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…
Is Sam Mosley New Albany’s Favorite Son?
Featured News, HappeningsNew Albany's Sam Mosley was honored on Nov, 12 for his 60-year career as a successful writer and performer of the Blues. "Living Blues Magazine," Malaco Records and the Union County Heritage Museum joined in honoring the Mosley & Johnson Band's many contributions to the Blues genre, as well as to the community.
Jimmie Rodgers, Mississippi’s first great musician, featured at Heritage Pioneer Days
Featured News, HappeningsFor three days, the Union Co. Heritage Museum was transformed to bring the times of 'yesteryear' to life for education and family fun. Today's children still seem to enjoy the less complicated times of the past.
Big turn out for Oogie Boogie event at Magnolia Civic Center
Featured News, HappeningsThe Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at the Magnolia Civic Center drew a large crowd for an evening of family fun.
Britt Gully will perform singing the Jimmie Rodgers story at the museum
Featured News, HappeningsThe always popular, educational and fun Pioneer Days will be at the Union County Heritage Museum Nov 4-6, 2021, with Britt Gully as Jimmie Rodgers on Saturday.
The museum’s popular Heritage Days event will be November 4-6.
Featured News, HappeningsThe Union County Heritage Museum will host its annual Heritage Days event November 4, 5 and 6, 2021 in the museum's Pioneer Village. The event is free, but groups should call to be scheduled. See post for details of events.
Hundreds enjoy Evening of Jazz in the museum’s Faulkner Garden
Featured News, HappeningsHundreds of guests attended An Evening of Jazz in the Faulkner Garden of the Union County Heritage Museum. The September 23rd event kicked off this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest and was a fundraiser for its host, the New Albany Garden Club.
Faulkner Literary Luncheon top event of Riverfest weekend
Featured News, HappeningsA near-capacity crowd attended the annual Faulkner Literary Competition luncheon, and winners from several states attended. See a list of weekend events yet to come for Tallahatchie Riverfest.
Exhibit of the art of William Dunlap Opening Friday at the Museum
Featured News, HappeningsSouthern artist William Dunlap's work will be on exhibit beginning Friday, September 10th at Union County Heritage Museum. His work presents distinctly southern themes, and will be on view until November 13, 2021.
Paid In Full to mark 30th anniversary with August 7th concert
Featured News, HappeningsPaid In Full will hold its First Homecoming Concert with the reunited original group, consisting of Jeff Crews, Bradley Littlejohn, and Lance Moore. The free concert will be August 6th, 2021, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany, MS.
Union County Heritage Museum program Saturday highlights Japanese art and culture
HappeningsA Japanese artist will talk about his art and culture accompanying a museum exhibit during a program at 11 a.m. Saturday.
2020 Faulkner Literary Festival, a virtual happening
Featured News, HappeningsJoin us for a series of 2020 Faulkner Literary Festival virtual events:
WHERE: Union County Heritage Museum Facebook Live
WHAT: As part of the 2020 Faulkner Literary Festival, a series of events including:
Book Talks from the Faulkner…
Gates to review book on ‘distraction’ at library program
HappeningsDorothy Gates will review her latest book, “#distracted” for Luncheon With Books at the Union County Library Tuesday, March 17 at noon.
The Amazon blurb for her book says:
“Do you ever feel distracted by all the busyness of life?…