Mississippi News

Isaiah Simpson, a player for the New Albany Bulldogs, committed to play community college football at Coahoma Community College on Feb. 4.

Braden Shettles, a player for the New Albany Bulldogs, committed to play community college football on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Sixth-grade students at New Albany Middle School are gaining hands-on experience with 3D printing as part of their STEM curriculum, thanks to a grant from the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.

Firefighters from several departments responded to a house fire on County Road 278, rescuing pets and containing the blaze quickly.

For the third consecutive year, a local restaurant is offering a reservation-only Valentine’s Day dinner featuring a special prix fixe menu. Reservations are limited.

Union Appliance & Furniture promotes a Maytag side-by-side refrigerator with low prices and delivery options, emphasizing customer service and local shopping.

The Shop at 139 is hosting an event encouraging customers to build their Valentine’s Day wishlists, offering a festive way to prepare for the holiday.

Customers are reminded to pay invoices within 24 hours to secure their orders, or they will be passed to the next in line, the company said.

A free nature tile-making event for students and adults is set for Feb. 19 in New Albany, Mississippi, featuring hands-on activities and community display participation.

MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney offered an update on the winter storm that affected Mississippi. Authorities continue to evaluate the storm’s impact on the state.