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Southern Pine Electric, TEC team up to bring fiber internet to members

TAYLORSVILLE, – Southern Pine Electric is excited to announce a collaborative agreement with TEC, a technology company providing fiber internet to people in rural areas of Mississippi, Alabama, Geo

Newton County cases rise by 26 since July 29

Newton County's number of COVID-19 cases have begun to flatten within the last week after several weeks of large jumps.

Newton County hosts Dairy show at show barn

ELITE 11: Jacob Moore, Union; The anchor on the line

Moore looks to lead the offense

Union’s Jacob Moore has all of the tools that coaches look for in an offensive lineman.

Belle Hollingsworth tags a runner out at the plate during a game with Leake Academy last week.

NCA returns for first action since COVID
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:00 AM
The Newton County Academy softball team was the first high school team to play an organized sporting event since March last week when they kicked off their fast-pitch season.
Junior Auxiliary of Newton County began a service project, Operation Gratitude. So far with this project, they have provided hot meals to the first responders of Union and Decatur/Newton County. They wanted to show how thankful they are for all the first responders of Newton County and how they protect and serve our community. Members fo the Junior Auxiliary of Newton County provided a meal for first responders at the Decatur Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are from left, (Back) Kristin McDonald, Rebekah Wade, Brandi Godwin, Shirley Walton, Haley Bounds, Sarah Jones, Carol Youngblood, Sara Hayes, Leslie Seale, Shannon Wyatt, Karla Butler, Abby Thames, (front) Celia Rohrer, Calli Boggan, Shawntal Stamper and Haley Purvis.

Junior Auxiliary provides meals for first responders
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:00 AM
Receiving awards in the Newton County Academy Business Classes are Lilly Hollingsworth, Keyboarding, Taylor Garrison, Advanced Computer, Savannah Smith, Keyboarding, and Piper Rose, Business Communications.

NCA AWARDS
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:00 AM
Arrests for August 5, 2020
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:00 AM
Newton County Sherriff’s Department

Brandon Oliphant, 31, arrested 7/28/20, possession of controlled substance (felony)

Shanna McCraw, 41, arrested 7/29/20, careless driving, disorderly conduct, possession of controlled substance, resisting arrest and assault on officer
Southern Pine Electric, TEC team up to bring fiber internet to members
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:00 AM
TAYLORSVILLE, – Southern Pine Electric is excited to announce a collaborative agreement with TEC, a technology company providing fiber internet to people in rural areas of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. TEC will bring fiber internet to many of Southern Pine’s members that are unserved or underserved.
There have been more than 820 COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks in East Central Mississippi.

Newton County cases rise by 26 since July 29
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1608 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 04:22 PM
Newton County's number of COVID-19 cases have begun to flatten within the last week after several weeks of large jumps.

From July 29 to Aug. 5, the county only gained 26 new cases, but the two-week gain still stands at 81 cases with only one new death in the last two weeks.
Rules set for return to sports this fall
By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1101 Reads
On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 05:00 AM
The Mississippi High School Activities Association recently released a list of guidelines for return to play for high school athletics this fall.

Most of the guidelines include social distancing aspects there are some major changes that fans will notice this upcoming football season.
Newton County 4-H held a Dairy Show at the Newton County Colisuem on Friday. Pictured are, from left, Lauren Bryant - Jersey Reserve Jr. Champion; Carl Taylor- Jersey Jr. Champion & Reserve Grand Champion; and Conner Stokes- Grand Champion Commercial Heifer, Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, Grand Champion Jersey Cow, Reserve Grand Holstein Cow.

Newton County hosts Dairy show at show barn
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 05:00 AM
Mrs. Ruth Beamon

Huge milestone
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 05:00 PM
Mrs. Ruth Beemon Williamson celebrated her 102nd Birthday on July 27, 2020. She is the oldest living graduate of Beulah Hubbard High School, Little Rock, MS. She is holding her Diploma from 1937. Mrs. Williamson is a resident at Bedford Care Nursing Center in Newton.
Trustees green light cafeteria upgrades
By Thomas Howard, READ MORE > 1571 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 05:00 AM
Newton Municipal School District food service workers will have a nicer area to prepare students’ meals after the Board of Trustees approved several upgrades to district’s food service facilities.

Southern Pine Electric, TEC team up to bring fiber internet to members

TAYLORSVILLE, – Southern Pine Electric is excited to announce a collaborative agreement with TEC, a technology company providing fiber internet to people in rural areas of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. TEC will bring fiber internet to many of Southern Pine’s members that are unserved or underserved. With an aggressive work schedule of ten years, TEC will bring innovative broadband, voice and security solutions to our members, communities, and businesses that lack access to true broadband services.

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