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Congratulations to Robert Gordon, former long-term coach and currently athletic director in Myrtle, who was recently inducted into the NEMCC Hall of Fame. The New Albany native has had a distinguished career, both on and off the field.
At its 9-26-2022 meeting, the Board of Supervisors dealt with insurance costs, road bids, hiring and using grants for Kevlar vests for county law enforcement employees.
New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says a “perfect storm” was averted in a multiple vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 15 and Sam T. Barkley Dr. Two persons were transported to Baptist Union County Hospital.
After a three year hiatus, Baptist Union County will host its free luncheon, open to the public, focusing on breast cancer awareness. The luncheon is free, but check this post for registration information.
Congratulations to Ecru MS businessman Ken Nowlin, recently honored by Modern Woodmen of America as a Home Town Hero. Knowlin’s renovation and revitalization of downtown Ecru, MS, has placed it among the most attractive small town business districts anywhere. Knowlin is currently renovating the strip center at Bankhead Street and Central Avenue in New Albany.
The 2022 William Faulkner Literary Competition winners’ luncheon was Thursday, September 22 in New Albany, MS. “Doing New Albany proud,” this competition continues to grow, drawing entries from around the world.
A two automobile accident with entrapment tied up traffic in all directions from the Highway 15 bridge near Hwy 15 and Bankhead St. intersection early Saturday evening. Extent of injuries is unknown.
NALGW and ACE Fiber will work together to install true high-speed internet service to customers in Union and surrounding counties. NALGW customers could begin receiving service by the third quarter of 2023.
Congratulations to NAFD firefighter Jared Dillard, who graduated from the State Fire Academy on September 22, 2022.
Priority Ambulance Service says its new operations center on Hwy. 14 provides an efficient work site and will help improve response times. An open house was held on September 14, 2022.
A child, reported to be about two years old, was wounded by gunfire near Union/Pontotoc county line.
Twenty two people from Union County climbed 110 floors at a Stair Climb event. The climb honored 343 fire fighters, 72 police officers and 8 EMTs who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Congratulations to all who participated. Never forget.
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