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…
Museum to present Blues Harmonica class
Featured News, Leisure
If you want to learn to play the harmonica, you have an opportunity at the museum workshop on July 20, 2023 5:30- 7.
Union County has a history of good harmonica players. Elder Roma Wilson is one of the most famous ones.…
North Mississippi Pop-Up Art Colony set July 17,18, & 19
Featured News, LeisureMuseum to present Mississippi Hills Pop-up Art Colony July 17-19, 2023.
Jerry W. Shiverdecker, 1948-2023
Featured News, PeopleJerry W. Shiverdecker, founder of NEMiss.News, passed away Tuesday morning, aged 75. His daughter Elizabeth pays tribute to a life well-lived.
Fossil Road Show a big hit once again at Union County Heritage Museum
Featured News, HappeningsAnnual Fossil Road Show drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of all ages at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Museum to host the 20th Annual Fossil Road Show June 10th
Featured News, HappeningsThe popular Fossil Road Show will be at the Museum on Saturday June 10, 2023
Sign up now for a variety of Summer Programs at the museum
Featured News, General NewsSign up now for a variety of summer programs at the museum.
Union County Heritage Museum: Out of the Wild
Culture, Featured NewsThe museum presents art made by the animals of Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary, opening June 2, 2023.
James Meredith is guest speaker at May 18th Museum Moments
Featured News, General NewsJames Meredith will speak and sign books at the Museum Moments presentation on May 18th, free to the public.
UC Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 20
Featured News, General NewsThe Union County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale will be on May 20 at museum.
Mississippi BoyChoir to perform at museum in New Albany April 1
HappeningsThe Misissippi Boychoir will present two performances at the museum on April 1, free to the public.
2023 NAMS spring art exhibit coming to the museum
Featured News, SchoolsThe New Albany Middle School Spring Art Exhibit will open March 27, 2023, at the Union County Heritage Museum.
Medicine Wheel Gardens, Museum Moments, March 16
Culture, Featured NewsA program on Medicine Wheel Gardens continues the museum's looks into the history and culture of Southeastern Native Americans.