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…
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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…
NEMiss.news Amory tech school flower baskets

Amory school preparing hanging flower baskets for New Albany

A technical school in Amory in Monroe County is preparing hanging flower baskets to be hung this spring in downtown New Albany. Warner Creekmore, a New Albany resident, teaches horticulture at the Monroe County Career and Technical Education…

West Union principal selected as new county school superintendent

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The Union County School Board has hired West Union Principal Russell Taylor as county superintendent of education. He will assume that role Jan. 1 but will serve as deputy superintendent beginning July 1. Current superintendent Ken Basil…

City schools adjusting classes to pandemic needs but hope to return to classes April 20

New Albany city schools are maintaining online classes with good attendance and working to compensate for the disruption the coronavirus pandemic is causing. “Right now we’re still set to come back on the 20th,” Superintendent Dr. Lance…
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New Albany announces outstanding career and tech students

The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the 3rd 9 Weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: Jayden Elliott, Agriculture Plants Gideon Garcia,…

New Albany School District adds WiFi to school buses

Officials in the New Albany School District have been researching the idea and cost associated with equipping buses with WiFi for several months.  Earlier in the semester, district officials purchased the equipment and began to make plans to…
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NA schools change schedule for Grab & Go meals

The New Albany School District will continue to provide Grab & Go meals as long as we possibly can safely do so. Beginning Monday, April 6, the pick up schedule will be reduced to two days per week to eliminate face-to-face contact. The…

Ole Miss honor rolls announced

The University of Mississippi has announced names of those who were on the Dean’s and Chancellor’s honor rolls for the fall 2019 semester. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74 are listed on the Dean's Honor Roll;…

New Albany First Baptist providing 500 free meals a day to students

Members of First Baptist Church in New Albany have seen one of the restrictions imposed because of the threat of COVID-19 as an opportunity to share their ministry. “When we heard about the school closings we knew there would be kids without…

New Albany city schools to begin virtual classes, extend closing one week

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The New Albany Separate Municipal School District released the following statement Monday afternoon: Administrators and central office staff in the New Albany School District (NASD) have been meeting daily since Friday, March 13 to develop…

NA Elementary faculty members become board-certified

New Albany Elementary School recently recognized faculty members that are National Board Certified.  Pictured front row l-r:  Sherilyn Goode, Shanna Daniel, Ashley Smith, Mikki Whisenant, Neely Robertson, Bridget Spencer, Balinda Denton, Tiffany…

IMPACTO interns get first-hand law experience

IMPACTO interns from New Albany High School who are interested in pursuing a career in law recently shadowing of the municipal court in New Albany.  They will work with municipal clerks and attorneys to learn about the court system in our town. …

New Albany Elementary recognizes perfect attendance students

New Albany Elementary School recently recognized students who had perfect attendance during the first semester.  These students are pictured by grade level.