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Newton Basketball: Lady Tigers Set To Battle Heidelberg for Big House Bid

The Newton Lady Tigers are one step away from another trip to the Big House. The Lady Tigers picked up . . .

City of Newton Board of Aldermen: Vehicle Debate Continues as Repair Costs Mount

A second attempt at approving a purchase of a police vehicle for the Newton Police Department failed to gain a . . .

Baseball Roundup: Yellowjackats Sweep the Week, Generals Drop Pair of Games

The Union Yellowjackets remained as the only unbeaten team in the area last week with three wins. Here’s a rundown . . .

Decatur: Mott to Compete Among Strongest in the World at Competition in Utah

A local bodybuilder is preparing to take his talents to the national stage after receiving an invitation to compete in . . .

ECCC to Dedicate Hogue-Brantley Alumni House March 3

East Central Community College invites alumni, friends, and community members to attend the dedication and ribbon cutting for the Hogue-Brantley . . .

Newton’s Jamiya Jones drives past an Enterprise defender for a basket. Both Jones and Euniya Taylor led the Lady Tigers with 15 points versus the Lady Yellowjackets.

Newton PD Chief McKenzie Patrick shared information on his fleet of patrol vehicles with aldermen during the Feb. 17 board meeting, highlighting the high costs of repair over the last five years and the need to replenish with newer models.

Taylor Burt puts the ball into play for the Generals.

Ryan Mott of Decatur competes in recent strongman event. Mott travels to St. George, Utah, in May for the World Strength Games.

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House Speaker Jason White gives update on legislative session
By WYATT EMMERICH
Fri,02/20/26-5:10PM , 347 Reads 7,967 Statewide
House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
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Community Calendar
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Tue,02/24/26-5:00PM , 189 Reads
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UMMC clinics to remain closed Monday, Tuesday
By PRESS RELEASE - UMMC
Mon,02/23/26-10:00AM , 225 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday.
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Getting the Message: Galatians 1:11-12
By CHRIS SHELTON | GETTING THE MESSAGE
Sun,02/22/26-1:00PM , 235 Reads
Men should glorify God because he gave to us our being. He is our founder; our life is from him. But the testimony of Scripture is that all men fall short of the glory of God; it is not intrinsic in our sinful nature to seek to glorify God.
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Boys 4A Soccer Playoffs: Corinth-Lanier winner at Newton County

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Fri, 01/20/2023 - 10:51 AM

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Decatur, MS 39327
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 5:30 - 7:30pm

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66°F

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Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 71°F
Min Temp: 57°F
Feels Like: 66°F
Dew Point: 52°F
Humidity: 57%
Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
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Wind Gust: 18 mph
Sky Cover: 72%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 52°F
Moon Rise: 11:44 AM
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A slight chance of rain showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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