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Site preparation began this past week for an expansion of New Haven Center for Special Needs Adults. The center began as a school for special needs children more than a half century ago by parents concerned that no program was available for their children. Over the years the center slowly changed into a center for […]
Motorists driving across the Tallahatchie River bridge downtown may have noticed some difference in the appearance of the riverbanks to the south. Mayor Tim Kent said city crews have been removing trees and cleaning the banks to make the area more attractive. For years, the river has been considered something of an eyesore in comparison […]
Jamiya Jakaylen Moore, 22, of Myrtle has been charged with a residential burglary there. The Union County Sheriff’s Office received a call about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, that a burglary that had taken place at 1028 Church St. in Myrtle in which items were stolen from the residence. Deputies responded to the scene and […]
Richard Michael Simpson, 48, of New Albany, has been charged with third-degree arson in the burning of a shed and RV earlier this week. Union County 911 received a call about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, concerning a structure fire involving a storage shed with a recreational vehicle located inside at 1081 County Road 77 […]
Bob Spencer has been promoted to president of BNA Bancshares, Inc. in addition to his titles of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of BNA Bank. BNA Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company that owns BNA Bank. The holding company is responsible for tracking the accomplishments of the bank and reporting to the shareholders. The […]
Paula Browning, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award given in appreciation of the work nurses do. Browning, who works on the medical-surgical unit, was nominated by multiple patients and was a DAISY Award winner in 2016. Nurses like Browning are nominated by patients, families, and […]
New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson reports that the suspect in a stabbing about 8 p.m. Tuesday is in custody. “About 6 p.m. our patrol got a tip that he might be at a home in Colonial Gardens,” Robertson said. “They went to the house, surrounded it and took him into custody without incident.” Arrested […]
Police Chief Chris Robertson said officers are looking for Eddie Brown, Jr., 32, a person of interest in a stabbing incident. Robertson said officers were called to 401 Alabama St. Tuesday night and found a victim who had been apparently stabbed with a knife. Several individuals were present and some sort of fight had apparently […]
Two New Albany Bulldog tennis players committed to play college tennis in front of friends, family, and school staff on Friday, Jan. 24. Lexie Kent and Luke Bolen signed scholarships with Itawamba Community College. Both have been involved in tennis since middle school and contributing members of the tennis team while in high school winning two […]
Robert Lee Rorie, 66, resident of New Albany, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his place of employment in Tupelo. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 6 PM Wednesday, January 29 at The Orchard, 1379 N. Coley Road, Tupelo , MS 38801 with a visitation two hours […]
On behalf of the BNA Bank board of directors, James R. Collins, Chief Executive Officer, announces the following promotions: Mike Staten has been promoted from Executive Vice-President to President and added as a member of the Board of Directors. Mike has 42 years of service with BNA Bank. He is a graduate of Northeast Mississippi […]
Designed for ladies ages 18-24, the program continues the tradition of beauty and grace while celebrating intelligent and sincere qualities of the modern woman. New Albany’s Miss Hospitality will serve a full year as their community’s spokesperson, promoting visitation and development in their hometown. The state’s Miss Hospitality pageant will celebrate its 71styear as a […]
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