Tag Archive for: Union County Schools
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…
Local school officials show courage and leadership at a time when neither is forthcoming from the Governor’s Mansion
Featured News, OpinionLocal school boards and school superintendents, having agreed earlier to have the same COVID policies for all area public schools, today announced mask requirements for all students and employees - effective Friday, August 20, 2021.
Area schools to require masks for students and teachers starting Friday, Aug. 20
SchoolsBoth New Albany and Union County schools will require masks for teachers and students starting Friday, Aug. 20.
County schools returning to traditional graduation ceremonies this year
SchoolsEach student will receive 12 tickets for family or friends to attend.
County schools performing Shrek the Musical at Magnolia Civic Center
CommunityEvening performances are Friday and Saturday with a matinee Sunday, although tickets may be hard to come by.
County schools to present Shrek the Musical April 30-May 2
SchoolsThe production will be April 30 through May 2 with two evening performances and one matinee.
Union County schools to continue distance learning, delay graduation ceremonies
SchoolsWhile Gov. Tate Reeves’s decision to keep schools closed for the rest of the school year was met with some regret, it also helps Union County school administrators and teachers move forward.
“It did not come as huge shock to everybody…
Power crews and clean-up crews hard at work in Union County/Updated
PeopleUPDATE 9:50 PM, Saturday night, Oct. 26
Saturday's sudden thunderstorm brought winds of over 70 mph to northeast Mississippi causing widespread damage over two counties.
Several thousand customers of New Albany Lights, Gas, and Water (NALGW)…
Union County High School art exhibit to open at museum
HappeningsThe opening of the annual Union County High School Art Exhibit will be Monday, April 29, 5- 7 p.m. at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Work from Myrtle, Ingomar, West Union and East Union High Schools will be shown at this event.
Awards…
High School Students Successful on ACT Career Readiness Assessment
SchoolsOne of the goals for the New Albany School District’s Strategic Plan is to “Prepare all students to be college and career ready”. For two years, the Career & Technical Center at New Albany High School (NAHS) has worked to help prepare…
Union County Schools’ “Tarzan” production nearing sell-out status
SchoolsThe Union County Schools will present "Tarzan" October 2-4, 2015. Performances will be at 7:00 PM on Friday October 2nd; at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday October 3rd; and at 2:00 PM on Sunday October 4th. The Saturday matinee at 1:00 PM was…
Union County Band Photos
SchoolsSnapshots of Union County Band activities:
These snaps were sent in by Dana Hall
Thanks…