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New Albany officials hope to advertise for bids on the renovation of the former Fred’s building in February. Eventually, the building will be the new home for the New Albany light, gas and water (NALGW) and police departments. The result of those bids will determine how quickly and how much work may begin. The […]
Despite three attempts by fireman to enter his burning house to rescue him, a vigorous 92-year-old northeast Mississippi man died Saturday night in a house fire. The victim was James Lee Staten of the North Haven community north of New Albany in Union County.. An official cause of death is pending autopsy results, but […]
Services in memory of James Wilson Gregory, 86.
New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club T-shirts to Steven Coltharp, Katie Evans, and Hayes Hemby on Jan. 14 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club. More than 180 students have become members of the ACT 30+ Club since its creation in the fall of 2009.
If you have noticed people walking around New Albany wearing these orange vests and caps, never fear. They should not bother anyone at home. They are the contractors who are auditing the city’s streetlight system to prepare for replacing all the old lights with new LEDs. The crews are recording the location of each […]
Union County property owners only have about two more weeks in which to pay taxes without incurring penalties. Union County Tax Assessor-Collector Tameri Dunnam said the taxes were due Jan. 1 with a Feb. 1 deadline. Many people prefer to pay their taxes earlier but Dunnam’s office still experiences waiting lines, particularly around the […]
Investigation continues into the armed robbery of the New Albany Wal-Mart store Tuesday morning. Police Chief Chris Robertson said warrants have been issued for two suspects but he has been unable to serve them. The suspects apparently are in federal custody in the Memphis area. They are reportedly also suspects in a string of […]
It may not feel like it now, but Spring is just around the corner and with it will come New Albany/Union County’s Spring Cleanup event. On Saturday, March 20, Main Street is calling for volunteers to meet at the Union County Heritage Museum by 9 a.m. where they will distribute garbage bags and assign groups […]
The usual holiday closings will take effect Monday, Jan. 18, for Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Governmental offices and schools will close, and some businesses may also. The holiday will affect garbage collection in New Albany, but not Union County outside the city limits. In the city, there will be no solid waste pickup […]
On January 5, 2021, the 133rd Mississippi State Legislature began the second session in its four-year term. There were a few items taken up and passed on the House floor. House Bill 1, the first item introduced, provides that the flag design chosen by the Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag and approved […]
New Albany residents should not be alarmed if they see unfamiliar people around town wearing reflective vests and in contractors’ trucks with flashing yellow lights over the next two weeks. These workers will be making a list of all the streetlights in the city to prepare for replacing them with new LED fixtures. This […]
In memory of JD Stokes, 72.
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