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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

State Legislature: Momentum Builds in Week Six as Bills Head to the Senate

The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key floor deadlines . . .

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The . . .

“History Rocks” Tour Comes to CCMS

CHOCTAW, Miss. – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians welcomed William “Billy” Kirkland, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the . . .

Magnolia Mornings: February 24, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion In Mississippi UMMC keeps . . .

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Newton City League Basketball: Tigers Win Championship
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Thu,02/19/26-9:07AM , 1,214 Reads
The Lady Tigers, coached by Josh Wansley, recently won the Newton City League Championship game by a score of 60-29. The champs ended the season with a 11-2 record.
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Newton County’s Adilyn Vaughn is caught in a rundown after a three-run double in the sixth inning against Sebastopol on Saturday.

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Softball Roundup: Lady Cougars Start Hot to Open Season, Union Defeats Lake
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Thu,02/19/26-12:00PM , 808 Reads
The fast-pitch softball season got started this past week with a handful of games.

Here’s a roundup of the action:

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The Lady Cougars started the season with a pair of tight wins last week, beating Lewisburg 4-3 on Friday and Sebastopol 5-2 on Saturday.
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Tennis Roundup: Cougars, Yellowjackets Begin Season With Pair of Wins
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Thu,02/19/26-2:00PM , 629 Reads
The high school tennis season kicked off this past week with Newton County and Union both bringing home a pair of wins.

Here is a rundown of the week”

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The Cougars kicked off the tennis season on Saturday with a pair of matches, beating Corinth 6-1 and Vancleave 7-0.
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Billy L. Johnson won New Male Artist of the Year in the Quartet Category at the Zamar Music Awards held on Jan. 31 in Hattiesburg.

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Zamar Awards Spotlights Newton Gospel Artist
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Fri,02/20/26-10:00AM , 490 Reads
Newton gospel recording artist Billy L. Johnson was honored as New Male Artist of the Year in the Quartet Category at the Zamar Music Awards held Jan. 31 in Hattiesburg. The recognition celebrates Johnson’s rising influence in gospel quartet music and reflects the growing reach of his ministry through song.
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