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.…
NEMiss.News New streetlights coming

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…
NEMiss.News New streetlights coming

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…
NEMiss.News New streetlights coming

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…
NAMS students talk to Justice Coleman NEMiss.News

Middle school students talk with Supreme Court Justice

  Matt Tyer’s 5th Period Social Studies class at New Albany Middle School learned first hand how the judicial system functions by speaking via Zoom with State Supreme Court Justice Josiah Coleman. Justice Coleman described his path…
New Albany MS high school NEMiss.News

Outstanding career and tech students announced

Congratulations to New Albany Career and Technical Center outstanding students for second 9 weeks.
NEMiss.News David Rainey takes oath

City school board election coming up, county school board vacancy filled with incumbent

  New Albany will elect a new city school board member in addition to the usual municipal elections for mayor, aldermen and police chief this year according to election officials. The elections won’t be at the same time, however. Regular…
NEMiss.News Victory Christian Academy logo

Victory Christian Academy honor rolls

  The following Victory Christian Academy students earned honor roll for the 2nd 9 weeks. A Honor Roll:    Ashton Alexander, Marlee Hamlin, D’Mylo Cameron, Leilani Tinajero, Mia Finley, Kynz’Lee Berry, Evan Cruz, Harper…
NEMiss.News MSU logo

Union County students graduate from MSU, other on honors lists

  Several students from this area received degrees from Mississippi State University following the fall term of 2020. Honor graduates include all bachelor-degree candidates with exceptional scholastic averages and at least half the…
NEMiss.News Brennan wins Toyota internship

NAHS senior Chris Brennan selected for Toyota internship

  Chris Brennan, a senior at New Albany High School, has been selected to participate in an innovative internship program this semester at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs.  The Toyota Creating Your Future…
NEMiss.News Mississippi College

Local students named to Mississippi College honors list

  The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. Peyton Brassfield, Sherilyn Goode and Olivia McCord of New Albany are on the Fall…
NEMiss.News New Albany school district schedule

NASD announces transition schedule for remainder of 3rd 9 weeks

  On Tuesday, January 19, the New Albany School District announced a schedule for January 25-March 5. This plan allows for the safe transitioning from the hybrid schedule that was used in early January to a schedule that allows students…
NEMiss.news. New Albany Elem raises new MS state flag

New Albany Elementary formally raises new design state flag

  The new state flag was raised Friday, January 15, at New Albany Elementary School. State Representative Sam Creekmore and Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag Member Betsy Hamilton were on hand to assist Dr. Lance Evans,…
NEMiss.News Golf signing Fennell

Two Bulldog golfers sign to play with NEMCC

New Albany High School senior Bulldog golfers Andrew Fennell and Caleb McDonald signed to play golf with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Friday, January 15.
NEMiss.news ACT 30+ Jan. 2021

New Albany High School students recognized for topping 30 on ACT

  New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club T-shirts to Steven Coltharp, Katie Evans, and Hayes Hemby on Jan. 14 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are…
NEMiss.News New streetlights coming

Survey of city streetlights begins to get ready for replacing all

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  New Albany residents should not be alarmed if they see unfamiliar people around town wearing reflective vests and in contractors’ trucks with flashing yellow lights over the next two weeks. These workers will be making a list…