Tag Archive for: Magnolia Civic Center

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…

Some tickets still available for Murder Mystery Dinner this weekend
CommunityThe cost per ticket is $30. Included are hors d’oeuvres before the performance, a multi-course meal and evening of entertainment.

Civic center to host creative playmaking camp for youths
CommunitySessions will be July 19-23 and cost including snacks and materials is $100.

Reception will honor retiring alderman Johnny Anderson
Community, Featured NewsAnderson has served as Ward Two Alderman 24 years.

County schools performing Shrek the Musical at Magnolia Civic Center
CommunityEvening performances are Friday and Saturday with a matinee Sunday, although tickets may be hard to come by.

Community to have Shakespeare on the Tallahatchie
Featured News, LeisureAuditions will be Tuesday, March 25, and there is no age limit. Links to set up appointments are included in the story.

Reminder about theatrical monologue coaching workshop Monday
CommunityActor Stephen Garrett will lead the workshop and suggests that participants come with two or three short monologues.

Civic center sponsoring monologue coaching workshop
CommunityThe Magnolia Civic Center is hosting a theatrical monologue coaching workshop Monday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Actor and New Albany resident Stephen Garrett will be coaching the workshop. He attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy…

Civic center manager Emily Draffen named finalist in playwriting competition
Community, Featured NewsMagnolia Civic Center Manager Emily Draffen has been selected as a finalist in The NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition in Memphis.
In connection with Playhouse on the Square, the competition provides an outlet for new playwrights to…

Bartlett brings Magic of Disney to Magnolia Civic Center
Featured News, General NewsDid you know that most of the action figures in Disney adventure rides actually have blank faces?
That when you go to Disney World you are actually walking around on the second floor and not the ground floor, which is hidden?
That although…

Civic center program Saturday will reveal Disney secrets
CommunityNew Albany residents will have an opportunity to see how the Disney company creates some of its more amazing film and live effects Saturday.
Former Disney cast member Justin Lee Bartlett will be giving a free talk at the Magnolia Civic Center…

Former cast member will give behind-the-scenes look at Disney magic
General NewsFormer Disney cast member Justin Lee Bartlett will be giving a talk at the Magnolia Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The event is called Backstage Magic: Behind the Scenes of Disney.
Guests will receive an up-close look into…

Magnolia Civic Center undergoing repair work
Government & PoliticsPeople may have noticed work at the Magnolia Civic Center for the past couple of weeks.
Water had gotten under the stucco exterior causing damage and mold, which has been repaired.
The sign and awnings will be replaced once the exterior…