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.…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

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…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

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 Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES lists Bullpup Pride awards for April 13

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 13. Pictured in no particular order are:  Latterian Cameron,Gracie Mason, Natalie…
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NAMS students participate in math tournament

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Hayes Richey, Logann Cossey, Maria Favela, and Meredith Prescott represented New Albany Middle School in the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Junior High Math Tournament held recently at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Logann…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAHS Beauty Review

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New Albany High School held its annual beauty review on March 28, 2015.  Morris Kelly Clayton was crowned Most Beautiful and Seth Male was named Most Handsome. Beauties included Sarah Gaines, Payton Robbins, Tashiunna Judon, and Lauren…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NAES Bullpup Pride winners for April 6, 2015

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of April 6.  Pictured in no particular order are:  Pablo Garcia, Julianne Littlejohn, Jackson…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

New Albany School of Career & Technical Education Names Outstanding Students

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The following students have been selected as Outstanding Career & Technical Education students for the third nine weeks at New Albany School of Career & Technical Education: Picture 1 Brandi Gann, Early Childhood II; Richard…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Students learn about philanthropy at the Good Samaritan Center

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The Good Samaritan Center partnered with the students in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers After School Enrichment class at New Albany Elementary School and members of Girl Scout Troop 23016 on March 24 to provide these young students…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

NASTUC Students Celebrate National Pi Day

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On Friday, March 20, 2015, students at NASTUC (New Albany South Tippah Union County Behavioral Management Center) belatedly celebrated National Pi Day.  Pi Day is recognized among mathematics students, young and old, around the world on March…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

New Albany High School Has 15 MHSAA Scholar Teams

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Fifteen varsity athletic teams from New Albany High School have earned “scholar team” designation from the Mississippi High School Activities Association.   “We encourage excellence on the playing field, as well as in the classroom,”…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Bullpup Pride Award Winners for March 23rd

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of March 23.   Pictured in no particular order are: Joseph Durrett, Jena Blades,…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Schools in the Spotlight 2015

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New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

New Albany Middle School Students Visit Northeast Community College

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Students in the 21st Century Community Learning Center After-School Program at New Albany Middle School visited the Northeast Mississippi Community College-New Albany Branch on Monday, March 2.  David Goode, Director of the New Albany Branch…
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NAHS Names Star Student and Star Teacher

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Kristen Olson has been named as a STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student for the 2014-2015 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council’s M. B. Swayze Educational Foundation, sponsor of the STAR program. The New Albany…