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Randy Reeves receives VA Exceptional Service Award

WASHINGTON —Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves, who was born and raised in Little Rock, Mississippi, received the VA’s Exceptional Service Award from U.S.

Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

Biewer Lumber, headquartered in St. Clair, Mich., announced yesterday its plan to develop a state-of-the-art sawmill in Winona.

2020 Newton County Appeal All-Area Defense

The Newton County Appeal has released is 2020 All-Area Football Team.

Below are the members of the defensive team:

‘Best all-around football player’: Kenyon Clay named Player of the Year

Clay’s intelligence, athletic ability helps lead Union to quarterfinals

‘Best all-around football player’: Kenyon Clay named Player of the Year

Clay’s intelligence, athletic ability helps lead Union to quarterfinals

Randy Reeves receives the VA’s Exceptional Service Award from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie.

Kenyon Clay (8) breaks around the Philadelphia defense to make a Union first down.
Jason Dyess/Fourth And Goal Photography

Kenyon Clay (8) eyes down Philadelphia defender and Alabama early-signee Kendarius Calloway in Union's victory over Philadelphia. Clay is the Newton County Appeal Player of the Year.
Jason Dyess/Fourth And Goal Photography

Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 11,115 Reads
On Mon, 12/28/2020 - 12:13 PM
A man was killed early Christmas morning when his vehicle crashed off the side of Hwy. 80 just west of Newton.

Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Jeffrey Alan Hunter, 50. The victim had a Meridian address on his license, but the Mississippi Highway Patrol identified the victim’s residence as Forest.
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South Sunflower County Hospital Infectious Disease Nurse Henley Harrell (right) administers the first round of the Moderna vaccine to Dr. Eddie Donahoe on Wednesday afternoon.

Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic
By Bryan Davis, READ MORE > 10,978 Reads
On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:30 PM
When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be available to health care professionals before the end of 2020, he didn’t hesitate to raise his hand to be one of the first to take it.
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Three charged with murder of Newton man
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 18,346 Reads
On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:00 AM
Sheriff says more suspects could be forthcoming from death investigation

Three people have been charged with capital murder with armed robbery after a Newton man was found dead last week.
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NEWTON: Two more charged in November shooting
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 11,743 Reads
On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 05:00 AM
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a Nov. 12 shooting in Newton.

Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick said Rhyan Young, 25, of 600 W. Church St. in Newton and Derrick Glenn, 21, of 110 N. Pilate Ave. were arrested and charged with attempted murder. Both suspects have been released on $20,000 bond.
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Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter speaks during a charity roast in his honor to benefit journalism education, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. Photo Credit: Anthony Warren

Reflections on Gov. William Winter's final speech at the Neshoba County Fair
By Christopher Davis, READ MORE > 11,446 Reads
On Mon, 12/21/2020 - 03:59 PM
The late Gov. William Winter delivered his last speech at the Neshoba County Fair in 2014. Christopher Davis, who was covering the Fair that year for News Mississippi, captured the entire speech on audio. Now news director for WIBC in Indianapolis, Davis reflects on that final interaction with the legendary governor.
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Cemetery conducts Wreaths Across America
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 15,882 Reads
On Sat, 12/19/2020 - 01:15 PM
The Mississippi Veterams Memorial Cemetery in Newton held a private ceremony for the families of those interred at the site to participate in Wreaths Across America.
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Newton County Schools to end semester Friday
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 18,388 Reads
On Mon, 12/14/2020 - 07:20 PM
Newton County Schools has revised its school calendar to extend Christmas break to a full three weeks.
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Man who shot at deputy faces 20 years of prison time
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 13,964 Reads
On Wed, 12/09/2020 - 09:00 AM
Editor's note: The story reflected incorrectly the amount of prison time the suspect will receive. All three sentences will run concurrently for a total of 20 years. The story has been updated. The Appeal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.
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Fire Chief J.C. Collins (left) and Police Chief Randy Patrick (right) are challenging each other to see who can collect the most toys for needy children during the Police Department vs. Fire Department Toy Drive Challenge. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

NEWTON: Departments face off in toy drive
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 13,000 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 03:09 PM
The Newton Fire and Police Departments are challenging each other to see who can collect the most toys during a toy drive this December.

Fire Chief J.C. “Jay” Collins said they have seen the need every day on the job when they respond to calls.
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Newton passes mask mandate
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 15,394 Reads
On Wed, 12/02/2020 - 04:22 PM
The Newton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to enact a mandatory face covering order at its regular meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story

Mississippi’s literary heritage does not end with William Faulkner. Although he receives most of the attention as far as Mississippi authors go, many other famous writers called Mississippi home. Eudora Welty was one of these, and her terrific writings have lasted through the years, contributing greatly to the literary culture of Mississippi.

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Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas

Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

Three charged with murder of Newton man

NEWTON: Two more charged in November shooting

Reflections on Gov. William Winter's final speech at the Neshoba County Fair

Cemetery conducts Wreaths Across America

Newton County Schools to end semester Friday

Man who shot at deputy faces 20 years of prison time

NEWTON: Departments face off in toy drive

Newton passes mask mandate

Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story

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