Tag Archive for: Fossil Road Show

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…

Fossil enthusiasts and snake lovers filled the Museum at Saturday’s Fossil Road Show
Featured News, General NewsThe 17th Annual Fossil Road Show drew a full house of people of all ages, interested in MS history as it continues to be illuminated by fossils and artifacts. Additional focus on native MS snakes was informative and fascinating. Because, how often do you get a chance to pet a snake?

Goodness Snakes Alive! The Fossil Roadshow arrives at the Museum June 14
Featured News, HappeningsThe 17th annual Fossil Road Show will have speakers on Mississippi snakes and on recent fossil finds, as well as educational family fun. Experts will be on hand to identify finds brought in by the public and the Memphis Gem and mineral society will have displays and sales.

2024 Fossil Road Show to be at Museum June 8
Culture, Featured NewsThe ever-popular Fossil Road Show will be at the Museum on Saturday June 8. Bring your finds for identification and your family for fun and education all rolled into one event.

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.

Museum to host the 20th Annual Fossil Road Show June 10th
Featured News, HappeningsThe popular Fossil Road Show will be at the Museum on Saturday June 10, 2023

Fossil Road Show focuses on Extinction Event, large relic collection, virtual reality
HappeningsThe ever-popular Fossil Road Show returns to Union County Heritage Museum with a great new program for fun and knowledge. There will be lots of new information about Union County's ancient past, as well as up-to-date virtual reality.

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. Museum 2019 Fossil Road Show, June 8
HappeningsThe Union County Heritage Museum’s 2019 Fossil Road Show set this Saturday June 8, 10 til 2, has a new twist this year with the addition of Family Science Day. The event will offer hands-on STEM activities and learning stations for parents…

2018 Fossil Road Show: June 9th at the museum
Community, OrganizationsFossils, rocks, gems and minerals are the focus of the annual Fossil Road Show at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, June 9, 2018, 10 – 2. There is something for all ages.
The annual event brings out the paleontologists from…