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.

,
  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

,
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

,
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.…

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…

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…

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…
downtown bank fire alarm

Downtown bank fire alarm scrambles New Albany Fire Department

Multiple units of the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) responded Friday afternoon, Nov. 17, to a call to Regions Bank on Bankhead St. downtown. There had been a report by bank workers of smoke or "something that smelled like smoke. Firemen…
Magnolia place fire alarm

Three fire engines answer assisted living facility fire alarm

A fire alarm went off at an assisted living facility shortly before 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 15th. It sent New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) and other emergency personnel scampering to the scene on Munsford Drive on the west side of New Albany. The…

Looks like a beautiful day for a wedding!

Two well-known New Albany residents were married Saturday evening, Oct. 21, in the Volunteer State. New Albany Fire Chief Steve Coker and Jada Hopkins were married in Saltillo, Tennessee. Saltillo, population estimate 503, is in Hardin County…
fire department grant

New Albany Fire Department grant to help provide safety equipment

The New Albany Fire Department received word this morning (August 10th) from Senator Cochran’s and Senator Wicker's office that our 2016 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) grant application has been approved by FEMA. We should receive…
fire hydrants

Firefighting, Part II: Why firefighters “waste time fooling with” fire hydrants

WHY ARE OUR FIREFIGHTERS WASTING TIME ON FIRE HYDRANTS? IT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE! Let me set the scenario for you.  It is 2am in the middle of the night. You awake to the sound of an alarm ringing in a distance.You realize it’s the…
NAFD 911 address

NAFD stresses safety guidelines for 911 address identification

In the upcoming months, you will be seeing some information that I feel needs to be brought to the attention of the citizens of our City and County for the safety of those we protect.  I feel the best way to do this is by educating the public…

Local fire departments involved in remedying I-22 chemical spill

Local fire departments got some unexpected on-the-job training yesterday, May 10th, as a result of their participation in the clearing up of a chemical spill on I-22. New Albany Fire Chief Steve Coker, who is also Union County fire commissioner,…
NAFD at national symposium

Whiteside to represent New Albany Fire Department at national symposium

New Albany Fire Department Deputy Chief, North Haven Volunteer Firefighter, and Mississippi Firefighter’s Association 1st Vice President Mark Whiteside will be representing New Albany, Union County, and our State at our Nation’s Capital,…

New Albany firemen quickly extinguish house fire

New Albany Fire Department responded to a fire call in the 600 block of North Street approximately 9PM Friday evening, March 10th.  Firefighters arriving on the scene found a fire inside a duplex at the location. When the above photograph…
NAFD and Dr. Seuss

New Albany Fire Dept. and McDonald’s celebrate Dr. Seuss

The New Albany Fire Department and the New Albany McDonald's restaurant are celebrating Dr. Seuss in a community service event Thursday, March 9th. Theodor Seuss Geisel ( March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American writer, cartoonist,…
First Public safety coalition

Mississippi forms first Public Safety Coalition

New Albany's Deputy Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside provided the following information to NAnewsweb.com: Today I proudly announce the FIRST EVER Public Safety Coalition! Created to form one strong voice to represent all aspects of first responders…

Fire and rescue teams receive special training

New Albany, MS- Fire and rescue workers from around North Mississippi received a day of specialized training Monday, Feb. 6, in New Albany. Serious accidents and deaths, resulting when agricultural workers are buried in bins of corn or soybeans…