent on display. […]

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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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