Union County MS News

The Falcons are playing on the road, with the junior varsity boys tipping off first.

Rebecca Browning recently taught a beginning printmaking class at the Union County Heritage Museum. Participants made carved-block prints sized for holiday cards.

Finley Loggins and Hudson Chapin were named Mrs. Anna’s Terrific Kids for October.

Haisley Cummings and Knox Grant were named October Terrific Kids by Mrs. Lenzi and Mrs. Morgan.

New Albany Main Street announced 18 winners of $2,000 in Main Street Money from Sunday’s Downtown & Around Holiday Open House. Winners can pick up their prizes at Bead Shack Kids.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission says burn bans are in effect in multiple counties. Outdoor burning of any kind is prohibited in counties marked red on the commission’s map.

Families gathered in downtown New Albany for a holiday open house and community Christmas tree lighting. The New Albany Choir performed, and Santa posed for photos, organizers said.

Maddie Stanford and Penn Ashley were named Mrs. Samantha’s terrific kids for October.

The limited-time dish features grilled mahi mahi topped with pear, mango, spring mix and red peppers. It is finished with a roasted garlic white wine cream sauce.

Thirteen New Albany School District teachers received grants through the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.