Tag Archive for: crime
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
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NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week.
“I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property.
The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event.
Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done.
Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14.
The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions.
Patterned…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...”
--The Doxology
There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…
Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair
HappeningsThe New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13.
This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…
New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote
LeisureNEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards.
What…
NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31
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Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School!
The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us.
The My School Color Run will feature…
At least one shot fired in New Albany squabble Sunday
General NewsUPDATED: 11/13/2017, 7:00 PM: New Albany Chief of Police, Chris Robertson, informed NAnewsweb.com earlier this evening that the victim in the altercation that resulted in at least one shot being fired filed no charges today against the shooter.
Additionally,…
Local barber arrested, charged with child molestation
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New Albany Police Chief, Chris Robertson, has confirmed to NAnewsweb.com the circumstances surrounding the child molestation arrest of a local barber.
Larry Hamblin, 71, was arrested yesterday, October 5th, and charged with two crimes,…
Telephone scams: What to do if “it sounds too good to be true”
General NewsNew Albany's TV99 has produced an excellent program on avoiding and reporting telephone scams. On Local Talk, Bill Gault interviews two knowledgeable guests on the subject of avoiding and reporting scams.
North District Public Service Commissioner,…
Two local men face counterfeiting and other charges
General NewsNew Albany police arrested two local men Wednesday, Dec. 27, after a counterfeiting caper during which they tried to buy a cell phone with counterfeit money.
Ladarius Bullox and Brandon McDonald arranged to meet a man who had advertised…
New Albany police arrest two on major drug charges
General NewsThe 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…
New Hope Baptist Church break-in suspect arrested Monday morning/UPDATED
General NewsUPDATE 2-20-17 6:30 PM:
Chandler Rodgers, age 19, was charged with the break in at New Hope Baptists Church. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said Rodgers is not a newcomer to the criminal justice system, and had been charged previously with other…
Sheriff makes arrests in strong-arm robbery attempts
General NewsNew Albany, MS- The Union County Sheriff's Office arrested members of a small gang that had been threatening motorists in the northeastern portion of rural Union County since early January. The incidents had caused considerable concern and apprehension…
If it weren’t for bad luck, he’d have no luck at all! UPDATED 12-16
General NewsUPDATE: 12-16-2016 (9:15pm)
New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson has informed NAnewsweb.com that the suspect in yesterday's shoplifting incident at the Walls store on Highway 30 West has been identified. The New Albany Police Department…
“Going back to Baltimore” armed robbery
General NewsDeloiran Shields told New Albany police Monday morning, July 6th, that he was trying to get together the money to go back to Baltimore.
His means of attempting to raise the money is likely to take him on a detour through the Mississippi Department…