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Today's News

  • Ribbon Cutting

    A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Blue Springs's new clothing store “Experienced Clothing and Accessories.” It is located in the old Rose Anthony Arts and Pottery building at 1183 Hwy 9 South. The store sells used and new clothes for the entire family, jewelry, purses, shoes, and pottery. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday.

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  • James Boyd Mattox Jr. retires from BNA Bank Board of Directors

    A retirement ceremony was held in the honor of Mr. James Boyd Mattox, Jr. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Magnolia Room at the Magnolia Civic Center. Mattox is retiring from the BNA Bank Board of Directors. He worked for BNA Bank from 1979-2008. Mattox is a former co-owner of the New Albany Sales Co., also known as the Sale Barn, where he was in charge of horse and cattle sales and horse and cattle auctions. Pictured from left to right: wife Jean Mattox, James Mattox, and Vance Witt, chairman on the BNA Bank Board of Directors.

     

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  • West Union "Promote the Vote"

    Sam Sanders, a 5th grade student from West Union Attendance Center, won first place in the state in Mississippi‘s  “Promote the Vote” art contest for Grades 3-5.  The “Promote the Vote” is an award winning program sponsored by the Secretary of State’s Office.  Sam’s artwork expressed his patriotism and depicted civic responsibility and voter participation.

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  • Five Generations

    Five generations of the Brown, Dodds, Steward family. Left to right: Jennifer Dodds Brown, Gary Dodds, Ruth Dodds, baby Hadley Grace Brown, and MarLis Steward

     

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  • Hawks advance to the big game

    For the second time in three years the Hawks are back in the 1A State Championship game after dodging another disappointment early exit to claim a 61-52 victory over the Calhoun City Wildcats on Saturday.

    The Hawks (26-12) saw the Wildcats (22-14) battle back to take a 47-43 lead early in the fourth quarter, but a fiery timeout got Myrtle back on track.

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  • Two more days to qualify and campaigning to begin

         Two more days and the qualifying will be at an end and the slate of candidates for city offices will be complete for the voter’s consideration. Now the campaigning begins.

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  • Today is the day, the last day to qualify to run!

         Today is the day! Friday, March 6, 2009 is the final day for those desiring to qualify and to go through the election process to, if successful, serve their community by holding a municipal office.  There is no better way to have an impact on the city and your fellow citizens than to serve.

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  • NAHS picks up wins, Lady Urchins undefeated

    Cold temperatures did not stop area softball and baseball games Monday night, as county teams suited up in several match-ups.

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    East Union 8 Pine Grove 2

    A four-run sixth inning gave the Urchins a comfortable lead, as well as their fourth win of the year, defeating Pine Grove 8-2.

    Pine Grove would cut to within one run in the third, 2-1, then East Union scored six runs over three innings to pull away. The Urchins finished with 11 hits on the day with one error, while pitcher Craig Bullock only allowed four hits and Pine Grove had five errors.

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  • Crawford takes over at NA Sportsplex

    Creating more opportunities while enhancing what already exists is the goal for Kevin Crawford, the new director of New Albany Parks and Recreation. With previous experience with the parks and recreation department in Pearl, Crawford is returning home to run the Sportsplex.

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  • East Union Math-A-Thon raises money for St. Jude

    A St. Jude Math-A-Thon event took place during the month of February and is continuing into the first week of March at East Union Attendance Center. The Math-A-Thon helps raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a center for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. The Union County area can sponsor students participating in the Math-A-Thon by pledging an amount-per-problem or a one-time donation.

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