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.…

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…
New Albany MS Carlos Romero signs with Blue Mountain

Bulldog runner signs with Blue Mountain

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New Albany Bulldog Cross Country Runner Carlos Romero (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as he signs to run for Blue Mountain College on Monday, April 29.  
New Albany MS Employee of Month

NAES names April 2019 Employee of the Month

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New Albany Elementary School’s Employee of the Month for April is Mrs. Beth Matlock. Mrs. Matlock serves as the dyslexia therapist at New Albany Elementary School. According to co-workers, Mrs. Matlock has a heart for all children and strives…
New Albany MS Abstinence education

NAMS Seventh Grade Students Complete “WAIT Training” Abstinence Only Course

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The New Albany School District adopted an abstinence-only education curriculum in May 2012 to comply with the requirements of the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). But the New Albany Schools already had a well-established policy and…
New Albany MS stem grant

TVA Partnership Awards New Albany High School STEM Grant

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The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), recently awarded New Albany High School, $5,000 for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education project. The…
New Albany MS and the Carnegie Link Up program

NAES students perform with North MS Symphony Orchestra

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Students in grades 2-5 at New Albany Elementary School had the opportunity to perform with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra in the Link Up Concert "The Orchestra Moves" on April 12 at New Albany High School Auditorium. This was the fourth…
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FBLA State Conference Winners 2019

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Students from the School of Career and Technical Education Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the State Leadership Conference in Jackson, MS, April 1-3. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students…
New Albany MS HS Tennis

New Albany tennis player signs to play for ICC

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New Albany Bulldog Tennis Player Jackson Christ (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as he signs to play tennis for Itawamba Community College on Wednesday, April 17. Melanie Shannon Public Relations New Albany S…
New Albany MS NAMS principal

Paul Henry is named New Albany Middle School Principal

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New Albany School District recently announced the hiring of Paul Henry as the New Albany Middle School Principal.  Henry brings several years of experience and success in education, coaching, and administration.  Most recently, Henry has served…
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Autism awareness art contest winners announced

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Winners of the 1st Annual Autism Awareness Month Art Contest from New Albany Elementary School are as follows: The winning students' art work will be on display at Union County Heritage Museum during the month of April. The contest was…

Career and Technical School names Outstanding Students

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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.  Pictured in no particular order are: Maggie…
April 2019 ACT + club

ACT 30+ Club new members for April

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New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to the following NAHS Juniors on April 2 for their recent success on the February state-wide administration of the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent…

NAES March 2019 Students of the Month

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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. March Students of the Month are as follows: March Students of the Month…