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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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…
Annsley Coleman to lay wreath

NAMS student to participate in Arlington Cemetery wreath laying

Annsley Coleman, a sixth grade student at New Albany Middle School, recently received official notification that she has been selected to be a part of a formal ceremony where she will lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington…
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NA school district chooses teacher, administrator of year

The New Albany School District Teacher of the Year and the New Albany School District Administrator of the Year were announced on Friday, December 18 with a surprise visit from Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent.  Sara Garrett, an English teacher…
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NA Elementary announces spelling bee winners

The New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, December 18.  The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee.  Pictured are l-r:  Meredith Garrison, 3rd place; Christopher Chen, 1st place; and Kidd Bennett,…
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EXCEL class has book signing

The 2nd and 3rd grade EXCEL classes at New Albany Elementary School participated in an author/illustrator book signing party on Friday, Dec. 13.
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New Albany is state’s first Apple Distinguished School

New Albany High School (NAHS) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2019–2022 for its 1:1 iPad technology initiative. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and…
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City schools adopt tougher policy on vaping

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The New Albany School Board approved the adoption of a vaping policy at the December 5 school board meeting. Recognizing that vaping is a local and national health concern, the school district is taking additional steps to educate students…
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New Albany School District hosts luncheon for retired teachers

The New Albany Schools honored teachers, administrators, and staff members who are retired from the school district at a luncheon on Dec. 6.  Approximately 30 retired educators attended the luncheon that was held at the Career & Technical…
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Elementary students learn about the digestive process

Second and third graders at New Albany Elementary School recently enjoyed a visit from Ms. Kent’s Anatomy & Physiology students at New Albany High School. The high school students read the children’s books they wrote about the digestive…
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County school spelling bee winners announced

The Union County Spelling Bee will be Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse. Mindi Stout, Spelling Bee Coordinator for Union County, has provided the names of winners of preliminary spelling bees at the county schools. They…
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NA Elementary students honored for perfect scores

The New Albany City School Board recognized 35 New Albany Elementary School students Thursday for making perfect state test scores. The third- and fourth-graders were tested in the area of English Language Arts and Math. Principal Gwyn Russell…
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Dean Provence Endowment grant winners announced

The Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education Board has announced the allocation of funds totaling more than $13,000 to teachers in the New Albany School District (NASD). In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the awards, this…
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Jobs for Mississippi graduation held

New Albany High School hosted its Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG) Installation & Initiation Ceremony on Nov. 21 in the NAHS Auditorium.  Following the processional of student participants, the presentation of colors was provided by…