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…
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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 Tallahatchie bridge downtown 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 Tallahatchie bridge downtown 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 Tallahatchie bridge downtown 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 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 NAPD officers trained in crisis intervention

NAPD Officers Clayton and Pannell trained for Crisis Intervention

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Two NAPD officers have become the first Union county law enforcement officers to complete a 40 hour crisis intervention training course. The training increases their ability to respond effectively when a mental health issue is involved.
NEMiss.News Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

UPDATED 5:58PM New Albany police seek Jonathan Lashon Scales, considered armed & dangerous

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The New Albany Police Department is seeking Jonathan Lashon Scales in connection with an armed robbery July 14, 2022. He is considered armed and dangerous.
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 Brandon Crain, sought by NAPD

New Albany police seeking one man in double stabbing

The New Albany Police Department is seeking Brandon Crain in a stabbing incident, and asks public to notify 911 if he is seen.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell in custody

Fugitive from domestic violence incident turns himself in to NAPD

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Tyrone Bell surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 17th, after being sought since Friday, May 13th, in connection with a domestic dispute.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell being sought by NAPD

New Albany police searching for man after domestic disturbance

NAPD seeking Tyrone Preston Bell after domestic dispute. Possibly armed and dangerous.
NEMiss.News Donyelle Riddle arrested

Man stabs victim in face, charged with attempted murder; attacker free on bond for another knife attack 20 months ago

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A New Albany man, still free on bond after attacking a woman in 2020, has been arrested for attempted murder of another person. Donyelle Riddle is now being held in Union County jail with no bond on either charge.
NEMiss.News BNSF tracks under Hwy 15

Possible suicide attempt averted Sunday afternoon by New Albany police officers and Baptist Memorial Hospital ambulance crew

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New Albany Police Department and Baptist Hospital ambulance service responders prevented a possible suicide attempt from Highway 15 bridge.
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 Whitten receives medal for valor

Jimmy Dean Whitten honored for valor

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City of New Albany honors NAPD Officer Jimmy Dean Whitten with Medal of Valor at February 1, 2022 board meeting.
NEMiss.News Tallahatchie bridge downtown New Albany

Billy Joe McAllister did not jump from this Tallahatchie Bridge

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As will happen with word-of-mouth and social media, reports of a man jumping from New Albany's Tallahatchie River bridge were greatly exaggerated.