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…

Myrtle students collect wins at Northern District FBLA competition

Myrtle Attendance Center students participated in a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) MS Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25th at Booneville.  Myrtle's FBLA winners​ are pictured below:   Demonte Hampton-…

NAES first graders explore Mexican culture

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Jamie Glenn's first grade students at New Albany Elementary School have recently been learning about Mexico.  The story for the week was about a Hispanic family planning a surprise birthday party. First grade students planned for their…

NAHS students compete in FBLA Northern District event

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Students from the New Albany High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the Northern District competition on Thursday, February 25. The competition was held in Booneville at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The…

New Albany Middle School Chorus Earns All Superior Ratings

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Last week, the New Albany Middle School 7th and 8th grade Women’s Choir attended the District I Choral Festival in Tupelo, MS. Choirs that sing in these Festivals are judged on things such as correct notes, correct rhythms, musical interpretation…

NAHS honors Tamara Waldrop memory with “Top Dawg” Scholarship

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To honor the memory and positive influence of Tamara Waldrop, former New Albany High School teacher, the NAHS Upstage group has joined with the New Albany community to present the first "Moving Forward, Giving Back" event for the purpose of…

Tamara Waldrop Top Dawg Scholarship Fundraiser

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“If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you to go on in spite of all. And so today I still have a dream.” These are the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.,…

Technology students compete in regional competition

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The TSA (Technology Student Association) State regional competition was held on Friday, February 5 at the Northeast Mississippi Community College campus in Booneville, MS.  Winners include: Future Technology Teacher -2nd Place Caroline…

Career and Technical students compete at Delta State

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The student organization HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America) recently held its district leadership competition at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS.  The New Albany Career and Technical Center at New Albany High School…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award Winners, February 1, 2016

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of February 1.                 Pictured…

NAHS in high gear during last days of preparation for “The Little Mermaid” UPDATED

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UPDATED 2-10-2016: The cast and crew of New Albany High School's production of The Little Mermaid is about ready to raise the curtain on the performance. There have been many last many details seen to and lots of dress rehearsals this week.…

Bull Pup Pride Award winners, Januaryi 25, 2016

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of January 25.  Pictured in no particular order are: K-2nd Grade Students    Shuniyah…

NAHS Reading Fair winners

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The New Albany High School Reading Fair was held on Wednesday, January 20.  First place winners will advance to the Regional Reading Fair to be held at Lafayette County High School.  School winners are as follows:                   Individual…