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.…
New Albany, MS 2019 National Honor Society inductees

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 2019 National Honor Society inductees

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 2019 National Honor Society inductees

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 high school alumni speaker

Anderson Parks is guest alumni speaker at NAHS

Anderson Parks spoke with IMPACTO interns, Jobs for Mississippi Graduates, ROTC, and Career/Tech students today as a New Albany Alumni guest speaker. Parks is a civil engineering major and Vice Wing Commander in the ROTC at Mississippi State…
New Albany MS Middle School positive referral program

NAMS Implements Positive Referral Program

New Albany Middle School's principal implemented a Positive Referral program to encourage positive behavior. When New Albany Middle School (NAMS) students saw Principal Paul Henry pushing around a wheel barrow the first week of school, some…
New Albany MS NAHS ACT 30 club 8-2019

New Albany High School ACT 30 Club new members

New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to (l-r) Isabella Aldridge and Randy Trullet on August 12 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted…
Mew Albany MS 2019-2020 new teachers

New Albany schools welcome new 2019-2020 teachers

The New Albany School District hosted an orientation for its new teachers on July 30-31 at New Albany Elementary School. The New Albany School District community welcomes the new teachers joining us in the 2019-2020 school year. &nbs…
New Albany MS NAHS students attend Vet Aspire

Two NAHS students attend MSU VetAspire program

New Albany MS -VetAspire New Albany High School Juniors Wendy Thomas and Haley Holston attended VetAspire at Mississippi State University on Friday, April 12. VetAspire is an exciting program designed for students to spend the day at Mississippi…

NAES field day raises funds for Cancer Society

New Albany, MS - Relay for Life Field Day fund raiser: New Albany Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun while raising money for the American Cancer Society at the Relay for Life Field Day on May 20, 2019. This year the students and staff…
New Albany MS 2019 Taylor Moore Scholarship winner

Rutherford Awarded Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

RJ Rutherford was awarded the Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship at the New Albany High School graduation ceremony on May 17, 2019. The $5,000 competitive scholarship is given each year to a deserving NAHS student who plans to attend college…

NAES Students of the Month, May 2019

New Albany, MS - Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. Students of the Month for May are as follows: Students…
New Albany MS Elementary School EXCEL booksigning

EXCEL classes at NAES hold book signing

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New Albany, MS - Students in Glen Reeder's 2nd & 3rd Grade EXCEL classes at New Albany Elementary School participated in an Authors Book Signing Reception on Tuesday, May 14. Students had the opportunity to sign their published books…
Union County MS Team Omega at national Bridge Building competition

Union Co. students win at national bridge building competition

Union County, MS - East Union Attendance Center produced two of three winning teams of students from Mississippi who took home awards at a national bridge building competition Team “Best” from Guntown Middle School placed third in the…
New Albany MS NAES employee of the month

NAES names May 2019 Employee of the Month

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New Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for May is Julia Harrington. Mrs. Harrington not only educates her students; she grows them socially and emotionally while at the same time always motivates them to be their very best. In…
New Albany, MS 2019 National Honor Society inductees

National Honor Society taps twenty-five NAHS students

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New Albany, MS - Twenty-five students from New Albany High School were inducted into the membership of the National Honor Society in a morning ceremony at the high school on May 14, 2019. The new members were selected by a faculty council. Selection…