Tag Archive for: STEM
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Coming events at the Museum bring the spirit Christmas
Featured News, HappeningsChristmas events at the museum bring Santa & Mrs. Claus, Pancakes, family fun and learning.
Fossil Road Show a big hit once again at Union County Heritage Museum
Featured News, HappeningsAnnual Fossil Road Show drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of all ages at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Virtual Reality Coming To Museum Saturday, Dec. 4
HappeningsTired of the 'same-old same old'?The Union County Heritage Museum will offer the opportunity to experience Virtual Reality, especially targeting 3rd through 6th graders.
Schneider Electric reps discuss career paths with STEM, IMPACTO students
SchoolsSchneider Electric representatives discussed careers in energy, mechanical and electrical engineering with NAHS students, as well as their energy-saving partnership with New Albany School District.
TVA gives $5,000 to improve Middle School’s unique Imagine Lab
SchoolsThe lab allows students to learn computer programming, laser engraving, CNC routing, sublimation printing, 3-D printing, drones, robotics and other technological skills.
Imagine Lab opens world of technology of skills to Middle School students
Community, Featured NewsNew 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…
NA Middle School receives TVA STEM grant
SchoolsNew Albany Middle School is the recipient of a $1,000 TVA STEM grant. Tennessee Valley Authority's Government Relations Manager Amy Tate and Mississippi Representative Sam Creekmore were on hand to present a check to school personnel and students…
Fossils and family science – fun at the museum
Community, CultureThe Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany was the place to be on Saturday, June 8th. A large crowd of locals and non-locals came out to attend the Fossil Road Show & Family Science Day.
A new feature this year, hands-on STEM…
Union Co. students win at national bridge building competition
SchoolsUnion 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…
TVA Partnership Awards New Albany High School STEM Grant
Community, SchoolsThe 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…
East Union takes a first in state Bridge Building Challenge
SchoolsStudents compete in state’s TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge
East Union took a first place when Mississippi students recently competed in the statewide Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge. The competition…
East Union competes in National TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge
SchoolsJackson, Miss. – Six student teams from Mississippi recently competed in the National Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge at the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Spring…