With Memorial Day coming up and Flag Day not far behind, here is a reminder on how to treat the Stars and Stripes: Flag Day was set aside to honor the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. It wasn’t until 1916 that it was officially established as [...]
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White wins Ward 3 alderman run-off
Kevin Dale White will be the new Ward 3 alderman, replacing long-time alderman Tommie Beasley, who is retiring. White defeated Larry Dykes 188 votes to 149 in Tuesday’s run-off – the only race that required one. All other New Albany races were settled in the party primaries May 7 except for that for Ward 4 [...]
NAHS students inducted in National Honor Society
The New Albany High School chapter of National Honor Society inducted eight new members on Tuesday, May 14. Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the highest honors awarded to a high school student. The New Albany High School chapter of NHS has been active since 1972. At New Albany High School, [...]
Six-year-old swimmer finishes third in Nashville triathlon
By Joanna Madding Tallahatchie Tidal Waves Swim Team of New Albany/Union County had one of their own participate in his third triathlon – and he’s only six years old. Swimming is one of the fastest growing sports and is one that can be promoted as a lifelong skill. Let’s say he’s using his lifelong skill [...]
Runoff election results 2013
Voters in Amory, Baldwyn and Shannon will choose mayors and Booneville will narrow its mayoral field for the general election in party primary runoffs today. They are among 11 Northeast Mississippi municipalities holding runoffs. Tupelo is not one of them; the two-man mayor’s race will be decided in the June 4 general election. Polls open [...]
ELECTION RESULTS 2013
The News-Exchange will have live election results here tonight. Click the headline to go the link to the live results page. Follow results from all around Northeast Mississippi. The News-Exchange will cover the primary with all the votes you wan to know. Also check out coverage in the News-Exchange newspaper. Click here for results.
The New Albany city primary elections will be held next Tuesday.
After a very quiet early campaign, candidates have been knocking on doors the past few weeks and taking part in forums and other opportunities to present their views on important issues to the voters. We at the News Exchange have posed a variety of questions on important issues over the past months and have asked [...]
Krewe of Grenouilles has pre-Frog-A-Nanny breakfast
The Krewe of Grenouilles celebration breakfast was held on Tuesday, April 23, in the New Albany High School Cafeteria. The breakfast was hosted by the Special Services Department and was in honor of the Krewe of Grenouilles. Special Education teachers were invited as well as the Life Skills class of NAHS. The tables were decorated [...]
Tupelo Symphony to feature Gershwin favorite in performance here Sunday
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Former Union Countian to be here to sign copies of final book in Civil War trilogy
Jane Bennett Gaddy, daughter of the late Charlie and Clytie Bennett, long-time residents of Union County, has recently released the final edition of her Faithful Sons Trilogy, “Joab, A Novel of the Old South.” Gaddy will be signing at eight events in Mississippi and Tennessee, April 13 – May 3. The New Albany event [...]
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