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Robocaller could receive largest ever FCC fine, $120 million

According to a story on NPR, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is about to propose its largest ever fine, $120 million, against an illegal robocaller. He is said to have placed 97 million robocalls during the last quarter of 2016. Additionally, NAnewsweb.com has learned from a reliable source that the Mississippi Public Service Commission was a […]

New opioid use policy implemented in ER at Baptist Union County

    To help combat the rising risk of an opioid epidemic in Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is changing the way it dispenses narcotic pain medicine to patients in the hospital’s emergency room.  Starting June 19, 2017, ER providers will be strictly limiting the use of narcotics to treat chronic pain, or pain that […]

Two dead after apparent robbery attempt in Mantachie

According to published sources, two women are dead in the aftermath of what is being termed an attempted robbery at the Farmers & Merchants bank in Mantachie. Bank teller Judy Guin died from wounds after being shot by a lone female who, according to Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson, entered the bank with a gun drawn, fired […]

How to help the Mississippi PSC track down illegal telemarketers

NAnewsweb.com would like for its readers to consider contacting the office of MS Northern District Public Services Commissioner, Brandon Presley, about illegal telemarketers’ calls. They need specific information from the public that will assist them in discouraging these invasive calls. There is now a Mississippi “No call list” for cell phones, but many marketers are […]

Museum Madness strikes New Albany at Union Co. Heritage Museum

As part of the state’s  Bicentennial Celebration, today’s (June 20th) Museum Madness at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany,  will host the very large floor map from Mississippi Geographic Alliance, which is part of the National Geographic Alliance Network. The map was used with the campers from  9 a.m. – 10:30 and will […]

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Cagle receives Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

Sam Cagle was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 19, 2017.  The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college in Mississippi.  The scholarship selection process includes criteria relating to character, GPA, extracurricular activities, written essay, […]

Holly Webb appointed deputy circuit clerk for Union County

Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford has appointed a new deputy circuit clerk in her office. Holly Webb has been appointed to replace Lauren Hatton, who resigned to take private sector employment. Webb is a graduate of North Pontotoc High School and attended Itawamba Community College. She was previously employed by a Tupelo law firm. […]

More arts, new events added to New Albany Freedom Fest

According to organizers, New Albany’s Freedom Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 24, will have more arts this year than last. So far, around fifty vendors have registered to sell items like handmade jewelry, soaps and furniture, rustic teak furniture, vintage signs, leather goods and more at the Arts in the Park Market at Park […]