Entries by NEMiss.News

Tanglefoot Trail designated part of National Trails System

Tanglefoot Trail, the 43.5 mile cycling and hiking trail that runs from downtown New Albany to Houston, Miss. has been designated a part of the National Trails System. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service made the announcement today, June 4th,  in advance of National Trails Day this Saturday, June 6. […]

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NAHS names Outstanding Career & Technical students

The following students were recognized at the NAHS Awards Ceremony on May 11 as Outstanding Career & Technical Students for the 2014-2015 school year:   Richard Winkles, Automotive Services II; Abby Roaton, Oral & Electronic Communications; Aliyah Green, Marketing; Wesley Rowe; Construction II, Brandon Holt, Construction I; Chelsey Joyner, Culinary Arts I; Parker Nail, Digital […]

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“Uniquely average” NAHS Class of 1960 to hold reunion

The New Albany High School, Class of 1960 will be meeting this weekend for its 55th reunion. There will  be a hospitality room at the Hampton Inn where class members can gather, and a social get-together at the home of a classmate on Friday evening. On Saturday, the class will get together for a bus […]

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Trent Kelley wins First District Congressional runoff

Republican Trent Kelly coasted to an easy victory in Tuesday’s run-off race for the First Congressional District seat left vacant when Congressman Alan Nunnelee died in February. Unofficial results in from all 426 precincts in the district showed Kelly with 68,652 votes (70%)  and 29,402 votes (30%) for Walter Zinn, Jr., a Democrat. Kelly and […]

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NAHS names Honor Roll students

  Honor Roll students were recognized at the Awards Day held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11, 2015.   2015 Honor Roll for 1st-3rd 9 weeks Last Name First Name Adams Bailey Adams Victoria Aldridge Adalyn Alef Martha Vance Amos Quinlan Armstrong Mackenzie Armstrong Mason Austin Alexander Avila Citlaly Barnes Bethany Barry […]

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Duke TIP program enrolls NAES 4th-5th graders

Children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents, and schools may not have the resources and staff to adequately provide for the academic challenges, and social and emotional support that gifted children require. For these reasons, Duke TIP is committed to providing services and programs beyond what is offered […]

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NAES fourth grade Accelerated Reading honors

New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following fourth grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks:       500 Point Club John Stacks           400 Point Club Peyton Rodgers          150 Point Club Pablo Garcia         […]

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Thad Cochran and his judges

Saturday, May 23, Senator Thad Cochran, age 77, married Kay Webber, age 77, a long-time aide and friend of his family. Cochran’s wife of 50 years died in December 2014, after years in a care facility suffering from dementia. Last year Cochran’s political opponents accused him of having an affair with Webber. They made assumptions, offered […]

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NAHS Subject area awards are announced

 New Albany High School Subject Area Awards 2015:         ENGLISH 9                                                                                       London Erby   ACCELERATED ENGLISH 9                                                         Adalyn Aldridge   GIFTED ENGLISH 9                                                                                    Sarah Kathryn Harris   ENGLISH 10                                                                                     Chelsey Joyner   ACCELERATED ENGLISH 10                                                       Jacob McGregor   GIFTED ENGLISH 10                                                                      Mary Day   […]

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