Today's News

Jerry Kennamore of 101 Meadow Lane recently qualified to run for the Mayoral seat in the upcoming New Albany city elections and has now officially announced his candidacy.

Kennamore previously served as Alderman of Ward 2 from 1989-1993 and Alderman of Ward 4 from 1997-2001.  He is reportedly the city’s only alderman ever to be elected from two different wards.  He also ran for mayor in both 2001 and 2005.

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.

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.

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.