Tag Archive for: Museum

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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Union County Heritage Museum reopens

The Union County Heritage Museum has reopened on a limited basis, following CDC protocols. Director Jill Smith said the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for now. Visitors must bring masks and wear them when in…

Pi Day at the Museum Café set on March 14 for STEAM fun

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Celebrate the mathematical formula pi (3.14) by coming to the Union County Heritage Museum for “Pi Day at the Museum Café” on March 14, 10:30  - 1:30. Families are invited to come and move through the stations of robotics, Lego challenges,…
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Storyline Café: Storytelling at its best!

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What is your biggest “blunder”?  It’s time to tell it! Friday, Jan. 31, 7 – 9 p.m. you can reveal your biggest blunder at the Storyline Café at Union County Heritage Museum. Storyline Café is hosted by Cathy Garrett, well-known…
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Santa visits the museum

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The Union County Heritage Museum was host to Santa Claus Saturday. Visitors were also able to enjoy hot chocolate, take photos with Santa and participate in a variety of holiday-themed activities. Click on a photo to see the gallery.

New Albany, Union County receive multiple preservation awards

Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board of Directors and Department Staff were in New Albany, Oct. 24-25, for the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors. A luncheon was held at the Union County Heritage Museum for the out-of-town…
M Project director speaks

M Project participants report on accomplishments

For nearly the past two years New Albany has been working in partnership with the University of Mississippi. Their goal was to improve the quality of life in our community. The program, known as M Project, made use of students, interns and faculty,…
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Harris, former Vietnam POW, speaks at the museum Nov. 20

Captain Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, of Tupelo, who spent eight years in a Vietnamese prison camp, will speak about his POW experiences, at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at noon.  His recently released…
Blues artist Eden Brent performing at museum

Evening of blues closes museum exhibit

By J. Lynn West Editor An overflow crowd spilled out into the halls and adjoining room Friday to hear the blues, jazz and boogie-woogie stylings of Mississippi artist Eden Brent. Brent with her husband, Bob, on trombone, was performing…
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Ducks’ splashdown set Saturday at noon during RiverFest

Ducks are getting ready for their big race on the Tallahatchie River this Saturday. The fourth annual Rubber Duck Regatta gets underway at noon off the river bridge in New Albany. The ducks' lucky owners will win over $1000 in cash prizes. Approximately…