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.…
Ella Tyer signs Blue Mountain NEMiss.News

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…
Ella Tyer signs Blue Mountain NEMiss.News

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…
Ella Tyer signs Blue Mountain NEMiss.News

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…

NAES EXCEL class studies famous Mississippi scientist

Each year, students in Glen Reeder's 2nd Grade EXCEL class have the opportunity to research and create a presentation on a famous Mississippian.  This year, they were visited via Zoom, by one of these famous Mississippians. Second grade…

New Albany Elementary briefly evacuated but no danger to students or staff

New Albany Elementary School was briefly evacuated before noon Wednesday because of a smoke alarm. Students and staff were quickly moved outside as firefighters arrived. The cause of the alarm was determined to be a malfunctioning smoke detector,…
Cochran signs with NEMCC NEMiss.News

Cohran signs with NEMCC to play football after leaving New Albany

New Albany High School senior Bulldog football player Isaiah Cohran signed to play football with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Wednesday, February 3. Pictured are front row l-r: Anthony Cohran, Isaiah Cohran, Tiffany Foy;…

New Albany Bulldog signs to play football with ICC

New Albany High School senior Bulldog football player Tre Dean signed to play football with Itawamba Community College on Wednesday, February 3. Pictured are front row l-r:  Donnie Ford, Tre Dean, Natoya Chaney; back row l-r:  Arlando Gates,…

Hobson honored for NAES counselor appreciation week

New Albany Elementary School honored NAES Counselor April Hobson to help celebrate National Counselors’ Week. NAES is appreciative of the work she does for the school, students, and staff.
Lauren Stanford gets national certification NEMiss.News

Lauren Stanford achieves national certification

  Lauren Stanford, an English Language Arts teacher at New Albany Middle School, is among teachers across the nation who recently achieved National Board Certification. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards…
New Albany H.S. Admin NEMiss.News

NA schools honor teachers of the year, review year’s accomplishments

  The New Albany School Board honored the administrator and teachers of the year with awards at the February meeting Monday. The administrator of the year is New Albany Middle School Principal Paul Henry. Teachers of the year include…
NA School District-MaxxSouth internet partnership NEMiss.News

New Albany School District partners with MaxxSouth to increase internet connectivity in the community

  New Albany School District (NASD), in partnership with MaxxSouth, has recently completed an Internet connectivity project that will assist an area of our community that has been greatly underserved in connectivity. House Bill 1788…
NAES Jan. 2021 Employees of Month NEMiss.news

New Albany Elementary announces January Employees of the Month

  New Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for January are: Samantha Wood, 4th grade mathematics teacher, upper left; Teresa Ohler, 3rd grade language arts teacher, upper right; Madison Wilson, 2nd grade teacher, lower left;…
NAES Book vending machine NEMiss.News

NA Elementary students now have book vending machine

  Students at New Albany Elementary School were excited to use the new book vending machines on Thursday, January 28, and Friday, January 29. All students had the opportunity to choose a book from the vending machine to take home.…
NAES School Fitness Center NEMiss.News

School fitness center promotes idea that fit teachers better serve their students

  One of the effects of the pandemic has been enforced inactivity for those quarantined at home. New Albany Elementary School officials have a way for their staff to overcome that and get back into a good exercise habit. This week…
Ella Tyer signs Blue Mountain NEMiss.News

NA Bulldog Ella Tyer signs to play basketball for Blue Mountain

  New Albany Lady Bulldog Basketball's Ella Tyer (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as she signs to play for Blue Mountain College on Friday, January 29. Pictured front row l-r:  Matt Tyer, Ella Tyer, and Summer Tyer. Back…