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

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

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, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES fourth grade Accelerated Reading honors

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New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following fourth grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks:       500 Point Club John Stacks           400…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAHS Subject area awards are announced

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 New Albany High School Subject Area Awards 2015:         ENGLISH 9                                                                          …
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAHS awards and scholarships announced

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The following awards and scholarships were presented at the Awards Ceremony held at New Albany High School on Monday, May 11.   United States Army Payton Tyra & Tevin Bradley   United States Marines Eric Gaston   Mississippi…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES lists Bullpup Pride award winners for May 11th

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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 May 11.  Pictured in no particular order are: Ashten Shorter, Silas McKinney, Sami…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Bullpup Pride award winners for May 4th

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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 May 4.  Pictured in no particular order are: Isaias Urzua, Brayden Bowman, Mason Hogue,…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES third grade accelerated reading awards

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New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following third grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks: 25 Point Club Anthoni Perez, Preston Richardson, Reece Cobb, Marbella Ortega,…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Pride of New Albany Band 2015 costumes

Pride of New Albany 2015 Costumes The Pride of New Albany is proud to present their 2015 Marching Band Show THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED!!! The Wonderful World of Oz will be the back drop of our story, and the show will follow the path of…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES fifth grade accelerated reading awards

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New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following fifth grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks: 25 Point Club Aluna Johnson, Sophie Taylor, Taylor Jarvis, Sylvia Russell, Janiya…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES second grade accelerated reading awards

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New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following second grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks: 10 point Club Ashley Vazquez, Katie Favela, Ella McClain, Jaden Lumpkin, Tylernika…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES Kindergarten accelerated reading awards

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New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following kindergarten students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program during the 3rd 9 Weeks: 5 Point Club Lilly Voyles, Parker Hicks, Stephanie Nolen, Shaimer Parker, Cooper…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES Bullpup Pride awards for April 27th

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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 April 27.  Pictured in no particular order are: Jakiria Jackson, Laken Garcia, Tin…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES First grade accelerated reading awards

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New Albany Elementary School recently honored the following first grade students for their success in the Accelerated Reading program for the 3rd 9 Weeks: 10 Point Club Danica Baker, Cadence Frain, Tylea Frazier, Anthony Jenkins, Angel Palmer,…