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Author John Hailman to speak at Faulkner Competition luncheon

John Hailman, a writer and former assistant U.S. Attorney, will speak Friday, September 23rd, at the luncheon for the 2016 William Faulkner Literary Competition. Hailman is a published author whose books include, From Midnight to Guntown (2013), Return to Guntown (2015) and  Thomas Jefferson on Wine (2009). The “Guntown” books include stories about people and cases Hailman […]

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TRP to present 2015 one act play winners at Faulkner Literary Fest

New Albany, MS-The Tallahatchie River players has partnered with the the William Faulkner Literary Fest to produce the winners from the 2015 one-act play writing competition. This the 12th year that we have worked together to give authors a chance to see and hear the characters they have created. In the spirit of literacy, we […]

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Presley to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Solar Facility in Union County

New Albany, MS-  Nettleton, Mississippi (September 13, 2016) – Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced today that he will hold a public hearing regarding the instillation of a solar facility in Union County. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Union County Courthouse located […]

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Lena Grove and  John Steele Davis

New Albany, MS– Lena Grove, pregnant, had walked from Alabama to Mississippi, a hundred miles or more, in summer heat: “She carried a palm leaf fan and a small bundle tied neatly in a bandanna handkerchief. It contained among other things thirty-five cents in nickels and dimes. Her shoes were a pair of his own […]

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Changes and Additions to Tallahatchie Riverfest 2016

New Albany, MS- Other than the date change to October 7-8, New Albany’s Tallahatchie Riverfest has a number of changes in store. The first big change will be evident early in the week as the Lowery Carnival Company returns to the Farmers’ Market area to begin setting up their carnival, which should be up and running […]

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Fire on the River brings the hottest art form to Literary Fest 2016

New Albany, MS– Beginning mid-morning on Saturday, September 24th, this year’s Literary Fest will present something unique in New Albany. Fire on the River and the Hammer-In will be an opportunity for those interested in blacksmithing to get together and socialize and share knowledge. Bring your hammers and join in as the molten iron is […]

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New Albany High School Homecoming Parade

New Albany, MS- NAnewsweb.com caught these images at the NAHS 2016 Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 24th. Click to enlarge/download images. NAHS Homecoming Parade 2016  For full information about: Homecoming Court and Homecoming Activities

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Zack Stewart: Where is Troy, Mississippi?

“Where is Troy, Miss’ippi? Where did you get your education?” “If you go to Troy and look straight up,” says Zack Stewart,”then look all the way around the horizon, you’ll see that it’s the same distance to the sky in all directions. Troy is the center of the world.” Some say that “sense of place” […]

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Guest professor to review Light in August at Luncheon with Books

New Albany, MS- Tuesday, September 20, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. This will be a literary event for the Faulkner Literary Fest. Kate Stewart, an English professor at the University of Arkansas, at Monticello, will review William Faulkner’s Light in August, which is the feature book […]

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