Local News

Beginning this Saturday, viewers will see minor changes in the way they view ABC Network programming.

The national network has reached an agreement with WTVA of Tupelo to take over as its local affiliate for the Northeast Mississippi area, according to John Rouse, senior vice president of Affiliate Relations for ABC and Phil Sullivan, station manager for WTVA.

The South takes pride in many things - apple pie, southern hospitality, home cooking, rival football games, classic Southern literature and more. Two authors, William Faulkner and Borden Deal, made this part of the country come alive with their words and put Union County on the map for all to experience page by page. 

Legend has it that barbecue was invented in Union County, so having New Albany be the setting for the first annual Smoke on the Water Barbecue Contest is a way to help keep this history and tradition alive.

Tracy Garrett of New Albany was awarded first place in the 2012 “Dance Like the Stars” event, held Saturday at the BancorpSouth Arena Tupelo.

The event, a yearly fundraiser for the Boys & Girls of Mississippi, raised over $175,000 for the youth development organization – the largest ever in its seven-year history.