Tag Archive for: Union County Heritage Museum

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…

The museum’s popular Heritage Days event will be November 4-6.
Featured News, HappeningsThe 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.

Hundreds enjoy Evening of Jazz in the museum’s Faulkner Garden
Featured News, HappeningsHundreds 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.

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.

NAES second graders ZOOM with museum staff in study of communities
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School second graders use a ZOOM class with museum staff as part of their study of their community and its impact.

Exhibit of the art of William Dunlap Opening Friday at the Museum
Featured News, HappeningsSouthern 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.

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

Museum offers Fiber Arts Class In Lifelong Learning workshop
LeisureAn 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.

Collett Cross named president of Pilot International
PeopleDr. 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.

There were flappers, felons and foul play at the Union County Heritage Museum
Community, Featured NewsThe 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
CommunityThe 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
General NewsA second grant is to help overcome problems stemming from the COVID pandemic

Dr. Kate Stewart to review Faulkner’s “Knight’s Gambit”
General News, UncategorizedThe attorney, Gavin Stevens, plays a prominent role in 'Intruder in the Dust.'