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…
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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 Fire scenes 6-14-22

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 Fire scenes 6-14-22

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 Fire scenes 6-14-22

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 Firefighters' Christmas gathering

New Albany firefighters, families enjoy annual Christmas social

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New Albany Fire Department's employees, retirees and families celebrated Christmas and 2022 accomplishments at the Community Center. Chief Mark Whiteside gave special recognition to several employees.
NEMiss.News Main Street's Trick or Treat Trail

Halloween gets an early start in New Albany

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Over 1000 toured the New Albany Main Street's Trick or Treat Trail in Downtown New Albany and dozens more attended the opening of Articulating Yoknapatawpha at the Union County Heritage Museum.
NEMiss.News Auto wrecks, burns on Hwy 30

Fiery single car wreck sends one to hospital Friday afternoon

A single motor vehicle wreck on Highway 30 resulted in a fire that destroyed the auto and sent one person to the Baptist Hospital in Oxford. Two fire departments responded to the accident report.
NEMiss.News NAFD searching for smoke source

NAFD responds to reports of smoke, but no fire found

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New Albany Fire Department responded to a report of smoke, but could not find any fire in the historic North Side neighborhood. Citizens are reminded that recent very dry weather adds to the likelihood of fire.
NEMiss.News Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in New Albany

Two car wreck in New Albany early Saturday evening sends injured to hospital

A 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.
NEMiss.News NAFD members at Mississippi Fire Academy graduation

New Albany firefighter Jared Dillard graduates from State Fire Academy

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Congratulations to NAFD firefighter Jared Dillard, who graduated from the State Fire Academy on September 22, 2022.
NEMiss.News Pannell at work station

Priority Ambulance Service hosts open house at its new operations center

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Priority Ambulance Service says its new operations center on Hwy. 14 provides an efficient work site and will help improve response times. An open house was held on September 14, 2022.
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NAFD makes two runs to quench fires in same pickup truck

New Albany Fire Department called out twice for fires in the same pickup truck.
NEMiss.News NAFD fights large fire on Adams St.

Major fire destroyed house and other property at 403 Adams Street

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Fire destroyed a large house at 403 Adams Street in New Albany Wednesday, August 10. It is believed that the fire was started by a vehicle in the home's carport.
NEMiss.News NAFD cools it at the Library

New Albany Fire Department creates a spray party at Union County Library

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New Albany Fire Department personnel gave local kids a 'spray foam party' at the library. It was a welcome treat on a day with temperatures in the 90s.
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train

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A female driver trying to get around a lowered train barrier was struck and pushed into another vehicle waiting at the crossing. There were injuries to the second driver.
NEMiss.News Fire scenes 6-14-22

Four fire departments battled Myrtle house fire

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Fire destroyed a Myrtle home on June 13, 2020, despite four fire departments battling the blaze in temperatures near 100 degrees. No serious injuries were reported, and a pet dog was saved.