Entries by NEMiss.News

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         […]

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   […]

Immunization Required for 7th Grade Entry 2015

 The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) requires the Tdap vaccination for all students entering 7th grade each fall.  This requirement began during the 2012-2013 school year.   The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) had previously been a recommended vaccination for this age group since 2006. However at this time Mississippi, along with 41 other […]

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NAHS awards and scholarships announced

The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11.   United States Army Payton Tyra & Tevin Bradley   United States Marines Eric Gaston   Mississippi National Guard Toyneshia Taylor & Joshnae Tucker   BNA Bank Scholarships & Awards: Scholarships-Tristan Estrada & Kurt […]

Emerald Home Furnishings Locating Operations in New Albany, Miss.

  About 100 people braved  heavy rains and a tornado watch in New Albany  Wednesday afternoon, May 27, to attend a meeting under an open tent.   State and local officials and many  business people came to hear the announcement of a substantial new manufacturing employer locating here. Emerald Home Furnishings, a Seattle-based company, will move […]

MS Bluegrass Championship 2015 competition winners

Competitors in the 2015 Down From the Hills  Mississippi Bluegrass Championships came from Kentucky, Illinois, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi this year. Great Spring weather and a good crowd made for a good day for the event, which was held at the Park Along the River in New Albany, Mississippi.   Old Time Fiddling Champion was […]