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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NAES Veterans Day Program

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…
NAES Veterans Day Program

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…
NAES Veterans Day Program

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…
NAES vo tech visit

Elementary students visit career and technical school

On Friday, Nov. 22, first grade students from New Albany Elementary School visited the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.  This field trip provided an opportunity for them to gain more awareness about potential careers by…

Elks of the World donate school supplies to NAES

Members of the Kissia Clinton Temple #671 IBPOE Elks of the World recently donated school supplies to New Albany Elementary School. Pictured from left to right are club members Canary Gardner, Autrey Calmes, and Cassandra Funches with NAES…

Elementary students participate in annual food drive

New Albany Elementary School students, from left to right, Samuel Pannell, Miles Harrell, Luis Pantoja, and Riley Rodgers, helped sort food donations collected during the school's annual fall food drive. Collected food will be donated…

New Albany Elementary employees of the month

New Albany Elementary School's November Employees of the Month are as follows: Sitting (left to right):  Lea Taylor, secretary/bookkeeper; Candy Jarvis, 5th grade teacher; Bonnie Stephens, cafeteria manager; and standing (left to right): …

New Albany Elementary Citizens of the Month

Each month, a Citizen of the Month is chosen from each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who exceeds school wide expectations. November Citizens of the Month in grades K-2 are as follows (pictured in no particular…
PE teachers to conference

P. E. teachers attend Blue Cross physical education conference

Mississippi elementary and middle schools are building cultures of health and wellness with support from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The Foundation hosted its 11th Annual Physical Education Conference bringing…
NAES powwow

Elementary students present powwow program

Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School presented a Powwow program on Friday, November 16.    Kindergarten students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang "The Indians are Creeping", "Hurray, It's Thanksgiving…
New Albany MS NAHS alum with journalism class

NAHS alumna speaks to journalism class

Carly Spencer, a 2017 New Albany High School graduate, spoke to NAHS Journalism students on Nov. 7.  Carly is a junior at Mississippi University for Women and is majoring in communications and marketing. - Melanie Shannon  
Outstanding vo-tech students

Vocational Technical School names outstanding students

The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the 1st 9 Weeks at the New Albany School of Career & Technical Education.
New Albany MS NAHS perfect MAAP scores

Three NAHS students earn perfect MAAP scores

Three students at New Albany High School were recognized at the October 7 School Board Meeting for their perfect scores on 2018-19 MAAP state assessments. Front Row l-r: Jill Shaw, School Board President; Eder Guevara, Algebra I; Elliott Pullman,…
Veterans stand at Middle School program

Middle School holds special Veterans Day program

New Albany Middle School hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11 in Memorial Gym.  Principal Paul Henry welcomed and thanked veterans and guests in attendance.  The colors were presented by the New Albany High School Junior Air…
NAES Veterans Day Program

NA Elementary School students honor veterans

Fourth grade students at New Albany Elementary School presented two Veterans Day Programs on Friday, November 8.  The New Albany High School Junior Air Force ROTC presented and posted the colors during the program, as well as conducted…