Archived, searchable news centered upon local city and county government actions, political events, elections, political organizations, elected officials, etc. that affect the local community. May also include national news or initiatives that affect our local communities.
February 1, 2023
The qualification deadline for state elections has passed, and most top races seem set. But folks who watch Mississippi elections... (Read more)
January 24, 2023
Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn stands in the way of Medicaid expansion. Expansion of Medicaid is favored by... (Read more)
January 20, 2023
The Union County Board of Supervisors buys garbage cans, deals with several bids, approves personnel actions and training, along with... (Read more)
January 7, 2023
As of 5 p.m. Friday, January 6th, 2023, there were 19 qualifiers for a variety of offices in Union County,... (Read more)
January 6, 2023
The Union County Board of Supervisors elected a new president and transacted a variety of business at its January 3,... (Read more)
January 4, 2023
Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford announced on January 3, 2023, that she will not seek reelection. Stanford will retire... (Read more)
January 3, 2023
The 2023 election battle begins today, January 3, 2023, with a February 1 deadline to file for any elective office... (Read more)
December 27, 2022
New Albany Light, Gas and Water's new headquarters building on Main St. opens for business today, December 27, 2022. The... (Read more)
December 7, 2022
Union County Supervisors unanimously agreed to purchase a voting system with paper ballots and with no ability to transmit data... (Read more)
November 28, 2022
MS Rep. Sam Creekmore IV is investigating the burden borne by MS law officers who are dealing with increasing... (Read more)
November 21, 2022
Johnny Payton and his New Albany Streets Department employees were honored a recent luncheon in the Magnolia Room. These men... (Read more)
November 8, 2022
It is more important than ever that you make the effort to vote today. It is a vote of faith... (Read more)