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…

New Albany Elementary School announces spelling bee winners

The New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, December 3.  Pictured are the school winners l-r: Alexia Williams, 3rd Place; Fisher Horton, 2nd Place; and Ezekial Brooks, 1st Place.  All three students will advance…

New Albany Elementary selects employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School December Employees of the Month are custodial staff members (l-r) Andy Johnson, Benny Allred, Louise Allred, Evelyn Bingham, Vickie Baker, Tim Wiginton, and Robert Hancock.

NA Bulldog Brian Romero signs with ICC soccer

New Albany Bulldog soccer player Brian Romero signed to play college soccer with Itawamba Community College in front of friends, family, and school staff on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Front from left are Rosario Romero, Brian Romero and Roberto…

Local University of Mississippi students named to prestigious honor society

The University of Mississippi welcomed more than 350 students including some from New Albany into the UM chapter of Phi Kappa Phi for the fall 2020-21 semester. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective honor society…

New Albany Middle School participates in Gratitude Along the Tanglefoot

Students at New Albany Middle School recently participated in Gratitude Along the Tanglefoot, a writing and art competition asking local students to answer the question, “What are you thankful for?” through various mediums. The event was…

More elementary students show perfect attendance pays off

Each Friday during the months of October and November a drawing is held for all students at New Albany Elementary School who have had perfect attendance that week. Winners of the weekly drawing get to enjoy Pizza with the Principals for…

Child development students must care for ‘sugar babies’

Elke Lipsey’s Child Development class and April Voyles’ Health Science II class at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education participated in a collaboration project on Thursday, Nov. 19. Students in the Child Development…
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New Albany Elementary citizens of the month for November

New Albany Elementary School's November Citizens of the Month are as follows:  Grace Berry, Maggie Kitchens, Malachi Erby, Isabella Nelson, Maysion King, Elliott McDonald, Savannah Dallas, Hadeel Rahimee, Joshua Hurd, Kaveon Conner, Anne Kate…

Laney signs to run cross country at Blue Mountain

New Albany Bulldog Runner Emma Laney (center) with her parents Alison and Phillip Laney as she signs to run cross country for Blue Mountain College on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

NA Elementary announces November employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School November Employees of the Month are as follows (l-r):  Rebekah Wiseman, 1st Grade Teacher; Nicole Freeman, Kindergarten Teacher; and Ashley Garrison, Speech Therapist.

Elementary students combine music with technology

Students at New Albany Elementary School are using technology in their Music Explorations rotation.  They used the Garage Band app to play rhythms made up of Quarter notes, Quarter Rest and Eighth notes on unpitched percussion instruments during…

Pizza with the Principals winners for Nov. 9-13

Each Friday during the months of October and November a drawing is held for all students at New Albany Elementary School who have had perfect attendance that week. Winners of the weekly drawing get to enjoy Pizza with the Principals for…