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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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The Snowflake Ball: making memories and supporting good causes

New Albany’s First Baptist Church was the place to be on Saturday February 25th, as the Pilot Club of New Albany hosted its seventh annual Snowflake Ball.  Girls aged four through  sixth grade got to dress up like princesses and spend the evening with their lucky fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, guardians or other important men. Music, […]

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New Stage Theatre Provides Performances for New Albany Schools

New Stage Theatre, a professional theatre located in Jackson, Mississippi, presented in-school performances of The Selfish Giant and Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad to students in the New Albany School District on February 16-17. New Albany Elementary School hosted two performances of The Selfish Giant on Thursday, February 16.  Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s […]

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Grant award boosts “Recycling Wednesdays” program at NAES

New Albany Elementary School has been awarded a $1,000 grant through the Mississippi Recycling Coalition School Recycling Grant Awards Program.  Jimmie Moore, Mississippi Recycling Coalition Board Member, presented the grant award to NAES on Wednesday, February 22.   Accepting the check was NAES Counselor April Hobson who coordinates the recycling program at the school.   […]

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NAHS’s Ferrell presents at 2017 At-Risk Youth National Forum

New Albany, MS– John Ferrell, New Albany High School Assistant Principal and Career & Technical Education Director, served as a presenter at the 2017 At-Risk Youth National Forum.  The forum was sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC)/Network and was held in Myrtle Beach, SC February 19-22. Ferrell presented in the session “Effect of […]

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