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…
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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.…
NEMiss.News Gracie Williams and Garry Burnside

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 Gracie Williams and Garry Burnside

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 Gracie Williams and Garry Burnside

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 Robert Johnson triptych

Mixed media portraits made from rubble, plus award winning photos opening Sept. 8

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A unique mixed media exhibit focused on the Mississippi Blues and the preservation of its artifacts opens September 8, 2022, at the museum. The public is invited to enjoy the stories, music and evocative art.
NEMiss.News Museum Moments for 8-18-2022

Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., is the August Museum Moments guest speaker

Dr. Kate Stewart, Ph.D., native of the Cotton Plant area, returns to the museum as the August Museum Moments guest speaker. A free lunch will be served, and the public is invited.
NEMiss.News Professional biographer Carl Rollyson

Faulkner Biographer Carl Rollyson to speak at the Museum

Union County Heritage Museum will host a book talk and book signing for Faulkner Biographer Carl Rollyson on July 19, 2022. Volume 2 of his "The Life of William Faulkner" will go on sale in November 2022.
NEMiss.News First Connie Davis Fishing Rodeo

Nominate your local sports hero for upcoming exhibit

The Union County Heritage Museum is asking the public to nominate their local sports heroes for a permanent future exhibit. Check the article for details, then nominate your favorites.
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Fossil Road Show focuses on Extinction Event, large relic collection, virtual reality

The ever-popular Fossil Road Show returns to Union County Heritage Museum with a great new program for fun and knowledge. There will be lots of new information about Union County's ancient past, as well as up-to-date virtual reality.
NEMiss.News Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Museum Moments Thursday May 26

Museum Moments at the Union County museum will host Margaret and Wayne Vanlandingham, discussing their hiking of the Appalachian Trail. It's free to the public and lunch will be served.
NEMiss.News Union Co Master Gardener sale

UC Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 14

Union County Master Gardeners will hold their popular plant sale on May 14, 2022. The museum will host the sale.
NEMiss.news Museum offering Pysanka egg making class

Two additional Pysanky Egg Workshops are scheduled

The Union County Heritage Museum will offer two additional Pysanky Egg workshops. Space is limited, so interested persons should check out this information as soon as possible.
NEMiss.News Vitality Arts pottery class

Creative Aging Pottery Classes begin May 6

The popular Vitality Arts/Creative Aging pottery class for those age 55 or over is returning to the Union County Heritage Museum, beginning May 6, 2022.
NEMiss.News Teacher Justin Treadaway and Best in Show student Alexandria Robertson

Union County Art Exhibit & Competition 2022

Union County Heritage Museum announces winners of Union County Schools art exhibit & competition, hanging through May 7, 2022. Only a few days left to see this excellent student art exhibit.
NEMiss.News Cinco de Mayo at the Museum

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Union County Heritage Museum

The public is invited to join in the fun as the Union County Heritage Museum (assisted by special sponsors) celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
NEMiss.News Gracie Williams and Garry Burnside

‘Beyond the Tracks’ brings Garry Burnside, Gracey Williams to the museum stage

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"Beyond the Tracks" will kick of its second season of music with Garry Burnside and Gracey Williams on the museum's Bridge Stage, May 21, 2022. The concert is free - bring your lawn chairs.