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Today's News

  • New Albany aldermen uphold Capaning termination

    During its Monday, Nov. 17 public meeting, the New Albany board of  aldermen announced that it decided to uphold its earlier termination of former New Albany Parks and Recreation Director Edgar Capaning.

  • "Sharing at Christmas" begins to receive donations

    By New Albany Gazette

    The 2008 "Sharing at Christmas Fund" is now underway, with the goal to once again reach $25,000 in donations.

    The New Albany Gazette was open on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, to take applications from those in need of help this year. While the Gazette will not be taking any more applications at its office, applications will be available at city and county schools, as well as churches in Union County, for those unable to sign up on Saturday. Unlike last year, we will not take applications over the phone.

  • City and county groups begin daffodil project to beautify area, honor residents

    By Angie Barmer

    New Albany and Union County will flourish with the color yellow next spring as daffodils blossom throughout the city. Approximately 2,500 yellow Judge Master early bloomer daffodils will be planted in late November to represent all of the residents in Union County. The number planted will be adjusted as the population increases.

  • Myrtle city board passes new parking ordinance

    By Elizabeth Zaremba

    The Myrtle park was the main topic of interest during this month's Board of Aldermen meeting held on November 6. Among things discussed was a new ordinance, as well as ways to beautify the area.

    The Aldermen discussed Ordinance 72 in October, which would prohibit overnight parking at the park as well as Town Hall. Town attorney Joe Davis prepared the Ordinance for the board's approval, and it was decided that no overnight parking would be allowed, and a fine of $100 will be assessed to any violators.

  • New Albany "Icehouse" lives on in memory

    By Angie Barmer

    Before there were refrigerators and freezers in people's homes, people would have to travel to the closest icehouse to purchase blocks of ice or crushed ice. One such icehouse was located in New Albany. Visitors would travel from miles away to see the uniqueness of cars parking in the middle of Main Street in Downtown New Albany as well as to buy ice from the New Albany Home Ice Company, known to regulars as 'The Icehouse.'

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  • All systems go for fueling up at New Albany/Union County airport, officials say

    After several months of deliberation, airport board members, Cook Coggins Engineering, Inc., and city officials determined that fuel is now ready to be sold at the New Albany-Union County Airport.

    Alderman-At-Large Dan Skinner said, "We are now selling gas at the airport."

    Cook Coggins engineer Roland Humphrey sent out a letter on October 1, 2008 stating, "In our opinion, the fueling system which has been installed at the New Albany-Union County Airport, is ready for service."

  • Past will meet the present during Ingomar Mound Day

    Tomahawk throwing, ancient weapons demonstration and ancient Indian mounds all come alive this Saturday at the 6th annual Ingomar Mound Day.

    Ingomar Mound Day will take place this Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free and open to the general public, weather permitting. There will be tours of the big mound and the smaller mounds will be marked. Volunteers will be practicing flint napping, which is the art of making arrowheads from flint and conducting ancient weapons demonstrations.

  • NA school board honors speech and debate coach

    The New Albany Public School Board meeting had more visitors than normal at the monthly board meeting. Commendations were given to various recipients and principals from New Albany Elementary School (NAES), New Albany Middle School (NAMS), and New Albany High School (NAHS) all spoke at the meeting too.

    The board began by giving out commendations. Kyle Hickey received a perfect score in U. S. History at NAHS. This was a subject area test and Hickey was the only person to score a perfect score in any subject.

  • NA aldermen hire Pontotoc attorney for asphalt case

    The city of New Albany will have new legal representation in litigation regarding the zoning of 1305 Munsford Drive when the matter goes before the Union County Circuit Court Monday.

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