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Decatur to Host Heritage Festival and Downtown Bunny Hop This Saturday

Decatur will be hopping with activity this Saturday, April 4, as the town plays host to the Newton County Heritage . . .

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

Newton County High School hosted a scholarship signing ceremony on March 26 for senior Joiner Peoples at the Newton County . . .

Powerlifting Roundup: Lake Finishes Second in Class 2A State Championship, Yellowjackets Take Third in Class 3A

The Union powerlifting team didn’t win a team state championship, but the Yellowjackets had the strongest person at the entire . . .

Hickory: Students Earn Acceptance to Prestigious Mississippi School of Arts

In a remarkable achievement for the town of Hickory, three students from the community were recently accepted into the prestigious . . .

Felder Rushing: Smarter Gardening - Lessons Learned Along the Way

Of the several repetitive garden chores I was responsible for as a teenager are never-ending Sisyphean tasks I swore I . . .

Union’s Jon Perry repeated at state champion in the 242-pound weight class with a total of 1,690-pound total. His weight total led all weight classes in the MHSAA.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

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Union’s Jon Perry repeated at state champion in the 242-pound weight class with a total of 1,690-pound total. His weight total led all weight classes in the MHSAA.

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Powerlifting Roundup: Lake Finishes Second in Class 2A State Championship, Yellowjackets Take Third in Class 3A
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Wed,04/01/26-3:00PM , 1,509 Reads
The Union powerlifting team didn’t win a team state championship, but the Yellowjackets had the strongest person at the entire meet.

Union’s Jon Perry lifted 1,690 pounds which led all weight classes in all classes, making him the strongest person in the MHSAA.
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84°F

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Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 84°F
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Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 93%
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