Tag Archive for: Union County Heritage 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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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 Collett Cross, current president of Pilot International

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 Collett Cross, current president of Pilot International

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 Collett Cross, current president of Pilot International

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 Nov 2 New Albany City Board

Propose naming downtown bridge over Tallahatchie River for Zack Stewart

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New Albany Aldermen unanimously approve the possible naming of the Tallahatchie bridge for Zack Stewart, among other business. Sam Mosley & the Mosely & Johnson Band is to be honored November 12.
NEMiss.News National Novel Writing Month

Faulkner library offers challenge to write a novel in November

Union Co. Heritage Museum invites you to the Faulkner Library and the Faulkner Garden to work on writing that novel you've been thinking of. This is National Novel Writing Month - come in and get to work.
NEMiss.News Pioneer Days 2008

Britt Gully will perform singing the Jimmie Rodgers story at the museum

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The always popular, educational and fun Pioneer Days will be at the Union County Heritage Museum Nov 4-6, 2021, with Britt Gully as Jimmie Rodgers on Saturday.
NEMiss.News Museum features fly fishing

Fishermen can learn the art of fly tying at museum on Saturday

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Doyle Caviness will discuss the art of fly fishing and demonstrate the heritage art of tying flies at the museum on October 21. Scouts working toward fishing merit badges are especially invited.
NEMiss.News Heritage Days classroom exhibit

The museum’s popular Heritage Days event will be November 4-6.

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The Union County Heritage Museum will host its annual Heritage Days event November 4, 5 and 6, 2021 in the museum's Pioneer Village. The event is free, but groups should call to be scheduled. See post for details of events.
NEMiss.News Mark & Cathy Garrett at Evening of Jazz

Hundreds enjoy Evening of Jazz in the museum’s Faulkner Garden

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Hundreds of guests attended An Evening of Jazz in the Faulkner Garden of the Union County Heritage Museum. The September 23rd event kicked off this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest and was a fundraiser for its host, the New Albany Garden Club.
NEMiss.News Tom Brown to speak at museum

Museum Moments to host Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World”

TV & Radio Personality Tom Brown, “The Johnny Carson of the Elvis World,” will speak at Museum Moments Thursday September 16th.
NEMiss.News NAES 2nd grade studies communities

NAES second graders ZOOM with museum staff in study of communities

New Albany Elementary School second graders use a ZOOM class with museum staff as part of their study of their community and its impact.
NEMiss.News Allegory, William Dunlap exhibit

Exhibit of the art of William Dunlap Opening Friday at the Museum

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Southern artist William Dunlap's work will be on exhibit beginning Friday, September 10th at Union County Heritage Museum. His work presents distinctly southern themes, and will be on view until November 13, 2021.
NEMiss.News "Promise" by Minrose Gwin

Book chosen for Community Read is “Promise” about the Tupelo Tornado of ‘36

Guest speaker for the annual William Faulkner Literary Fest Luncheon will be Minrose Gwin, author of "Promise," which recounts the devastating Tupelo Tornado of 1936 and is the chosen Community Read for the Literary Fest.
NEMiss.News Shibori - Japanese dyeing technique

Museum offers Fiber Arts Class In Lifelong Learning workshop

An Aroha Philanthropies grant for Seeding Vitality Arts provides classes to help lifelong learners learn new skills as well as create opportunities for socialization. Classes available to those age 55 or over.
NEMiss.News Collett Cross, current president of Pilot International

Collett Cross named president of Pilot International

Dr. Collett Cross recently became the second New Albany Pilot Club member to become the president of Pilot International. She was honored at a reception at the Union County Heritage Museum on July 26th.