Archived, searchable stories about local schools, community colleges, universities, etc. This includes information on technical schools, community partners in education, grants and awards, as well as school staff and management.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…

NA students among Northeast Mississippi student virtual career expo winners

Part of qualifying to win the prizes was based on interaction with and information gained from the expo, which was again held virtually due to the pandemic.

Jodi Parks selected for North Mississippi Medical Center academy

Upon completion she will be eligible for certified nursing assistant training.

Outstanding career and tech students announced for 3rd 9 weeks

These are the outstanding students for the third nine weeks of school.

NAHS band sections win medals in state competition

They won in the Mississippi Indoor Association Championships held in Jackson.

New Albany Elementary School citizens of the month announced

The program honors students who think about doing small acts of kindness or consideration and often recognizes students who might not otherwise engage in activities that are higher profile.

Crawley selected as New Albany Elementary employee of month

Crawley is a third grade special education teacher at New Albany Elementary School.

NAES students participate in art exploration

Students were assigned to provide their interpretation of the flowers.

New Albany kindergarten and pre-K registration begins March 29

Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration is scheduled for March 29-April 1, 2021 and April 5-9, 2021 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily) at New Albany Elementary School which is located at 874 Sam T. Barkley Drive, New Albany.

New Albany aldermen consider whether spray park worth repair costs

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Although the spray park does not make a huge amount of money it is the only water facility and draws visitors from a multi-county area.

Students win prizes for meeting reading goals

The students who met the early goal received spring break fun kits.

New Albany Elementary student celebrate birthday of Dr. Seuss

Students helped achieve their goals through the projects

New Albany schools approve administrative staff for next fall

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The school board elected offices for the coming year with Barbara Washington as president, David Rainey as vice-president and Mark Garrett as secretary.