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    Joiner Peoples, center, pictured with his parents, Jerry and Kathy Peoples, at his scholarship signing ceremony at the Newton County Career Tech Center.

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    Newton County High School: Peoples Signs Rodeo Scholarship with University of West Alabama

    By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
    Thu,04/02/26-10:00AM , 1,194 Reads

    Newton County High School hosted a scholarship signing ceremony on March 26 for senior Joiner Peoples at the Newton County Career Tech Center. In front of his friends and family, Peoples signed a Rodeo Team scholarship with the University of West Alabama. 

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    Mississippi School of Arts Bound
    Pictured, from left: Cadence Thames, Baylee Walker and Jazmine Morgan of Hickory. The three Newton County High School sophomores have been accepted into the Mississippi School of the Arts, where they will continue pursuing their artistic passions this fall.

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    Hickory: Students Earn Acceptance to Prestigious Mississippi School of Arts

    By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
    Thu,04/02/26-7:00PM , 887 Reads

    In a remarkable achievement for the town of Hickory, three students from the community were recently accepted into the prestigious Mississippi School of Arts (MSA). Cadence Thames, Baylee Walker, and Jazmine Morgan, who are currently sophomores at Newton County High School, are slated to join the MSA this fall. 

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    County Students Selected for Soul Sound Choir at The MAX

    By STAFF REPORTS
    Sun,04/05/26-6:00PM , 593 Reads

    Newton County Students Jazmine Morgan and Cadence Thames were picked to sing in American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts’ Soul Sound Choir at The Max. They attended a three day rehearsal during Spring Break, along with students from around the world.

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    Barbara Savell Honored by WoodmenLife for 75 Years of Membership

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    Fri,04/03/26-10:00AM , 574 Reads

    WoodmenLife Chapter 624 member Barbara Savell (center) was presented a Certificate and 75-year pin by her sister, Chapter President Shirley Murphy (left). Chapter Treasurer Linda Massey (right) and Secretary Charles Massey (not pictured) were present for the presentation. Ms.

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