Tag Archive for: New Albany Police Department (NAPD)

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 Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in New Albany

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 Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in New Albany

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 Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in New Albany

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 Gary Cooper addresses City Board

City Board hears Gary Cooper’s digital sign request, discusses fingerprinting fee, other routine business

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The City Board heard Gary Cooper request a variance to allow a digital sign on Wesson Tate Drive.
NEMiss.News Joyriding in mom's car

Teen driver leads New Albany Police, Union Co. Sheriffs and MS Highway Patrol officers on 100 mph chase

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From W. Bankhead St, to Sam Barkley Dr. to Hwy 15 and then Hwy 348, a 14 year old driver fled from law enforcement officers at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Luckily, no child, law officer, uninvolved motorist or pedestrian was injured.
NEMiss.News Burglary suspect Johnson

Alert citizen leads to burglary arrest

An alert citizen provided information to New Albany police that led to an arrest in the burglary of a local business.
NEMiss.News Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

NAPD makes arrests in counterfeiting operation; alert retail clerk tips police

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Two persons were arrested at Union Grocery on suspicion of counterfeiting and forgery; NAPD says they may have struck other local businesses before their arrest.
NEMiss.News Suspects arrested for convenience store robbery

Two released from Union County jail, arrested for robbery later the same day

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Two men released from the Union County jail Wednesday morning, were returned to jail about midnight after a convenience store robbery.
NEMiss.News Fraudulent card skimmer

New Albany police investigate “card skimmer” on local gasoline pump

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Local police are investigating possible card skimmers at local gasoline stations, warn public to take care. See post for advice on detecting card skimmers.
NEMiss.News new NALGW building on Main St. opens 12-27-2022

NALGW open for business Tuesday, Dec. 27, in new location

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New Albany Light, Gas and Water's new headquarters building on Main St. opens for business today, December 27, 2022. The NAPD is expected to move to its new quarters in the building sometime early in 2023.
NEMiss.News Arrest of gunman at New Albany Walmart

UPDATED, Monday afternoon, Dec 12: Gunman arrested at New Albany Walmart Sunday afternoon

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Benton County Sheriff Robby Goolsby acted quickly and averted the occurrence of a possible tragic situation at the New Albany Walmart, Dec. 11, 2022. Goolsby was shopping in the store when the event took place.
NEMiss.News New Albany Municipal Building nears completion

New Albany’s new Municipal Complex nearly ready for occupancy

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New Albany's new Municipal Building is nearing completion and will soon house the NAPD and NALGW operations. NALGW may be able to move in before the end of 2022.
NEMiss.News Police escort

Was it a riot or a parade?

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Eighteen or 20 law enforcement vehicles went blazing through sleepy downtown New Albany MS at about 10PM Wednesday night, November 9. Check out the post to find out why.
NEMiss.News Omarian Green in custody

Omarian Green charged with felony for Friday evening gunfire

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Omarian Green is charged with felony in Friday Nov. 4 shooting incident at the Hallmarc Inn in New Albany MS. Green initially claimed to be only 17 years old, but was discovered to be 18 and was charged as an adult.
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.