Tag Archive for: history

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

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“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.…
NEMiss.News Robert Johnson triptych

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…
NEMiss.News Robert Johnson triptych

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…
NEMiss.News Robert Johnson triptych

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 Mississippi pirates

Reserve your seat at Annual Historical Society luncheon meeting by June 24

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The 34th Annual Meeting and luncheon of the Union County Historical Society will be Friday, June 27th. Reserve your seat by 6-24-25, it is free to Society members and Community Partners.

Unveiling of the Red Hill Rosenwald School Marker is set

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A historic marker will be unveiled Tuesday February 18 at the site of the Rosenwald School in the Red Hill Community. The public is invited to attend.

Descendant of Jack the Ripper victim calls for new police inquest – National & International News

Descendant of Jack the Ripper victim calls for new police inquest. Landlords price gouge residents displaced by LA fires. Hunter Biden prosecutor hits back over Presidential pardon.

Stories from the Cemetery & the Cradle Gardens is featured at Museum Moments August 15

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Historic Elmwood Cemetery & Cradle Gardens will be the focus of Museum Moments, Thursday August 15th.
NEMiss.News Genocide at Horseshoe Bend quilt

Southern Lit 101 exhibit at Museum combines history, literature, geography & quilting

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Southern Lit 101, now on exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum, features Cathy Fussell's artistic quilting impressions of the South's literature, history and geography.

Dean Burchfield talks about the burning of New Albany 161 years ago

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The burning of New Albany in June 1863 will be historian Dean Burchfield's topic at noon on Thursday, June 20 at the Museum. The event is free and a sack lunch will be provided.

France to decorate WWII veteran John Roberts with Legion of Honor

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World War II veteran John D. Roberts to receive the French Legion of Honor at ceremony at Magnolia Civic Center.

Museum to embark on a year of celebrating ‘everything food’ in Union County

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The Museum solicits your favorite recipes and the stories associated with cooking, serving, sharing those foods.

West Point’s 1820s time capsule turns out to have some treasure in it after all – National & International News – FRI 1Sep2023

West Point's 1820s time capsule turns out to have some treasure in it after all. Lawsuits brewing to keep Trump off state ballots. Canada issues travel advisory to LGBT citizens visiting the US.
NEMiss.News Jerry W. Shiverdecker

Museum to host the 20th Annual Fossil Road Show June 10th

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The popular Fossil Road Show will be at the Museum on Saturday June 10, 2023

The 1381 Peasants’ Revolt: History’s first (and bloodiest) labor movement

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In 1381, an army of angry and mostly illiterate peasants nearly toppled England's oppressive economic and social order. The peasants' achievements and ruthlessness are as shocking today as they were to the aristocrats who underestimated them.
NEMiss.News Robert Johnson triptych

Mixed media portraits made from rubble, plus award winning photos opening Sept. 8

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A unique mixed media exhibit focused on the Mississippi Blues and the preservation of its artifacts opens September 8, 2022, at the museum. The public is invited to enjoy the stories, music and evocative art.