Union County MS News

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is highlighting its departments and roles, beginning with preparedness. The agency says it helps the state prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.

Jack Goolsby, Katherine Jarvis and Rhett Bagwell were named Mrs. Hope’s Terrific Kids for October.

Ruthie Jayne Dodd reached 50 Accelerated Reader points in her first-grade classroom.

The 43.6-mile paved trail runs along a railroad built by William Faulkner’s great-grandfather. A library in New Albany lends bikes for free.

The New Albany Police Department urged families to take precautions while trick-or-treating and asked drivers to watch for children.

New Albany High School’s boys cross country team placed second at the MHSAA State Championship. The girls team finished fourth.

The production is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at Magnolia Civic Center & Theatre. Tickets are available online.

Dr. Michael Megelsh demonstrated blacksmithing at the Mississippi Hills Heritage and Folklife Festival.

Students in Mrs. Hope’s health classes played a review game to prepare for a chapter test. The winning students received a treat.

Representatives from NALGW and the Tennessee Valley Authority spoke to a college and career readiness class at Ingomar Attendance Center.