Tag Archive for: New Albany Fire Department (NAFD)

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…

Pontotoc Gas dealing with broken gas lines on South Central Ave.
Featured News, General NewsA vehicle cause damage to Pontotoc gas lines on South Central Avenue, then left the scene.

One person dead in a train-involved incident in New Albany
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Police Department is currently investigating the death of one person in an incident involving a train.

When it comes to emergency vehicles, “Do the right thing”
Featured News, General NewsThe slow removal of a truck blocking the road delayed New Albany Fire Department fire trucks en route to a house fire.

Priority Ambulance Services’ building hit by vehicle on rainy evening
Featured News, General NewsPriority Ambulance Services' building on Hwy. 15 N. in New Albany, MS. was struck by a vehicle on the night of 4-9-2024.

A multifaceted investigation is underway in fatal house fire of March 19
Featured News, General NewsA multifaceted investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fatal house fire in New Albany.

New Albany Fire Department on the scene of a Lincoln St. fire
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Fire Department is currently on the scene of a house fire on Lincoln St. and working to locate a possible missing person.

New Albany Mayor and Board of Aldermen Address Community Concerns and Approve Key Projects
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe City Board of Aldermen discussed city infrastructure improvements, improved spectator areas at NAHS baseball field and more.

New Albany Fire and Rescue in Union Co. MS Goes Above and Beyond for Community Safety in State of Emergency.
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany MS community gets strong support from the NAFD during states of emergency.

Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says “close calls” indicate need for emphasis on safety
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Fire Department is seeing an increased number of "close calls".

Annual Fire Department Social has both serious, humorous moments
Featured News, General NewsNAFD Annual Social & Awards Ceremony names award winners, highlights men on the job.

New Albany City Board meeting for November 2023
Featured News, Government & PoliticsCity Board transacts monthly business in quick November 7, 2023 meeting.

City Board covers LGW, Main Street & NAFD plans, FY24 budget and more in under 21 minutes
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe City Board of Aldermen sped through a lengthy agenda in 20 minutes.