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NAPD Chief speaks to NAMS students

New Albany, MS- Chief Chris Robertson with the New Albany Police Department spoke to eighth grade students at New Albany Middle School on Thursday, February 23 about crimes regarding cell phone use.  This presentation is a part of the abstinence only education program conducted by school nurses each school year. Melanie Shannon – New Albany School […]

Baptist Union County to host free luncheon to educate community about end-of-life issues

NEW ALBANY, MISS., March 2, 2017 – On Thursday, March 23 at noon, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon and discussion, open to the public, which aims to educate attendees about end-of-life issues including life planning and palliative care. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focused on […]

New Albany police arrest two on major drug charges

The New Albany Police Department (NAPD) arrested two individuals Tuesday night, February 28th, on major drug charges.   Joinell Pryor, Jr., age 42, of Holly Springs and Frances Lavern Randall, age 44, were arrested at a Bratton Road address in New Albany. Police Chief Chris Robertson said NAPD narcotics officers received reports of suspicion of […]

NAPD officers use special tourniquets to save two lives

See TV99 video about use of special tourniquets by NAPD officers:  https://vimeo.com/206274503   New Albany  police officers Joe Keaton and Steven Nolan have used special tourniquets to help save two lives in New Albany within recent months. In both instances they used special “one-handed” tourniquet devices to stop bleeding in individuals who might otherwise have […]

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Moving Forward, Giving Back event to be March 2nd

Performance of the second annual Moving Forward, Giving Back production will be Thursday March 2. The event is held in celebration of the life of Mrs. Tamara Waldrop (1968-2014).  Tamara Waldrop was a former New Albany High School teacher. Though she struggled with kidney disease from an early age, she never gave up on her […]

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NAMS students celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week

The 6th Grade accelerated math classes at New Albany Middle School celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week with several projects. On Monday, February 13, the math classes treated the cafeteria workers to breakfast. Students set the table and served the cafeteria ladies.  During lunch,  the students provided lunch to the custodians and School Resource Officer Erby. […]

2A Armaments gun shop opens in downtown New Albany

New Albany, MS- About twenty people including public officials, representatives of civic organizations, and downtown business people celebrated the opening of 2A Armaments gun shop, a new downtown retail business on Friday, Feb. 17. Adam Hardy and Ray Hudson observed the grand opening of their new gun shop at 107 West Bankhead St. New Albany Mayor […]