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Keeping Up With the Joneses holds ribbon cutting

The Newton Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting for Keeping Up With the Joneses on November 3. On hand . . .

WoodmenLife Chapter 624 recently presented U.S. Flags to both the Newton Fire Department and the J. Elliot McMullan Public Library.

Newton building torn down

The former law offices beside BankFirst in downtown Newton was torn down on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The old building, which . . .

USM’s new president making $650,000; all public college presidents saw raises this year

Joe Paul is being paid an annual salary of $650,000 as the 11th president of University of Southern Mississippi, according . . .

Our Opinion: Upcoming budget up half a billion

Earlier this month, Gov. Tate Reeves and leaders of the Mississippi Legislature agreed that the general fund budget estimate for . . .

WoodmenLife Chapter 624 in Newton presented a U.S. Flag to the Newton Fire Department. | Jason Tune/The Appeal

The former law offices beside BankFirst in downtown Newton was torn down on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The old building, which had been vacant for many years, was leveled and cleared away by a local contractor. The property which is owned by BankFirst will be repurposed for a video teller drive through, according to city officials. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Joseph S. Paul reacts to applause from the audience during his formal announcement ceremony as he is named the 11th President of The University of Southern Mississippi at the university's Thad Cochran Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., Thursday, October 27, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

Chris Clark

Chris Clark remembered as great friend, coach
By BRENT MAZE
Wed,11/30/22-5:00AM, 1,690 Reads
Newton County and East Central Community College has a void that will never be filled the way that Chris Clark did.

The Decatur High School graduate was far more than just a golf coach. To those who knew him, he was a mentor, a family man, a talented athlete and most importantly a good friend.
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Southern Miss assistant coach Juan Cardona lived in his car this past spring with his wife and four kids. Since joining the Golden Eagles' staff Cardona has been critical in helping USM achieve turnaround success. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News

From living in his car to coaching one of basketball’s best defenses, Southern Miss' Juan Cardona’s determination never fazed
By ANDREW ABADIE
Wed,11/30/22-11:36PM, 1,270 Reads 17,514 Statewide
It was late, around 10 p.m. this past May, that Southern Miss men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner had already decided to hire Juan Cardona as his assistant coach.
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Parades kick off tomorrow
By STAFF REPORTS
Tue,11/29/22-3:52PM, 1,193 Reads
Newton County will be ushering in the Christmas season this week, as numerous cities will be hosting Christmas parades.

Here is a listing of all events scheduled for this week:
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Court of Appeals Decisions - November 29, 2022
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI COURT OF APPEALS
Wed,11/30/22-1:48PM, 1,095 Reads 3,902 Statewide
Below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals Decisions for the week of November 29, 2022:

Emfinger, John H., J.
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