Entries by NEMiss.News

Supervisors’ March 21st meeting: tip of the iceberg

On March 14, 2016, the Monday morning meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors lasted eight minutes. Monday morning this week, March 21st,  they finished their business in five minutes. And five minutes was plenty of time. Members of Mississippi Boards of Supervisors typically put in considerably more than 40 hours each week on […]

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Union County Republican Women elect new officers

Union County Republican Women Club – new officers: First row left to right: retiring Secretary Sarah Walker; guest speaker Kathy Brummett; Treasurer Grace Lyon; incoming Secretary Billy Jean Stroud; 1st Vice President Faith Booth Second row left to right: Vice President Evelyn Mason; President Sue Morrisson   Faith Booth faithmbooth@hotmail.com  

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“Pop up” brunch to benefit local Farmers’ Market

As is the case with many culinary traditions, the origins of “brunch” are a bit hazy. Some food historians think that the meal has its roots in England’s hunt breakfasts—lavish multi-course meals that featured a smorgasbord of goodies such as chicken livers, eggs, meats, bacon, fresh fruit and sweets.  Others posit that Sunday brunch derives […]

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Early Childhood students compete at state level

Early Childhood students from the New Albany High School of Career & Technical Education participated in the State FCCLA Competition on Wednesday, March 2 in Jackson, MS.   Participants and Winners are pictured l-r:  Jenna Steward, Breanna Pennington-2nd place Instructional Activities, Tashiunna Judon-1st place Storytelling, Madelynn Wilcox-1st place Directing a Science Activity, Katie Wright-1st place Poster […]

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 More Students to Begin their Day with Breakfast

“Wake Up to School Breakfast” Encourages New Albany Elementary School Families to Choose Breakfast at School Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture data show that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias.  To […]

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Mysterious fire destroys auto in downtown area

This Ford Mustang convertible caught fire in the downtown New Albany alley next to the Tanglefoot Trail, shortly before 2 p.m.Sunday afternoon, March 20. It was quickly a total loss. Cause of the fire is not known, but speculation at the scene was that “it was electrical.” There were no personal injuries.

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Jimbo Mathus performs at The Basement in New Albany

New Albany’s The Basement event venue hosted Mississippi native Jimbo Mathus on the evening of March 19th. Mathus performed for a crowd of supporters, many of whom have followed his career through many twists and turns. Jimbo Mathus was born in Oxford, Mississippi, into a musical family versed in folk, bluegrass and country blues. Mathus was […]

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NAMS Women’s Choir advances to state competition

                The New Albany Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Women’s Choir received All Superiors in Performance and Sight Reading at the District I Choral Festival in Tupelo on February 23.  The Choir will advance to the State Festival in April.   Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany […]

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NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for March 7th

The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the weeks of March  7th.               Pictured in no particular order are: Matthew Harris, Jake Whitt, Sarah Robbins, Isaac Vega, Vallery Rios, Abbey Laney, Rhiannon Barnes, Sam Derrick, Tristen Jones, […]

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Third annual “Dancing With the King” pairs Elvis & show dance

Dancing With The King, presented by the Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club, is a perfect event for Tupelo’s festival season. Dancing With The King, now in its third year, is slated for April 22 – 24. The event is designed to pay tribute to Elvis’ musical legacy through dance. Call Charlise Latour at (662) 687-2188 to purchase tickets.  […]

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Tallahatchie River Players to meet March 24th

Hello all! On March 24th, at 630pm we will have a meeting at the theater. As we close our 2015-2016 season, it is time to nominate and elect board members. Clint Reid, Tina Barkley and Natalie Bullard have served for the last 3 years and it is time to fill these seats. We thank these […]

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