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Union Community News: Union High School FFA Attends State Convention

While most school activities take a break or have practices during the summer, the Union High School FFA has been . . .

Chunky Community News: That ‘mm-hmm’ connection to grandfather

A woman at church Sunday was concerned about her mother’s dementia. Something she said made me think of my grandfather . . .

Rigdon named UA cheerleader

Chloe Rigdon, daughter of Jake and Stephanie Rigdon, is the newest member of the University of Alabama cheer team for . . .

Jones graduates from U.S. Military Academy

Johnathan Caleb Jones graduated May 22 from the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. He received his bachelor’s . . .

INDUSTRY: La-Z-Boy Foundation makes donation for UGF

The Newton United Givers Fund received Thursday a large donation from the La-Z-Boy Foundation as it completes its 2020-2021 fundraising . . .

Caleb Jones graduated from West Point in May. | Submitted photo

The La-Z-Boy Foundation recently made a significant donation to the United Givers Fund. On hand for the check presentation were Bob Beckly, UGF board chairman; Danny Simoneau, general manager of La-Z-Boy South; and Don Vares, UGF fundraising drive chairman. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Department of Health holds hearing on plans for dispensing $2.175 million in grant funds
By Steve Wilson, 1,088 Reads
Tue, 06/15/2021 - 02:54 PM
The Mississippi Department of Health held a hearing Monday as it determines how to spend more than $2.175 million in federal funds on public health projects statewide.
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Gov. Tate Reeves speaks to media about his shelter-in-place order for Lauderdale County during a press conference at the State of Mississippi Woolfolk Building in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

Gov. Reeves says main COVID-19 regret is that he didn’t let all businesses stay open
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 1,067 Reads
Thu, 06/17/2021 - 11:02 AM
Gov. Tate Reeves told hundreds of business leaders on Wednesday that his main regret about his handling COVID-19 is that he didn’t deem all businesses essential and let them remain open during the height of the pandemic.
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If reaching consensus had always been required to call a Mississippi special session, many critical policies never would have passed. Credit: Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today/Report For America

Successful special sessions often began without consensus Reeves wants on medical marijuana
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 1,672 Reads
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 10:14 AM
Gov. Tate Reeves is adamant that he will not call a special session to enact medical marijuana and to fix the ballot initiative process until legislative leadership reaches a consensus on how to deal with the separate but related issues.
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Chris Lawrance hits a backhand return in a 2021 match. He was rated one of the top community college players in the country.

ECCC’s Chris Lawrance named ITA All-American
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Wed, 06/16/2021 - 02:43 PM
East Central Community College’s Chris Lawrance (York, Australia) has been named as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American among community college players from across the country. The prestigious honor is only given to student-athletes that finish in the top 10 of the final ITA singles rankings.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : June 16, 2021
By Press Release - MSDH, 900 Reads
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 10:24 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Arrested were, from left, (top) Juan Diego Fuentes, Misgael Guerrero, (bottom) Nestor Puente Jr., and Yahir Guerrero

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CRIME: Four men connected to shooting caught here
By Brent Maze, 2,179 Reads
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 04:38 PM
Four men connected with a May 22 Cartersville, Ga., shooting are awaiting extradition from the Newton County Jail after they were caught on I-20 here.

Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington said deputies discovered that the suspects were wanted in connection after they made a traffic stop in Newton County.
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Caleb Jones graduated from West Point in May. | Submitted photo

Jones graduates from U.S. Military Academy
By From staff rep, 922 Reads
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 04:37 PM
Johnathan Caleb Jones graduated May 22 from the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.

He received his bachelor’s degree in geospatial information science and minored in African regional studies while in the USCC Company D-2. He is a native of Newton and a graduate of Newton County High School in 2017.
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Mississippi Lottery transfers more money to state's Education Enhancement Fund
By Steve Wilson, 743 Reads
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 12:06 PM
The Mississippi Lottery announced its latest transfer to the state’s general fund that will help fund both K-12 and higher education programs.
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1st graders recognized for Newton County honor roll
By Submitted Photo, 5,390 Reads
Tue, 06/15/2021 - 06:00 AM
Members of the Class of 2032 representing this year’s first grade Honor Roll awardees at Newton County Elementary School are front row from left:
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SALTER: White brings relevant experience and political credibility to MDOT leadership post
By Sid Salter - Contributing Columnist, 1,089 Reads
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 12:06 PM
Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter:

The decision of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves to tap his own chief of staff as the new leader of the Mississippi Department of Transportation bodes well for an organization that has seen more than its share of discord over the last two decades.
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