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Public and officials invited to hear city planner speak

The push to hire a city planner and develop a strategic plan for New Albany has apparently started up again. First Ward Alderwoman Amy Livingston sent out an email Thursday morning, August 23, inviting New Albany residents to a meeting on the subject to take place Thursday, August 30. Livingston’s statement invites “All citizens, mayor, […]

Rookers and mom in Memphis hospital after arrests

Two brothers, who were involved in a shoot-out yesterday with a Union County deputy sheriff, have been captured and are being treated for gunshot wounds in Memphis. Timothy and Jeremy Rooker were captured this morning by officers of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. They were attempting to buy bandages and medicine for their wounds at […]

Rooker brothers believed captured in Memphis

Reports from Memphis say brothers Jeremy and Timothy Rooker have been taken into custody. The Rooker brothers are believed to have been involved in a shooting incident yesterday near Ingomar, in Union County. Shelby County, Tenn., law officers say the pair was captured at a Dollar General store. Their mother is said to have been […]

One arrested, others sought in Union Co. shooting incident

Update 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24. The Union County Sheriff and multiple other law enforcement agencies are at this time still seeking one or more white males who fled the scene of a shooting incident on County Road 102 in the southern part of Union County. A law enforcement helicopter and other assets are still actively in […]

Classic American cars to cruise New Albany Friday evening

If the sound of purring engines and shiny chrome gets your heart racing, then Friday’s “Nifty 50s/60s Night” in historic, downtown New Albany is the place to be. “The event idea was pitched to us a few weeks ago by local farmers’ market vendor and classic car driver, Pat James,” said Main Street director, Billye […]

Jumpin’ Zack Flash and his bucket list

Those who know Zack Stewart will not be greatly surprised about how he celebrated his 81st birthday. Stewart has lived a long and active life as an engineer, a United States Marine, an elected official, and the “best tree climber in Mississippi.” He likes to build things. Elected five times as North Mississippi’s Transportation Commissioner, […]

Pedaling for Hope ride draws cyclers and cooler weather

One hundred cyclists, riding various cycle types, departed the Tanglefoot trailhead plaza on the morning of August 18, joining the Pedaling for Hope ride.     The event was put together by the New Albany Main Street Association and Tupelo’s Regional Rehab Center. According to the event flyer, proceeds of the event will benefit the two […]

New Albany High School Vision Mentors kick off program

Vision mentors at New Albany High School kicked off their mentoring activities at Camp Freshman which was held on Monday, August 6. Vision is a year long mentoring program for high school freshmen designed to create a positive student culture for NAHS. The purpose of the program is to instill key values for success both […]