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Self-inflicted gunshot apparently killed New Albany woman

An elderly New Albany woman died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound mid-afternoon Friday, October 25, 2019. According to information furnished to NAnewsweb.com by Union County Coroner Pam Boman and New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson, the woman died at her home on South Central Avenue. She was 84 years old. Public safety officials said […]

Magnolia Civic Center presents Halloween Hotel Horror

New Albany, Miss., October, 23, 2019: Magnolia Civic Center and New Albany Main Street are hosting a murder mystery dinner on Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd. Five actors will play the core characters on both evenings. The event is dinner and theater with a twist. These mysteries are written as interactive dinner theatre, […]

Former Baptist Union Co. assistant administrator Grantham to lead hospital

NEW ALBANY, Mississippi, October 22, 2019—Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has named James Grantham as administrator and CEO, effective Sunday, Oct. 27. Grantham, who holds the same position at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville, began his Baptist career as a medical technologist at Baptist Memorial Hospital -Collierville in 1999. In 2009 he was selected as a Frank Groner […]

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Editor’s Note: Author Phillip Martin is a victim of the birth defect, Spina Bifida. He underwent surgery to close his spine when he was a day old — 36 years ago. More than anyone else we have met recently, Martin has prevailed over a serious life problem. Although he has some mobility problems, he walks […]

Jim Hood visits Union County

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood visited New Albany Monday afternoon, October 21, arriving in his own pickup truck. Mississippi’s top elected law enforcement officer, Hood met with several local law enforcement officers and others at the Union County Courthouse. Hood, the Democratic candidate for Mississippi governor in the Nov. 5 general election, is about to […]

Retirement reception honors Steve Livingston

New Albany Municipal Judge Steve Livingston was honored by a host of family and friends at a retirement reception in New Albany, Friday, Oct. 18. A New Albany native, Livingston has been a practicing attorney here for over four decades. Among other roles, he has served as a public defender, a youth court officer and […]

Celebration of Excellence Tour includes New Albany Schools

MDE Announces 4th Annual “Celebration of Excellence” Tour to Recognize District Achievements JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced a schedule of visits to recognize all A districts. District leaders, school board members, teachers, students and community members will join Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, at each location of the […]

Sunday Oct. 20 closes busy weekend for fire departments

It’s been an intensely busy weekend for the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) and county volunteer fire departments. Two major motor vehicle accidents (MVA) today (Sunday), another major MVA Friday, a child injured in a fall from a horse Sunday, and a couple of fire calls kept NAFD and county volunteer fire fighters jumping. There […]

New Albany/Union County College & Career Night

The New Albany/Union County College & Career Night was held Monday, September 23 in the New Albany High School Career and Technical Center. Local business and industry representatives, college admission counselors, and armed forces representatives were available to help students gain information that will assist them in making informed college and career decisions. Students were […]

NAHS 2019 Parade of Beauties scheduled

These sixteen young ladies will compete for the title of Most Beautiful at NAHS on Saturday, October 26th. The pageant begins at 7 pm and admission is $5. The Parade of Beauties is sponsored by the NAHS Parents Association. Sponsorships are available. Questions? Contact: Chairman, Tounia Herrington 662-538-2099 | Vice Chairman, Lyndie Scott –Amanda Kent […]

How violent felon Galloway was captured in New Albany/ UPDATED

UPDATE, 5:30 P.M., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 Although several law enforcement agencies provided officers and equipment, the New Albany Police Department  (NAPD), did the heavy lifting in the search for Charles D. Galloway. Lawmen from nearby counties responded when NAPD Chief Chris Robertson called for additional help late Thursday night, but most had to leave […]

Baptist Memorial thanks Baptist Union Co. CEO Grace for service

NEW ALBANY, Mississippi, Oct. 18, 2019—Walter Grace , CEO and administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, has retired after an influential 22-year career at Baptist. After serving in various roles since 1997, Grace came to Baptist Union County in 2011. During his tenure, the hospital has earned a number of quality achievements. Earlier this year, […]