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Mask mandate reinstated for Neshoba County

Gov. Tate Reeves has reinstituted a mask mandate for nine Mississippi counties, including Neshoba County.

To assist with local school districts’ pandemic response, Rush Health Systems is donating 40,000 adult and children’s reusable cloth face masks to area schools’ students and teachers.

Boutique reopens storefront

The Sassy Sisters Boutique is back in Decatur.

NMSD makes special recognitions

Neshoba General certified to ISO quality management
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 2,234 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM
“Neshoba General is dedicated to providing the safest and most effective healthcare services possible,” says Lee McCall, FACHE, CEO. “ISO compliance not only reflects that mission but helps to empower it. The certificate is just a piece of paper, but the effort required to achieve it fundamentally transforms the way we do business.
Branch promoted to SVP, CFO
By From staff reports, READ MORE > 2,161 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM
Greg McKee, President and CEO of The Citizens Bank, recently announced that Phillip Branch has been promoted to SVP & Chief Financial Officer.
Randy Rushing & Troy Smith, Legislative update: House ends 2020 legislative session
By Reps. Troy Smith and Randy Rushing, READ MORE > 2,274 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM
After an unprecedented legislative session, the Mississippi House of Representatives adjourned sine die on Friday, Oct. 2, in accordance with House Concurrent Resolution 69.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sassy Sisters Boutique on Friday. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Boutique reopens storefront
By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 3,018 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM
The Sassy Sisters Boutique is back in Decatur.

The boutique, owned by Stephanie Hurst and Alicia Moore, held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting, sponsored by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, on Friday.
Board supports Marsy’s Law
By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 5,476 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 06:00 AM
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Union held their monthly town hall meeting. Over the five main agenda items that were covered during the meeting, two of them were of particular interest.
The Newton Municipal School District maintenance and custodial staff were appreciated on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 during National Custodians Day. Help us continue to thank them for all they do to help our students and staff be successful! (Pictured left to right - Edna Moore, Buffie Martin, Diane Robinson, Charlie Vickers, Theddiaus Robinson, Stevie Russell, Michael Wash and Willie McLaurin. (Not pictured - Bruce Logan)) | NMSD Photo

NMSD makes special recognitions
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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 06:00 AM
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: A spot in the playoffs on the line for Lake, Newton
By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 2,785 Reads
On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 06:00 AM
Both the coaches at Lake and Newton say the same thing about the opposing team.

Both coaches agree that they believe their opponent will play their best game of the season.
Trey Wilson (55) provides the lead block for David Williams against Mount Olive Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. | Darrell Brown/Submitted photo

FOOTBALL: SEBASTOPOL 23, MOUNT OLIVE 28 | Early 2nd half touchdown proves to be difference
By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 3,252 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:27 AM
A game that started out as an offensive slugfest ended up in a defensive battle.

Mount Olive held Sebastopol scoreless in the second half and held on to take a 28-23 win over the Bobcats on Thursday night.
NCA senior Lee Hollingsworth, takes handoff against Sylva Bay. | NCA photo

FOOTBALL: NCA 10, SYLVA BAY 35 | Generals fall despite best offense of season
By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 2,875 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:27 AM
The Newton County Academy Generals had one of their best offensive games of the season last week against rival Sylva Bay.

But it wasn’t enough as the Saints built a 35-0 lead and held on to take a 35-10 win on Thursday night.
FOOTBALL: UNION 42, STRINGER 3 | Yellowjackets get final tuneup
By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 3,428 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:27 AM
The Union Yellowjackets used a dominating defensive performance and a steady supply of offense to take down Class 1A Stringer on Thursday night.

The Yellowjackets gave up just 45 yards of offense and cruised to a 42-3 win over the Red Devils on Thursday night.

Alatha Bradley

Ms. Alatha Bradley, age 72, of Union passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020.

Services for Ms. Alatha Bradley were held at 10 a.m., Oct. 14, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. J.R. Eaton and Rev. Mike Truhett will officiate.

Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church.

Ms. Alatha was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Bradley, Sr.; one sister, Linda Bradford; parents, Delma and Nannie Smith.

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