Tag Archive for: New Albany Light Gas and Water (NALGW)

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 Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

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 Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

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 Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

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 Jimmy Dean Whitten at City Board Meeting

Jimmy Dean Whitten thanks aldermen for privilege of serving as police officer

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Jimmy Dean Whitten thanked the board for support during his lengthy treatment for an on-the-job injury, which will prevent his return to work. LGW got unanimous approval for almost $4.9 million for Fred's renovation and new contracts.
NEMiss.News Sally Doty and Sam Creekmore, IV

Creekmore, Mattox tell of work to assure economic development by providing high speed internet service

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Much work has been done over the past few years to promote local economic development by improving internet service in Union County. State Rep, Sam Creekmore, IV and NALGW Director Bill Mattox provided more details to NEMiss.News.
NEMiss.News PSC Commissioner Presley and NALGW manager Mattox

FINALLY: true high-speed internet service will be available in 2023 for folks in Union County, parts of surrounding counties

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NALGW and ACE Fiber will work together to install true high-speed internet service to customers in Union and surrounding counties. NALGW customers could begin receiving service by the third quarter of 2023.
NEMiss.News Ray Farris at City Board meeting

New Albany Board rejects bid for work on tennis courts

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The New Albany Board of Aldermen's September meeting included approving next year's budget, delaying a property condemnation, rejecting a bid, and other business. NEMiss.News will have further details on the budget in coming days.
NEMiss. News NALGW working to restore power

Fast moving thunderstorm leaves damage, power outages in New Albany

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A powerful, fast moving, thunderstorm hit the New Albany area, downing trees and power lines, with a severe hit on the Historic Northside neighborhood. Many were still without power as this story was written, nearly six hours after the storm.
NEMiss.News Bob Barber of Orion Group

Aldermen delay action on Comprehensive Plan, approve $194,738 spray park, raise monthly garbage collection fees

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City Board delays adopting comprehensive plan until marijuana decisions made, approves new spray park, honors city Code Enforcement Officer Eric Thomas. Marijuana hearing set for August 1.
NEMiss.News Terry Young presents plans to City Board.

Developer Terry Young presents initial plans to City Board for Albany West, a Master Planned Community

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Developer Terry Young revealed plans for Albany West, a planned community, to the City Board on June 7, 2022. Anti-marijuana speakers made their case against selling medical marijuana in New Albany.
NEMiss.News Water main break

New Albany city crews worked to repair a broken water main and assure water service to Baptist Hospital

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NALG&W workers and NAFD employees spent much of two days dealing with a broken water main at the Bankhead St./Highway 30 intersection. Emergency water service was provided to Baptist Hospital.
NEMiss.News Bill Maddox, NALGW Director

Electric power system improvements main topic of May 3 city board meeting

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New Albany Alderman approve funding for improving NALGW operations to decrease labor costs and hold down customer prices, while improving customer service.
NEMiss.News Northeast MS March 30 storms

Wednesday storm causes significant property damage but no injuries in northeast Mississippi

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Heavy thunderstorms blew through Northeast Mississippi Wednesday evening, bringing winds, rain and tornado sirens throughout the area.
NEMiss.News Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

The Union County board approves major purchases, other business at March 7 meeting

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New equipment and routine fees for services took most of the time at the March 7 Union Co. Supervisors' meeting.
NEMiss.News Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

Trail Life honor guard opens meeting of New Albany Board of Aldermen

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After a New Albany Trail Life honor guard opening, the City Board of Aldermen discussed zoning, construction payments, LG&W matters and more. Still no official information on timing of Snyder St. reopening.