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.…
2018 beauty review

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…
2018 beauty review

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…
2018 beauty review

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…
Dec 2018 Employee of month

NAES December Employee of the Month

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New Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for December is Vickie Baker. Coworkers state that she always goes above and beyond to help teachers and students. She helps everyone - not just her assigned hallway. She gives encouraging…
ACT 30+

Recent additions to the ACT 30+ Club at NAHS

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New Albany High School students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the ACT 30+ Club. ACT 30+ Club t-shirts were presented to Maggie Jo Everett and Jill Gafford on December 5 for their…
NAES Spelling bee 2018

New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee winners

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The New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, November 29. The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee. Pictured are l-r: Victoria Rutherford, 1st Place; Christian Fonseca, 2nd Place; and Landon Hall, 3rd…
NAMS Mapp scores

New Albany Middle School students achieve perfect MAPP scores

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Several students at New Albany Middle School were recently recognized for their perfect scores on 2017-18 MAAP Mathematics 6th or 7th grade state assessments: Front Row L to R: Sylvia Chen, Julianne Littlejohn, Fernanda Romero, Summer…
NAES students of month Nov 2018

NAES November Students of the Month named

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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. Students chosen for grades K - 2 (in no particular order): Mar’Kobein…
retired teachers 2018

New Albany School District Hosts Luncheon for Retired Teachers

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The New Albany Schools honored teachers, administrators, and staff members who are retired from the school district at a luncheon on December 7. More than thirty retired educators attended the luncheon that was held at the Career & Technical…
2018 NAMS spelling bee

New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners

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    The New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, November 29.   l-r: Maya McColly, 3rd place; Owen Cotten, 1st place; and Josie Foster, 2nd place.     Melanie Shannon Public…
NAES employee of month Nov 2018

NAES names Empolyee of the Month for November

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New Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for November is 2nd grade teacher, Casie Cook. Not only does she work hard to help her students, but she assists her co-workers in helping them out whenever needed. She is an outstanding teacher…

NAES PreK students, family celebrate Thanksgiving

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The PreK students at New Albany Elementary School have been learning about Thanksgiving celebrations.             On Wednesday, November 14, students dressed as Pilgrims or Indians and participated…
NAES food drive

NAES students’ work in Food Drive helps others in community

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New Albany Elementary School EXCEL students helped sort food donations collected during NAES's annual fall food drive. Collected food will be donated to the Good Samaritan Center, Helping Hands of Union County, and will be used to stock the…

NAES Kindergartners presented their Thanksgiving Pow-wow program

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Kindergarten students at New Albany Elementary School presented a Pow-wow program on Friday, November 16. Kindergarten students, under the direction of Music Teacher Celia House, sang "The Indians are Creeping", "Hurray, It's Thanksgiving…
2018 beauty review

New Albany High School 2018 beauty review

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New Albany High School held its annual beauty review on November 10, 2018. The beauty review was sponsored by the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Career & Technical Student Organization. Kenidi Sanders was…