Today's News

Fifty-five North Mississippians recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to witness the historic inauguration ceremonies of Barack Obama. The inauguration was held on January 20, 2009 at the Capitol building. Seven New Albany residents were among this group. Jeri Cobb, Mary Cobb, Catanea Spears, Mary Spears, Vernell Kimmons and Cheryl Brewer went on the bus trip to D.C. Kylin Carter, a 5th grader at New Albany Elementary School, also attended the event.

Miguel Vangas, 422 North St., New Albany, 20, was charged with mittimus on Jan. 24, 2009, at 5 p.m.

Kevin Ray Hester, 1217 HWY 349, Myrtle, 32, was charged with suspended driver's license on Jan. 24, 2009, at 5:50 p.m.

James H. Sowell, 392 Houpt Rd., Pontotoc, 35, was charged with a DUI-other and no insurance on Jan. 24, 2009, at 6:40 p.m.

Scott May, 683 Barrett Ridge Rd., Saltillo, 37, was charged with a DUI, careless driving, suspended license, possession of beer, public profanity, no seatbelt and no proof of insurance on Jan. 24, 2009, at 8:20 p.m.

The Union County School board are making preparations to advertise for bids on the renovations of electrical issues at each of the district's four schools in the coming weeks, beginning with Ingomar.

The board looks to correct and bring up-to-date numerous issues at each county school that have been the cause of overloading of circuits, as well as could be potential fire hazards, the board discussed Monday evening.

 As I attempt to review everything that happened during the year 2008, both personally and with the newspaper, I am almost overwhelmed. Lots of things have taken place, some good, some not so good, but all-in-all, when you put them together, they form a pretty dad-gummed good year.

     With no apologies to some certain folks (and they know who they are) I started writing this column during 2008. A couple of events caused me to start thinking about it, none of which many people would probably be interested in, but I’ll share them anyway.