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Opinion

  • Children's health fair

    Hundreds of children and their parents will descend on Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County Saturday morning for the annual Back to School Health Fair.

  • Unprepared for school

    The contrast is striking. There was Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves this week speaking at a county fair in Philadelphia criticizing those who oppose so-called “charter schools,” which he and the Republican administration of Gov. Phil Bryant have made a major education priority.

  • Baptist and health

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has a longstanding commitment to the health of our community. That commitment takes many forms, from the hospital itself to a variety of community outreach programs.

  • Crack down on speeding

    School starts next Tuesday in both New Albany and Union County and it’s time for all of us to slow down and pay closer attention while driving.

  • Art, music, food, fun

    A year ago the New Albany Main Street Association decided to try something new – and evening of art, music and food called Arts, Beats & Eats.

  • Broadway fundraiser

    Next week music will come alive in New Albany as the community enjoys the seventh edition of the Broadway show.

  • Honoring Vietnam vets

    The New Albany High School graduating class of 1960 has decided to honor Vietnam veterans who are either from Union County or now live in the county.

  • Make park the best

    Changes in the management of BNA Bank Park were announced this week by Mayor Time Kent and the New Albany Board of Aldermen.

  • Support the fair

    The Union County Fair and Livestock Show, which bills itself as “the best little county fair in Mississippi, kicks off its 71th anniversary year Friday at the fairgrounds.

  • Our thanks to Post 72

    Our local American Legion Post 72 is to be commended for working to improve the look of the Union County War Memorial Monument.

  • Honoring our nation

    Today on our nation’s birthday, we honor America.
    We’re thankful for our democracy and for our government and the many services it provides to make our lives safer and better.

  • A legacy of progress

    Dr. Charles Garrett today winds up more than 11 years as superintendent of New Albany  Schools, years that have brought positive change and improvement to local education.

  • Museum moving ahead

    The board of the Union County Historical Society has voted to hire an architect and move ahead on plans to more than double the size of the Union County Heritage Museum.

  • Farmers' Market Open

    The changes this year in the annual farmers market represent an important step forward for our community.

  • Animal control

    Responding to citizens concerns, the Union County Board of Supervisors has adopted an abandoned and dangerous animals ordinance. It is expected to go into effect in about 30 days.

  • Relay for Life event

    Tonight the American Cancer Society will hold its 14th annual Relay for Life fundraising event at BNA Bank Park.

  • Taking the BMC reins

    The Blue Mountain College Board of Trustees has found the college’s next president, Dr. Barbara Childers McMillin, who will start work Aug. 1.

  • Pride at graduation

    Graduation time is here in our high schools. By late this evening 274 seniors will have gotten their diplomas in the New Albany and Union County schools.

  • Highway danger

    What eventually will be a major traffic improvement on U.S. 78 (Interstate 22) in New Albany is a dangerous problem today.

  • Political mischief

    The Mississippi Legislature has ended its session, having turned aside efforts by Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and the Republican legislative leadership to expand charter schools and politicize state employees by removing them from civil service.

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