Tag Archive for: shooting
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
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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…
Police still looking for information on possible hit and run, missing fugitives
Featured News, General NewsOne fugitive was involved in a shooting at Shady Dell Park while the other has been accused of three different felonies this year alone.
One in custody, one at large following Shady Dell Park shootout
General NewsThe argument began earlier in the day at apartments across town and was carried on to the park with one suspect in custody and one at large.
Officers deal with shooting, possible vehicular assault, burglary pursuit on same day
Featured News, General NewsWednesday was a busy day for law enforcement with officers following up on a shooting incident, investigating a possible assault with a vehicle and pursuit of burglars that ended up with a van stopped on railroad tracks.
Police Chief Chris…
Police investigating apparent shooting incident
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Police are apparently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Colonial Gardens Subdivision about 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Details were not immediately available because the investigation was in its early stages but officers…
Grand jury will decide whether shooting incident Sunday was justified
Featured News, Government & PoliticsNot much information is available about an incident that happened in the Blue Springs area Sunday. One person was apparently dragged by a truck and the person being dragged shot the driver of the truck.
The case will be presented to the grand…
Police trying to unravel fatal shootings at Albany Acres
Featured News, General NewsLaw enforcement officials still have more questions that answers concerning what led up to incidents late Monday night that left three people dead and one wounded.
The first incident began about 9 p.m. when police received a 911 call about…
Three face charges in Friday shooting incident
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said officers have arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Friday night.
Charged with aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm was Demarcus…
Three arrested in Thursday night shooting in NA
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said Friday afternoon that his department had just made three arrests in connection with a shooting incident Thursday night.
He released only limited details because they were just starting to interview…
New Albany police investigate possible shooting
Featured News, General NewsThe New Albany Police Department was investigating a possible shooting Thursday night about 9 p.m. according to Chief Chris Robertson.
He said no details were available yet as they were still investigating but the incident apparently occurred…
Drive-by shooting suspect in custody in Memphis
General NewsSECOND UPDATE
New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson reports that Corey Darrell Collins, the suspect in a drive-by shooting on East Bankhead Street Monday, was picked up by Memphis police Tuesday afternoon.
The chief said they had found…
Fatal Shooting in Lee County
General NewsLee County- A fatal shooting took place in Lee County. On Monday, February 24, Lee County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to A 1 Tire Company at 2856 HWY 178 in Skyline. According to the caller, several people had been shot at the business.
After…
Bond set for two charged in Wal-Mart shooting
General NewsPolice Chief Chris Robertson reports that bond has been set for the two individuals accused of participating in a shooting in front of Wal-Mart Wednesday night.
Bond for Ladarius Doss, accused as the shooter, was set at $50,000. Bond for…