Union County MS News

Holiday Open House is scheduled for Nov. 8, followed by Turkey to Tinsel on Nov. 26.

Frog-A-Nanney is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at New Albany Middle School’s gym.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency plans to share a behind-the-scenes look at its work this November. The agency says the feature will cover preparedness and efforts to build resilient communities.

Third-grade students at Ingomar Attendance Center took part in fall games and picked pumpkins and flowers during a visit to a pumpkin patch.

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.