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Ten percent of the people in the United States have diabetes and a quarter of those are undiagnosed. A third of the population have a precursor called prediabetes. Diabetes also is listed as the seventh-leading cause of death and, not surprisingly, Mississippi has one of the highest diabetes rates in the country. But diabetes is […]
The New Albany Garden Club enjoyed an afternoon honoring city workers during their November meeting. Garden club members organized a reception at the Community Center for department heads Bill Mattox of New Albany Light, Gas, & Water, Johnny Peyton of Streets and Sanitation, Johnny Epting of Parks and Recreation, and Mayor Tim Kent of City […]
It’s been said that people like to read about good things their family did and bad things that everybody else did. With the widespread availability of the smartphone, some of the bad part is now available at one’s fingertips, as well as the good. That’s thanks to an application called Mobile Patrol. Apparently many people […]
Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected and he had been dead some time. The West Union man was last seen Saturday […]
New Albany High School hosted its Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG) Installation & Initiation Ceremony on Nov. 21 in the NAHS Auditorium. Following the processional of student participants, the presentation of colors was provided by the NAHS JROTC and the National Anthem was performed by the NAHS Chorus. Career Association Secretary Drew Darling told about […]
The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted an appeal from convicted murderer Marlon Howell concerning a previous drug case. Howell, who has also gone by the names of Marvin Latodd Howell and Marlon Cox, was convicted of the May 2000 murder of retired postal worker and newspaper carrier David Pernell during an apparent botched robbery attempt. […]
Scratch-off lottery tickets went on sale Monday morning and by mid-afternoon people were still lined up at local retailers selling the tickets. While not everyone was buying the tickets, most appeared to be purchasing at least one. Clerks at Sky Blue estimated they had sold more than 1,000 tickets by mid-to-late afternoon. Most people purchased […]
On Friday, Nov. 22, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education. This field trip provided an opportunity for them to gain more awareness about potential careers by rotating through nine career stations relating to business/marketing; health sciences; digital media; early childhood education; STEM/robotics; culinary arts; automotive technology; construction; and, agriculture. Students also learned about the educational […]
No injuries were reported in a house fire that occurred at 913 Sawyer Circle Monday. The New Albany Fire Department responded to what was described as a fully-involved fire about 2:45 p.m. They found smoke coming from attic vents but no obvious fire. Although the department had not issued an official report it appeared that […]
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Ruby Watkins, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter. Watkins, a nurse in the ICU/Stepdown unit, was nominated by two colleagues. Service First Champions are individuals who consistently exceed all expectations for the purpose of serving others and are nominated by colleagues, physicians, patients and theirfamily/support […]
The City of New Albany’s Christmas Parade will be Monday, Dec. 2, starting at 6 p.m. in historic downtown New Albany. Billye Jean Stroud, Director of Community Development and Main Street, confirmed the theme of this year’s parade will be “Let It Snow.” All entries are encouraged to display this theme on their floats and […]
Members of the Kissia Clinton Temple #671 IBPOE Elks of the World recently donated school supplies to New Albany Elementary School. Pictured from left to right are club members Canary Gardner, Autrey Calmes, and Cassandra Funches with NAES School Counselor, April Hobson.
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