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New Albany, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day New Albany! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New Albany puts its downtown investments on display
- New Albany girls face a tough test against defending champions
- Former New Albany educator earns Tupelo’s top administrator honor
Also on today's calendar: New Albany’s Turkey to Tinsel - “Pajama Night Out - Shop ’til you drop”.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 34.
- Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 52 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Albany affiliate hosts Mississippi Main Street walking tour of success (tncontentexchange.com) — New Albany’s five historic murals and $6 million Park Along the River renovation helped anchor an Oct. 27 visit by lawmakers and Main Street leaders. During the downtown showcase, local director Billye Jean Stroud said historic downtown occupancy has stayed between 95% and 100% over the past decade. 
• Miller, Golden Wave shut out New Albany (tncontentexchange.com) — New Albany’s girls soccer team took its first loss of the season Tuesday, falling 4-0 at defending Class 7A champion Tupelo. With his young attack spending much of the match defending, coach Bert Anderson praised New Albany’s intensity and competitiveness against a team that kept goalkeeper Stephanie Nolen busy.
• Lawhon Elementary principal named TPSD Admin of the Year (tncontentexchange.com) — Former New Albany Elementary assistant principal Wesley McCullough has been named Tupelo Public School District’s 2027 Administrator of the Year. Now in his fourth year leading Lawhon Elementary, he credited students and staff for the recognition. He previously spent four years at New Albany Elementary, helping it earn state and national honors.
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Region 2 Associations Training Event →
Hillcrest Baptist Church, 216 Mississippi 15, New Albany
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Tuesday November 17
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Other local events
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New Albany’s Turkey to Tinsel - “Pajama Night Out - Shop ’til you drop” →
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A Celebration Of Christmas - New Albany -Union County Christmas Parade 2026 →
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Thursday November 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pontotoc County Legal Clinic →
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Cleveland Central at Pontotoc →
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Tanglefoot Trot 2026 →
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Cheer @ Jackson, MS
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DT Cox School Spelling Bee
Pontotoc City Schools Pontotoc, MS 38863
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Warriors Without Limits - Special Education Parent Resource Night
Pontotoc Elementary School, 145 Fred Dowdy Ave, Pontotoc
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Christmas Tree Lighting →
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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting →
Pontotoc Community House, Pontotoc
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FCA Pontotoc 5K Run/Walk →
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Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
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- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in New Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pontotoc
- Pontotoc Aldermen complete application for $1-million CAP loan for water tank project (tncontentexchange.com)
- Horn Lake hosts Lake Cormorant in a morning soccer match (desotocountynews.com)
- Tippah County Burn Ban Off State List, Benton Clear Too (tippahnews.com)
Saltillo
- Mother opens restaurant for her son and other adults with disabilities (wtva.com)
- Saltillo mayor says he will run for Northern District transportation commissioner (wtva.com)
Ok New Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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