Tag Archive for: New Albany Fire Department (NAFD)

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

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…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, 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,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle 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…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work 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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members 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…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, 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…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“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.…
NEMiss.News Hampton Ave. Fire 1-7-2023

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The 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…
NEMiss.News Hampton Ave. Fire 1-7-2023

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW 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…
NEMiss.News Hampton Ave. Fire 1-7-2023

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

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…
NEMiss.News New Albany City Board 9-5-23

City Board covers LGW, Main Street & NAFD plans, FY24 budget and more in under 21 minutes

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The City Board of Aldermen sped through a lengthy agenda in 20 minutes.
New Albany hit-and-run

Pedestrian struck at I22 underpass for Tanglefoot Trail

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Pedestrian struck and injured on Tanglefoot Trail crossover below I-22.
NEMiss.news Lt. Randy Stacy and Fire Chief Mark Whiteside

New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reminds the community about Older Adult Fire and Fall Prevention.

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NAFD Chief Whiteside announces appointment of a position dedicated to community risk reduction

Fantastic Turnout at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County Back-to-School Fair

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Great crowd at this year's Back-to-School Health Fair at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union County.
NEMiss.News NAFD Chief William Douell (Ret.)

Longtime NAFD Fire Chief William Douell dies at 81

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NAFD Fire Chief Mark Whiteside remembers Chief William F. Douell (Ret.)
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Bad wreck with injuries at Hwy 30 & 15 in New Albany and another on I-22

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Emergency crews responded to two different accident scenes in and near New Albany tonight. A rescue helicopter responded to one scene.

New faces and promotions at NAFD

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A new full-time firefighter and several promotions at the New Albany Fire Department.
NEMiss.News Removing Mus from Main St.

Deadly storms brought damages, power outages to Union County, but no serious injuries

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There were damages and power problems to be reckoned with, but Union County weathered Friday's storms with no deaths or serious injuries.

UPDATED:Widespread damage from storm in New Albany, no reports of injuries thus far

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Strong local thunderstorms leave widespread damage and power failures in New Albany area.
NEmiss.News Landfill fire battled for many hours.

Firemen fight stubborn, dangerous blaze at landfill

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Firefighters from six area fire departments have battled a dangerous fire at the Sanitary Landfill off CR 75 since 2PM this afternoon. They are hoping for predicted rain to aid the fight.
NEMiss.News NAFD firefighter at Hillcrest house fire.

Opinion: Say a prayer for our fire fighters

Having lived every fireman's nightmare last evening, New Albany and Union County firefighters need your prayers and support.
NEMiss.News Hampton Ave. Fire 1-7-2023

Deadly house fire Saturday night takes life of New Albany woman

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A January 7th, 2023, house fire on Hampton Ave. results in New Albany's first fire fatality in over ten years, according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside.