Entries by NEMiss.News

Sheriff makes arrests in strong-arm robbery attempts

New Albany, MS- The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested members of a small gang that had been threatening motorists in the northeastern portion of rural Union County since early January. The incidents had caused considerable concern and apprehension among residents in that part of the county. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said Thursday that four […]

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New Albany High School names District Teacher of the Year

Heather Ferrell, New Albany High School Teacher of the Year, is surrounded by her students and school administrators after it was announced that she was selected as New Albany School District Teacher of the Year on Monday, January 9. Ferrell is a Special Education Tutorial teacher at New Albany High School, and has been teaching […]

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New Albany’s US Rep. Trent Kelly announces his 115th Congress committees

New Albany, MS – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly, R-Miss.  announced he will serve on two committees during the 115th Congress: the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Agriculture.  Additionally, Kelly will serve as Chairman, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations for the House Small Business Committee. House Armed Services Committee Rep. Kelly has […]

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Lady Bulldog signs with Itawamba Community College

NAHS Lady Bulldog soccer player, Cynthia Betancourt, signed to play with Itawamba Community College on November 4.   Pictured front row l-r:   Jeannette Betancourt, Cynthia Betancourt, Jose Betancourt; back row l-r:  NAHS Athletic Director Shane Sanderson, NAHS Assistant Coach Caryl Vogel, and NAHS Head Coach Bert Anderson.

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Yoga program benefits New Albany students, grant program

New Albany, MS- Paul Tate presented a yoga program to students in the After-school tutoring program at New Albany Middle School on Monday, January 9. In the yoga program, students learned about the health benefits of yoga and participated in a few basic exercises.   Physical education, health & fitness, as well as community collaboration […]

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NASTUC Center students learn life skills

Students at New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center (NASTUC) completed bird feeder projects on January 4-5, 2017. This hands-on project focused on integrating team work and collaboration into basic science and math skills.             BNA’s Hugh Tate stresses working, saving and giving to NASTUC studentsHugh Tate of […]

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Outstanding students named at Career & Technical School

The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the second nine weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: (in no particular order) Savannah Chen, Marketing; Casey Clark, Health Science II; Sara Grace Wise, Early Childhood II; Overton Johnson, Automotive Service II; Les Darling, Carpentry; Shannon […]

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Trump: a small chip off the Old Hickory block?

Comparing Donald Trump with Andrew Jackson is currently a popular pursuit. Is the incoming 45th President of the United States similar to the 7th President, will he govern in the same style? Is that possibility a good thing or a bad thing? We will not attempt a detailed comparison here. Our readers have already heard […]

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Local Miracle aids the New Albany Police Department

New Albany, MS- Miracle Hurd, a local New Albany child, delivered a box containing an additional $1,977 in contributions Thursday afternoon, January 12th, to New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson. She and her mother first contacted Chief Robertson in August of last year. The Hurds said a dream had inspired the seven-year-old to raise money for […]

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