Tag Archive for: Community Partners
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…
Baptist Union County to host back-to-school health fair Saturday July 20
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Hospital Union County will host its annual Back to School Health Fair Saturday July 20, 2024 for children 12 years old and younger.
Heritage Days celebrated at the museum
Featured News, HappeningsThe annual Heritage Days event brought history to life at the Museum.
Museum to present living history during its annual Heritage Days
Featured News, HappeningsHeritage Pioneer & Folklife Days will be at October 19-21.
Songwriters in the Round features popular artists telling their stories in song
Featured News, HappeningsSongwriters in the Round brings the art of storytelling in song to the museum.
Santa at the Museum, December 10
Featured News, HappeningsSanta 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.
Main Street’s popular Holiday Open House will kick off the holiday events in New Albany
OrganizationsNew Albany Main Street Association and its Community Partners will kick off holiday events with the annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Heritage Folk Life and Pioneer Days at the museum Oct. 20-22
Featured News, HappeningsUnion 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.
“Robert Johnson at the Crossroads” Sept. 19 Museum Moments
HappeningsSeptember 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…
Annual Ingomar Mound event is Saturday, Nov. 3rd
Community, OrganizationsThe 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
…
Heritage Pioneer Days 2018 brings the past to life
HappeningsHeritage Pioneer Days at the Union County Heritage Museum has been a popular event in New Albany for 17 years. It provides visitors, especially the youngsters, with a chance to have a little "hands-on" experience with the "good old days."
The weather…
Heritage Music Festival set May 21st in New Albany
HappeningsNew Albany, MS- The annual Down from the Hills Heritage Museum and Mississippi Bluegrass Competition is set May 21, 2016, at the Union County Fairgrounds. Competition will begin at 10 a.m. in this the 15th year for the festival that selects…