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 PSC Commissioner Presley and NALGW manager Mattox

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 PSC Commissioner Presley and NALGW manager Mattox

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 PSC Commissioner Presley and NALGW manager Mattox

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 night rain storm

Power crews spotted making repairs on North Side after storm

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All NALGW crews out working to restore power after storm.

Plans discussed to improve internet access in Union County, statewide – May 18, 2023

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NALGW's Bill Mattox and Sally Doty of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) discuss plans to improve internet and broadband access in Union County and elsewhere in the state.
NEMiss.News Gas line fire in downtown New Albany

Seemingly unconnected events, past and present, create hazards for city crews

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City crews were called out early Sunday morning due to newly failed power equipment and a previously damaged gas line.
NEMiss.News Removing Mus from Main St.

Deadly storms brought damages, power outages to Union County, but no serious injuries

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There were damages and power problems to be reckoned with, but Union County weathered Friday's storms with no deaths or serious injuries.

UPDATED:Widespread damage from storm in New Albany, no reports of injuries thus far

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Strong local thunderstorms leave widespread damage and power failures in New Albany area.
NEMiss.News Johnny Payton at City Board March 7, 2023

New Albany aldermen approve zoning change over objection of neighboring property owners

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The City Board settled a zoning disagreement and authorized an auction of surplus departmental property.
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 NALGW working to restore power

NALGW linemen worked through the night trying to keep the power on

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Power outages from local storm damage and a rare TVA transmission problem created many hours of dangerous work for New Albany Light Gas & Water linemen. At one point 60% of their customers were without power.
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 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.