Tag Archive for: Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP)
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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
Schools
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…
Union County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in June 24 multi-vehicle accident
Featured News, General NewsMS Highway Patrol to reconstruct June 24, 2023, accident scene involving a Sheriff's Department vehicle
Fleeing vehicle in high speed chase explodes on I-22
Featured News, General NewsFleeing driver tries to flee on foot after vehicle explodes at end of high speed chase.
Teen driver leads New Albany Police, Union Co. Sheriffs and MS Highway Patrol officers on 100 mph chase
Featured News, General NewsFrom W. Bankhead St, to Sam Barkley Dr. to Hwy 15 and then Hwy 348, a 14 year old driver fled from law enforcement officers at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Luckily, no child, law officer, uninvolved motorist or pedestrian was injured.
Tuesday afternoon wreck involving two semi-trailer trucks and small van sent two to Baptist Hospital
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says a "perfect storm" was averted in a multiple vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 15 and Sam T. Barkley Dr. Two persons were transported to Baptist Union County Hospital.
Two car wreck in New Albany early Saturday evening sends injured to hospital
General NewsA two automobile accident with entrapment tied up traffic in all directions from the Highway 15 bridge near Hwy 15 and Bankhead St. intersection early Saturday evening. Extent of injuries is unknown.
Serious injuries in two-car collision Wednesday morning on Highway 15
Featured News, General NewsA fiery two car accident on the morning of Wednesday June 22, 2022, caused serious injuries, Contrary to circulated information, there were no deaths at the scene.
IMPACTO guest speakers address driver safety awareness
Schools
Miss Mississippi Volunteer Rachel Shumaker and Sgt. Bryan McGee served as guest speakers on November 11 in the IMPACTO class at New Albany High School.
They discussed the MS Highway Patrol DRIVE platform pertaining…
Jessica Stacks missing since New Year’s Day: a nine month review of the search and investigation
Featured News, General NewsThis review of the search for Jessica Stacks included previously unpublished information from the investigation.
Official information released in December chase and shooting death
Featured News, General NewsPress Release Third Circuit District Attorney Office
RE: Officer involved shooting, December 31, 2019, Tippah County
Around 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Benton County Deputies were involved in pursuit of a suspect…
How violent felon Galloway was captured in New Albany/ UPDATED
General NewsUPDATE, 5:30 P.M., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019
Although several law enforcement agencies provided officers and equipment, the New Albany Police Department (NAPD), did the heavy lifting in the search for Charles D. Galloway.
Lawmen from nearby…
Two truck incidents in Union County October 16th
General NewsTwo separate incidents in Union County this morning, Wednesday October 16, involving two different trucks, demanded the attention of emergency personnel.
The first incident occurred at about 5:00 AM on Highway 15 in New Albany. The driver…
Sheriff tells sad circumstances of Pontotoc Co. shooting death
General NewsNew Albany MS: 11:45PM July 1- Pontotoc Co. shooting death updated by Sheriff.
One man was shot dead by law enforcement officers at the end of a chase that started Monday evening in Union County and ended with the in Pontotoc County shooting.
Union…