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

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

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Guest Author Steve Patterson wrote this special Thanksgiving Day post in 2019. We hope our readers will enjoy reading Steve's Thanksgiving thoughts as they give thought to their own blessings.
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…
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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…
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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…
NEMiss.News Santa & Mrs. Claus at musseum

Museum to host Santa & Mrs. Claus at this year’s Santa at the Museum, December 13

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Santa and Mrs. Clause will make their annual visit to The Union County Heritage Museum on 12-13-2025. Visit Santa, take photos, enjoy family fun and a pop-up Holiday Market. Free and open to the public.

The Museum’s Pioneer Days visitors enjoyed hands-on learning about the ‘olden days’.

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Scores of artists, musicians, crafters, and volunteers showed visitors to the Union County Heritage Museum's Pioneer Days many facets of the daily lives of the hill folks who setteled in this area.
NEMiss.News Gail Morton and "the thief"

Artist Gail Morton to relate stories of the history behind some of her work

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Master artist, teacher and storyteller Gail Morton will tell stories that inspired some of her work at Museum Moments Thursday, September 18.

Baptist Union County to host back-to-school health fair Saturday July 20

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Baptist Hospital Union County will host its annual Back to School Health Fair Saturday July 20, 2024 for children 12 years old and younger.
NEMiss.News Wash Days of the past

Heritage Days celebrated at the museum

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The annual Heritage Days event brought history to life at the Museum.
Nemiss.News Basketmaking at the museum

Museum to present living history during its annual Heritage Days

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Heritage Pioneer & Folklife Days will be at October 19-21.
NEMiss.News Songwriters in the Round at museum

Songwriters in the Round features popular artists telling their stories in song

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Songwriters in the Round brings the art of storytelling in song to the museum.
NEMiss.News Santa

Santa at the Museum, December 10

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Santa will be at the Union County Heritage Museum on December 10, along with snacks, Santa science and Christmas crafts. Bring your kids and your camera to this annual family event.
NEMiss.News Southern Traditions decorated for Holiday Open House

Main Street’s popular Holiday Open House will kick off the holiday events in New Albany

New Albany Main Street Association and its Community Partners will kick off holiday events with the annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
NEMiss.News Pioneer Days 2019

Heritage Folk Life and Pioneer Days at the museum Oct. 20-22

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Union County Heritage Museum's Heritage Folk Life Pioneer Days event will be October 20-22, weather permitting. Check post for information on scheduling groups and family visits.
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“Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” Sept. 19 Museum Moments

September Museum Moments at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany will feature slide guitarist Wendy Garrison offering “Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” at noon on September 19. She will be joined by storyteller Rebecca Jernigan…
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Annual Ingomar Mound event is Saturday, Nov. 3rd

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The annual Ingomar Mound Event is set this Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. , weather permitting. Ingomar Mound site is located south of New Albany off Highway 15 on CR 96. Visitors can tour Ingomar Mound, use ancient weapons …