Entries by NEMiss.News

Crimestoppers wants information on car burglar

Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need your assistance in locating the person responsible for burglary of a vehicle. On 11/11/20, Tupelo Police Officers responded to a call in reference to a vehicle that had been burglarized at a local park. The suspect and vehicle pictured below are wanted for […]

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Middle School honors veterans with program, other schools plan events

COVID-19 concerns limited traditional Veterans Day programs but county schools did plan drive-through ceremonies and at least one school, New Albany Middle School, did have a socially-distanced in-person program. The guest speaker was former Naval aviator and Operation Desert Storm veteran Frank Dodds, who talked about his experiences as a jet pilot and the value […]

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6th grader gives back to dyslexia therapy class

Avery Watson, a 6th grader in the New Albany School District, had the idea to give back to her dyslexia therapy classroom that she was a part of for three years while she was a student at New Albany Elementary School. She began by donating bracelets to be sold and also recently received a donation […]

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Government offices will close Wednesday, Veterans Day

Governmental offices and a few businesses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage collection will not be affected in the city or county. No community commemoration is planned for Wednesday but schools are said to be considering virtual programs. A community program will be held in the form of a […]

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Police investigate early-morning pharmacy burglary here

New Albany police are investigating a drug store burglary that may be connected to a string of similar break-ins in the area overnight. Police Chief Chris Robertson said his department received an alarm call concerning Super Saver Drugs on West Bankhead about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Someone apparently had gained entry into the building through a […]

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Library staff selected to lead New Albany Christmas Parade

The New Albany Christmas Parade will be Monday, Nov. 30, and sponsors are breaking tradition somewhat by naming an organization as grand marshal instead of an individual. This year’s grand marshal will be the Union County Library System and its staff will be honored in the parade. “We were meeting and it kind of came […]

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City beautification awards presented Saturday     

    City of New Albany Beautification Awards were presented Saturday morning, Nov. 7. The residential award went to the home of Shawn and Mary Scott Sanks at 301 South Central Avenue. The young couple recently renovated the property including new landscaping. The institutional award went to the Cleveland Street Church, 200 Cleveland Street. Rebecca […]

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Myrtle department responds to cotton picker fire

The Myrtle Fire Department responded to a cotton picker on fire just of County Road 276 this past week, near I-22. According to Myrtle Assistant Chief Lee Witt, the cotton picker was at a Young family farm. Although raising cotton nearly vanished from Union County, it appears to be making something of a comeback. This […]

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New Albany light, gas and water office closed again

The New Albany Light, Gas and Water Department office on Cleveland Street will be closed, possibly for the next two weeks, due to precautions over COVID-19 exposure. This includes the drive-through window at the office. The office was closed for a couple of weeks earlier this year due to employees being positive for the virus […]

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