Tag Archive for: New Albany Middle School (NAMS)

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.…
Veterans stand at Middle School 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…
Veterans stand at Middle School 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…
Veterans stand at Middle School 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…
NAMS students talk to Justice Coleman NEMiss.News

Middle school students talk with Supreme Court Justice

  Matt Tyer’s 5th Period Social Studies class at New Albany Middle School learned first hand how the judicial system functions by speaking via Zoom with State Supreme Court Justice Josiah Coleman. Justice Coleman described his path…
NEMiss.News Henry named to state council

Middle school principal named to state advisory council

Paul Henry, Principal of New Albany Middle School, has been selected to be a member of the State Superintendent of Education’s Principal Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council is to hear directly from principals on a regular basis…

Pizza with the Principals winners for Nov. 9-13

Each Friday during the months of October and November a drawing is held for all students at New Albany Elementary School who have had perfect attendance that week. Winners of the weekly drawing get to enjoy Pizza with the Principals for…

Dunn chosen New Albany Middle School Teacher of the Year

New Albany Middle School Principal Paul Henry and NAMS staff members congratulate Lyndsey Dunn on being chosen as NAMS Teacher of the Year.  Dunn teaches mathematics. From left are Heather Hefner, Julie Newton, Tracy Vainisi, Henry, Dunn,…

NA Middle School creates ‘Bulldog Brags’ to celebrate accomplishments

New Albany Middle School’s Counselor Advisory Committee, led by school counselor Julie Newton and made up of several teachers, recently created a “Bulldog Brags” wall. On it, the accomplishments of students and teachers are recognized.…

Imagine Lab opens world of technology of skills to Middle School students

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New Albany Middle School students have a technological advantage almost no other such students have in the state thanks to the opening of the Imagine Lab. There’s only one other similar lab in the state, Middle School Principal Paul Henry…

Middle School honors veterans with program, other schools plan events

COVID-19 concerns limited traditional Veterans Day programs but county schools did plan drive-through ceremonies and at least one school, New Albany Middle School, did have a socially-distanced in-person program. The guest speaker was former…

Eighth-graders have virtual meeting with state officials

Students in 8th grade at New Albany Middle School participated in a virtual roundtable discussion with state government leaders on Wednesday, Oct. 21.  Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, Representative Sam Creekmore IV, and District Attorney Ben…

Grants help middle school set up technology lab

New Albany school officials have been working on establishing state-of-the-art technology labs at the elementary and high school, but the middle school had been left out until recently. Now, a series of grants will provide some of the latest…
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Middle School spelling bee winners

The New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Friday, Nov. 22.  Pictured are, from left, Victoria Rutherford, 1st place; Katie Favela, 2nd place; and Layton Hardy, 3rd place/alternate. The Union County Spelling Bee will be Tuesday,…
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Paw Prints honors middle school students for good deeds

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New Albany Middle School students are routinely honored for academic and sports achievements – but not so often just for being good citizens. Michael and Pam Brown, along with State Farm Insurance and Renasant Bank, are trying to fill that…
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…