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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the weeks of February 22. Pictured in no particular order are: K – 2nd Grade Kameron Carruthers, Thomas Burns, Elana Gonzales, Katlyn Cannon, Nick Dunson, Joselyn Saldana, Emily […]
UPDATE (1:27 AM, 3-9-16): Unofficial totals, with 20 of 20 Union County precincts reporting. Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the state-wide Republican Presidential primary, and will take all 20 delegates. Hillary Clinton has been declared the state-wide winner of the Democratic Presidential Primary and will take 26 delegates to Sanders one delegate. […]
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 […]
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