Union County MS News

The New Albany Main Street Association held its 2026 annual luncheon at the Union County Heritage Museum’s William Faulkner Literary Garden. Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill delivered the keynote address.

The New Albany Main Street Association presented Cole Windham of Windham TV & Appliance with its 2026 Service Award. The family-owned business was established in 1972.

Jonna Doles Rogers was recognized with the 2026 President’s Award for her work as a middle school teacher and volunteer in New Albany’s Main Street community.

A free Japanese Culture Day for students in kindergarten through eighth grade is scheduled for Nov. 3. Activities will include traditional games, origami and Japanese snacks.

Four Union County Sheriff’s Department staff members spoke to students about law enforcement careers and the effects of narcotics.

The Art Doing It’s Part contest recognizes students for artwork and slogans about the link between local litter and waterway pollution.

Former West Union and Myrtle players gathered at a museum to recall a season that ended with the teams meeting in the state championship.

The UCSD community celebrated Melissa Williams as a breast cancer survivor.

Madison Hardy was diagnosed with cancer at age 5. Now 11 and cancer-free, she discusses her diagnosis, time at St. Jude and future dreams.

Students in Ms. Dodson’s AP U.S. Government class decorated nesting eggs to represent levels of citizenship and government.