Tag Archive for: Museum Moments
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…
February events at Union County Heritage Museum
Featured News, HistoryUnion County Heritage Museum's February programs include MS Black Physicians, a Flag Program and continued gathering of exhibit information. The deadline is approaching for submission of information and photos for The Sporting Life in Union County.
Winter Backyard Birds to be discussed at Museum Moments, January 19
CultureWildlife Conservationist Chara Megelsh will be discussing Winter Backyard Birds at Museum Moments on January 19. Lunch is provided at this free event.
November’s Museum Moments features woodworker Chad Fletcher
Culture, Featured NewsWood worker Chad Fletcher will discuss his art and keeping urban wood out of the landfills at November's Museum Moments on November 17. The public is invited, and a free lunch will be served.
Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., is the August Museum Moments guest speaker
LeisureDr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., native of the Cotton Plant area, returns to the museum as the August Museum Moments guest speaker. A free lunch will be served, and the public is invited.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Museum Moments Thursday May 26
LeisureMuseum Moments at the Union County museum will host Margaret and Wayne Vanlandingham, discussing their hiking of the Appalachian Trail. It's free to the public and lunch will be served.
March Museum Moments to feature author and Faulkner scholar, Robert Hamblin
Featured News, HistoryThursday at Museum Moments, Robert Hamblin, Faulkner Scholar Emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University is the speaker. Hamblin grew up in the Brice's Crossroads area, was instrumental in establishing the Center for Faulkner Studies at the university and in collecting important documents for the collection. The public is invited.
African American String Bands & White Blues is topic at Museum
HistoryMusic scholar Scott Barretta will discuss African American string bands and white blues at February's Museum Moments. A light lunch will be served; the public is invited.
How to have Happy Feet is topic of November Museum Moments
Health & WellnessHow to have happy feet is the topic of this month's Museum Moments, Thursday November 18. Check it out, if your feet are sometimes unhappy.
Museum Moments to host Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World”
LeisureTV & Radio Personality Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World,” will speak at Museum Moments Thursday September 16th.
Deadbolt Mystery Society coming to the museum on August 19, 12 noon
LeisureJason and Shawn Brannon, owners of the Tupelo Escape Room, will discuss their successful mystery society at the Union County Heritage Museum's Museum Moments program for August.
Baseball and the Blues -Terry ‘Harmonica’ Bean is Museum Moments speaker Thursday
Community, Featured NewsThe free program will be at the museum at noon Thursday with a free sack lunch provided.
Museum to host roundtable discussion of Union County sports history Thursday
Community, Featured NewsThe museum is in the process of collecting stories about people and events for The Sporting Life Exhibit.