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 school district helps teachers model healthy lifestyle for students

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New Albany, MS- The New Albany School District realizes that protecting the health of school employees is fundamental to protecting the health of students and ensuring their academic success.  When staff members are committed to healthy and…

NAHS honors ACT 30+ Club students

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New Albany, MS- New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts on Thursday, August 11 to celebrate students' recent success on the ACT.   Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into…

NAHS announces Open House

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New Albany High School will host Meet the Teacher & Open House Monday, August 15 from 5-7 p.m. Parents and students are welcome to join us for this come-and-go event! Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany Schools

New Albany High School hosts Camp Freshman

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New Albany High School hosted its annual “Camp Freshman” on Monday, August 1st. “Camp Freshman” began more than ten years ago to give the rising freshmen an opportunity to get familiar with the new campus, their teachers, and technology.…

East Union students get introduction to engineering

Union County, MS- Sixth grade students are getting an introduction to engineering in Mrs. Heather Richards' class at East Union Attendance Center, and engaging in hands-on learning to apply scientific technology and knowledge. Participants…

Bring proper IDs when picking up NAHS course schedules

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  New Albany High School students in grades 9-12 may pick up their course schedules on Wednesday, July 27 or Thursday, July 28 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at New Albany High School. In order to receive schedules, all students must provide two…

School supply lists for 2016-2017 school year

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Attached are supply lists by grade for New Albany Elementary School and New Albany Middle School  for the 2016-2017 school year. NAES Grades K-5:SUPPLYLISTS2016 (2) Sixth grade list:NAMS 2016-2017 6th grade Supply list Seventh grade…

New Albany Elementary School receives Toyota grant for web-based reading program

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New Albany, MS- New Albany Elementary School will introduce students and their families to the Ticket to Read program during the 2016-2017 school year. Ticket to Read is an interactive, Web-based, student-centered learning component that promotes…

New Albany High School Scholarship and Awards, 2016

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The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 3.  University of Mississippi:  Yesenia Rivera, Kennedy Frain, Isaac Estrada, Christopher Watson, Rush Butler, Trace Thompson,…

NAHS Envirothon Team does well at State competition

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New Albany, MS- Scores were close and competition was strong at the May 6 State Envirothon Competition at the FFA Center in Raymond. Although New Albany High School’s Envirothon team placed first overall in Aquatic Ecology, Oxford High School…

New Albany High School Honor Roll

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The following students have been on the honor roll for the first, second, and third nine weeks.   These students were formally recognized at the Awards Ceremony held on May 3, 2016 at New Albany High School:   MAYRA AGUIRRE, SANTIAGO…

Career & Technical School recognizes outstanding students

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Outstanding Career & Technical students were recognized at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on May 3. Congratulations to these winning students: Outstanding Career & Technical Education Students 2015-2016 Automotive…