Union County MS News

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.

Former West Union and Myrtle players gathered at a museum to recall a season that ended with the teams meeting in the state championship.

The UCSD community celebrated Melissa Williams as a breast cancer survivor.

Madison Hardy was diagnosed with cancer at age 5. Now 11 and cancer-free, she discusses her diagnosis, time at St. Jude and future dreams.

Students in Ms. Dodson’s AP U.S. Government class decorated nesting eggs to represent levels of citizenship and government.

Falcon Fest is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 2026.

The program was founded by Ken Basil and Clint Reid to bring students from the district’s four schools together. Organizers are planning a scholarship in their honor for a district senior.

Applications are available on the New Albany Main Street website for the 2026 Christmas parade.