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New Albany Marching Band Headed to State Championship

The New Albany marching band has qualified for the 4A State Marching Band Championship and will compete this weekend. The students have dedicated many hours to rehearsals and performances throughout the season, according to school officials.

A community send-off event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Highway 15. Residents are encouraged to arrive by 9:30 a.m. to show support with signs, flags, and noise makers. The event aims to celebrate the students’ hard work and to boost their morale before the competition.

School officials and community leaders are calling on residents to fill the highway with flags and cheers. The band has represented New Albany proudly at football games and pep rallies, and this rally is an opportunity for the community to support their efforts once more. The event underscores local pride and unity as the band prepares for state competition.

Organizers emphasize the importance of community participation in sending the band off with enthusiasm. They encourage residents to share the event and help fill Highway 15 with Bulldog pride, ensuring the students know their hometown is behind them as they pursue a state title.

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Jon Ross Myers

Jon Ross Myers is the founder and executive editor of the Mississippi News Group