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…
Union County Heritage Museum is offering a Pottery Paint Party
LeisureMuseum Art House will host a Pottery Paint Party on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Check post for class details and registration information.
Union County Heritage Museum: Jazz Junction event set/ UPDATED 1-31-2022
HappeningsThe Union County Heritage Museum will have a night of Jazz and other fun on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Check here for ticket information.
Museum seeking photos and objects for upcoming B.F. Ford School Exhibit
Featured News, HistoryThe Union County Heritage Museum is seeking photos and other artifacts about the B.F. Ford School for an upcoming exhibit. Loaned items will be kept safe and returned when the exhibit ends at the end of March.
Museum workshop set for Steampunk Storytelling Jan 18
LeisureA museum workshop will teach steampunk storytelling on January 18. Come create your own personal story art.
Christmas at the Museum: Lots of family activities December 11
Featured News, HappeningsThe Union County Heritage Museum will host its popular Christmas at the Museum activities, including Santa's visit, December 11. It is free, and never fails to please.
New Inn on the Faulkner birth site opens for Christmas tour Sunday, Dec. 12
CultureThe public is invited to tour the new 'Writer's Inn,' located on the site where William Faulkner was born. The site was purchased and renovated by the Union County Historical Society.
Virtual Reality Coming To Museum Saturday, Dec. 4
HappeningsTired of the 'same-old same old'?The Union County Heritage Museum will offer the opportunity to experience Virtual Reality, especially targeting 3rd through 6th graders.
Walrod’s Victorian Steampunk exhibit brings retro-futuristic art to New Albany
Featured News, HappeningsMississippi artist John Walrod's retro-futuristic Victorian Steampunk Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum on December 3, 2021. This is an exhibit and sale of the award-winning artist's 3-D assemblage sculptures.
How to have Happy Feet is topic of November Museum Moments
Health & WellnessHow to have happy feet is the topic of this month's Museum Moments, Thursday November 18. Check it out, if your feet are sometimes unhappy.
Is Sam Mosley New Albany’s Favorite Son?
Featured News, HappeningsNew Albany's Sam Mosley was honored on Nov, 12 for his 60-year career as a successful writer and performer of the Blues. "Living Blues Magazine," Malaco Records and the Union County Heritage Museum joined in honoring the Mosley & Johnson Band's many contributions to the Blues genre, as well as to the community.
Living Blues Magazine to honor Mosley & Johnson Band
Featured News, PeopleThe public is invited to a reception honoring the musical legacy of Sam Mosley and the Mosely & Johnson Band, Friday Nov. 12 at the museum. There will be food, drink and music.
Jimmie Rodgers, Mississippi’s first great musician, featured at Heritage Pioneer Days
Featured News, HappeningsFor three days, the Union Co. Heritage Museum was transformed to bring the times of 'yesteryear' to life for education and family fun. Today's children still seem to enjoy the less complicated times of the past.