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.…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

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…
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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…
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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…
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New Albany School District orients new teachers

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The New Albany School District hosted an orientation for its new teachers on July 30 at New Albany Elementary School. Pictured are front row   l-r:  Celia House, NAES; Patrice Mason, NAMS; Elizabeth Day, NAES; Tara Blythe, NAES; Jessica…
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Back to school bus safety

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School buses are the safest form of highway transportation according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Our main concern is always safety,” said Lecia Stubblefield, Director of Transportation.  “We maintain our buses…
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For Union County School District, “good” is not good enough

This year, as in several years past, the Mississippi legislature failed to fully fund public education as required by law. Yet during those same years the Union County School District has added many new extracurricular activities, has made…
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iPad Launch at New Albany High School

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New Albany High School is pleased to announce their first annual iPad roll-out. The NAHS 1 to 1 Digital Learning Initiative provides an iPad to every student in the school to keep in their possession throughout their high school career at New…
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Summer enrichment class learns about using fresh local foods

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Local Gardener Kelly Coltharp and her granddaughter Lucy King presented to students in the New Albany High School 21st Century Community Learning Center Summer Enrichment Program on Tuesday, June 16.  As part of their health and character education…
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NAMS students learn about the legal system

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Students in the 6th Grade Social Studies classes of Lori Moody, Brad Gray, and Larry Ashmore at New Albany Middle School read the Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer by John Grisham during the month of May.  These students had the additional opportunity…
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MS educators in Career Readiness Institute to prepare students for 21st Century

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A new group of 21st century-focused educators from several of America’s most innovative and successful schools and districts have a new support network to share and learn from in preparing their students for life and rewarding and self-sustaining…
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PREPS-New Albany school named a value added school in Mississippi

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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS— Local schools from the New Albany School District have been recognized at the statewide conference of the Program of Research and Evaluation of Public Schools (PREPS) for being named as a Value Added School. Over 1,000…
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Jack Hickey wins Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarshop

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Jack Hickey was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 22, 2015.  The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college…
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NAHS names Outstanding Career & Technical students

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The following students were recognized at the NAHS Awards Ceremony on May 11 as Outstanding Career & Technical Students for the 2014-2015 school year:   Richard Winkles, Automotive Services II; Abby Roaton, Oral & Electronic…
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NAHS names Honor Roll students

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  Honor Roll students were recognized at the Awards Day held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11, 2015.   2015 Honor Roll for 1st-3rd 9 weeks Last Name First Name Adams Bailey Adams Victoria Aldridge Adalyn Alef Martha…
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Duke TIP program enrolls NAES 4th-5th graders

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Children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents, and schools may not have the resources and staff to adequately provide for the academic challenges, and social and emotional…