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State fire marshall says accelerant found in Thomas Furniture Fire

Special instruments photographed by NAnewsweb.com the same day as the fire have helped prove an “accelerant” was involved in the blaze that destroyed a million square foot building. Local, state and possibly federal law enforcement officials are involved in investigating the June 26 fire. The building, formerly used by Piper Industries, was fully involved in […]

Jimmie Dell Mardis, 67

Jimmie Dell Mardis May 02, 1952 – July 28, 2019   Jimmie Dell (J. D.) Mardis, 67, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his sister’s residence near New Albany. He was born on May 2, 1952, in Tippah County, the son of James Floyd Mardis and Macie Ophelia Cobb Mardis. Jimmie was a member of […]

Rant: Why the “Anybody but Tate” movement has a path to victory in MS

New Albany MS- Rant: An “Anybody but Tate” general election? Only a week from now, Mississippians will choose candidates for the Republican and Democratic nominations for the state’s governor. Who is Reeves’ Democratic opponent? The Democratic nominee will be Jim Hood of New Houlka, Mississippi, in Chickasaw County. Hood has been elected Mississippi Attorney-General four […]

Letter to Editor praises efforts for Tanglefoot

Letter to the Editor: To the great citizens of New Albany and Union County, thank you!  Thank you to the thousands who voted for our beautiful trail to be chosen for the Rail-to-Trail Hall of Fame.  The Tanglefoot Trail has delivered an invaluable boost to our community and this new designation will only add to […]

Tanglefoot Trail Voted 2019 Rails to Trails Hall of Fame Inductee

Rails to Trails Hall of Fame Honors Cultural and Economic Benefits of Mississippi’s Longest Rail-Trail Washington, DC July 23,2019 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trails organization, announced the induction of Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail into the Rails to Trails Hall of Fame. The Tanglefoot Trail is Mississippi’s longest rail-trail, stretching 43.6 miles through the foothills […]

Doris Young, 93

Doris Young November 16, 1925 – July 25, 2019   Doris Elizabeth Roe Young, 93, died Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Baptist Hospital Columbus in Columbus, MS. She was born November 16, 1925, in Kansas City, MO., to Barney and Marie Alma Lee Roe. She was a member of New Albany Presbyterian Church. She was […]

Olivia Beatrice Bowen, 58

Olivia Beatrice Bowen March 29, 1961 – July 26, 2019   Olivia Beatrice Bowen, 58, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at New Albany Health and Rehab. She was born March 29, 1961 in Leachville, AR to William Lonnie Benefield and Evie Beatrice Womack Benefield. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She enjoyed […]

New Albany Class of 1960 donates to two local public libraries

The Grants Committee of the New Albany High School Class of 1960 made cash donations last week to two local public libraries. The class donated $400 to the Union County Library. Librarian Sissy Bullock and Union County Library Board Chairman Lynn West accepted the donation from Jim Owen, New Albany High School Class of 1960. […]

Brandon Garrett seeks Union County Sheriff position

My experience, education, and commitment to serve make me the most qualified candidate to serve you as sheriff. I am the only candidate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and the only candidate who is a certified investigator through the state of Mississippi. I have served as a supervisor in multiple departments, and I […]

New Albany NEXT report lists possible focus points

About 70 New Albany citizens heard New Albany NEXT focus points that could guide much of the city’s future development. A report presented last week proposed a number of areas for improvement and development. Last year the New Albany Board of Aldermen authorized the Orion Planning + Design group of DeSoto County to develop recommendations […]

2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest seeks artists and vendors

Calling all artists, makers, and vendors of all sorts! The Tallahatchie Riverfest Committee is now accepting applications for the 2019 Arts Market & Marketplace. Applications can be found online at https://www.newalbanymainstreet.com/tallahatchie-riverfest or by emailing a request for one at visitnewalbany@gmail.com. For more information about the 2019 Tallahatchie Riverfest, please call Billye Jean Stroud at 662-534-3438. […]

Jeanette Long, 77

Jeanette Long August 2, 1941 – July 21, 2019   Jimmie Jeanette Davis Long, 77, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at her residence. She was born August 2, 1941, in Burdette, AR., to Clayton Eugene and Cloyce Faye Gaines Davis. She was a member of Enterprise Church of Christ. She was a homemaker. She is […]