Entries by NEMiss.News

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Armed robbery attempt reported at Walmart

  NEMiss.News has learned that there has been an armed robbery , or attempted armed robbery, inside the Walmart in New Albany, at approximately 10:15 this morning. The robber was said to be armed with a hand gun. The suspect is a single black male who is believed to have left the store on foot, […]

Capitol police, Congresswoman under fire for aiding mob during riot – National & International News – TUE 12Jan2021

  NATIONAL NEWS Capitol police, lawmakers under fire for aiding mob Questions are being raised as to what extent certain Capitol insiders may have aided and abetted the mob who stormed the Capitol last Wednesday. While investigations are still in an early stage, disturbing details are already emerging. Good cops During the riot, many Capitol […]

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Sheriff needs facts, not Facebook gossip; “social media” hindering search for Jessica Stacks    

  As the search for missing Jessica Stacks goes into its 12th day, the work of law enforcement officers is increasingly frustrated by activity on so-called “social media.” Tens of thousands of northeast Mississippians have followed the news about Stacks and her mysterious disappearance New Year’s Day on NEMiss.News, WTVA, WLBT, etc. Interest in the […]

Just a few snow photos

  The New Albany area received a light coating of snow Monday with light flurries continuing into the early afternoon. Snow was moving out, however, and after a hard freeze expected Monday night, the snow was expected to go away Tuesday with a high temperature near 50. Only a few minor accidents were reported and […]

NAES receives New York Life Foundation grant to support grieving students

    New Albany Elementary School has been designated a “Grief-Sensitive School” by the New York Life Foundation, receiving a $500 grant to help create a bereavement support plan and encourage ongoing staff development as part of the national Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative. Schools confront issues of grief and loss every day: 1 in 15 U.S. […]

Middle school principal named to state advisory council

Paul Henry, Principal of New Albany Middle School, has been selected to be a member of the State Superintendent of Education’s Principal Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council is to hear directly from principals on a regular basis regarding any issues facing educators, as well as allow principals to provide feedback on the initiatives […]

Tom Miles & Sam Creekmore bill on mandated testing

  Subject: Bills filed to address State testing for this school year From: Representative Tom Miles and Representative Sam Creekmore On January 7th, Representative Sam Creekmore and Representative Tom Miles filed bills in the House of Representatives addressing the mandated graduation and subject testing of our students. The bills would exempt our schools from all state […]