Union County MS News

Fifty-one students made the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.

J’s Place LLC is the newest Main Street Partner of the New Albany Main Street Association. The business is located at 818 W. Bankhead in New Albany.

Root and Branch will join the New Albany Downtown Shopping District as a Main Street partner. The business is planned for 137 W. Bankhead.

The program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade will include a craft, activities and lessons about Vikings.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lowe’s and county emergency management officials will host a preparedness event in Gautier from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7.

Four New Albany High School seniors presented Monday at Itawamba Community College on their Frank K. Spain internship experiences.

Liam Ridgeway and Emory Roberts were named Mrs. Alandra’s October Terrific Kids.

The New Albany Main Street Association announced Hearn Law Firm as its newest Main Street Partner.

Rhonda Grammer will lead a watercolor class at 6 p.m. Nov. 17. The class costs $35 per student, with materials provided.

Drew Wheeler was named Northside High School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. He teaches journalism and Earth and space science and is in his 11th year of teaching.