Entries by NEMiss.News

North Haven Fire Department call-out successfully aids homeowner

A mid morning report of a car fire brought North Haven Fire Engine and three Firefighter’s to scene. The vehicle at a residence on County Road 75 was a  total loss, and ruled unintentional. The homeowner protected the home, chicken coop, and shed with  a water hose until firefighters could  arrive on scene. Mark Whiteside, […]

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NAES students win contest supporting child abuse prevention

Two students from New Albany Elementary School are winners in the Child Abuse Prevention coloring contest sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Nayeli Pech is a third grade student who won second place in the contest.  Tyler Whitten, a fifth grader, placed third. Their art work will be used in promotional materials […]

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Kelly, Moulton Introduce Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Act

WASHINGTON – Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced introduction of the Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Act on December 18th, 2017  This bill addresses the bipartisan push for nationwide broadband in a way that specifically targets small businesses’ needs and potential. This bipartisan bill has been endorsed by the ACT, […]

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“Mose” Stokes, 87

James Wallace “Mose” Stokes November 9, 1930 – December 23, 2017 James Wallace ‘Mose’ Stokes, 87, died December 23, 2017, at Magnolia Place in New Albany. He was born November 9, 1930, in Union County to Wallace Murry Stokes and Vera West Stokes. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was owner of […]

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Three NAHS students added to the ACT 30+ Club

New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Maria Favela, Addison Ziegler, and Amanda Scales on December 1 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany Schools

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Community projects are a learning tool for NAES students

Recycling: New Albany Elementary School students from Ms. Angela Victory’s 1st grade class and Mrs. Ninabeth Capaning’s EXCEL class were excited about the addition of special dumpsters to be used for recycling paper, plastics, aluminum and cardboard at NAES. Obtaining the recycling dumpsters was a collaborative effort among the Historic Northside Garden Club Recycling Committee, […]

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New Albany Fire Department celebrates Christmas, honors service for 2017

The New Albany Fire Department held its annual Christmas Fellowship and Service Awards dinner on Tuesday night, December 19th at the New Albany Community Center. Current and former employees of the department met to share a meal, contemplate another successful year of service  for the department and celebrate the Christmas season. Honoring New Albany Fire […]

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New Albany Fire Department responds to laundromat fire

A laundromat fire turned out New Albany Fire Department crews who responded to reports of a dryer fire. The fire at South Central Laundromat was reported just befor 12:30 PM on Monday, December 18. Upon arrival smoke showing was reported, and a quick size up found 1 dryer with clothing in it on fire. Smoke […]

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Dean Provence Endowment Grant Winners Announced

The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling nearly $12,800 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the awards, this year grants were directed to New Albany Middle School, New Albany High School and NASTUC. Endowment funding […]

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