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…
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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.…

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…

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…

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…

There were flappers, felons and foul play at the Union County Heritage Museum

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The program lasts about two hours and includes a four-course meal with scenes interspersed with the servings.

Local Faulkner authority Dr. Kate Stewart discusses writer’s mystery stories

The stories each feature attorney Gavin Stevens, who plays a role in other Faulkner stories.

Historical Society and museum among recipients of $1.4 million in MAC grants statewide

A second grant is to help overcome problems stemming from the COVID pandemic
NEMiss.News Museum Moments review of Knight's Gambit

Dr. Kate Stewart to review Faulkner’s “Knight’s Gambit”

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The attorney, Gavin Stevens, plays a prominent role in 'Intruder in the Dust.'

Long-neglected oldest cemetery finally gets a public identity.

The cemetery was ignored for at least 75 years and has been the subject of some dispute.

Murder mystery dinner recalls speakeasies and Roaring Twenties

The $30 admission includes hors d’oeuvres, a multi-course meal and an evening of entertainment where everyone tries to solve the mystery and win a prize.

Museum program begins with teaching youngsters survival skills

Pottery, art and geometry, robotics and game-playing teamwork are other topics for the week.

Baseball and the Blues -Terry ‘Harmonica’ Bean is Museum Moments speaker Thursday

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The free program will be at the museum at noon Thursday with a free sack lunch provided.

Rogers tells story of state’s diverse historical markers as snapshots of culture

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Rogers has compiled his photos and accompanying history on his website, www. mississippimarkers.com
Union County MS Heritage Museum Steaming Ahead

Museum Madness summer children’s program returns in June

Sessions will be June 21 – 25. There will be a morning and afternoon session each day for smaller class sizes.

Museum program will provide information about state historic markers

More than 1,000 markers can be found near buildings, battlefields, cemeteries, churches, temples, forts, homes, schools and abandoned towns.