Skip to main content

User account menu

  • Log in
  • Rss
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Shopping cart 0
Cart

Search

Search
Home Newton County Appeal
  • Post
    • Post Dashboard
    • Leaderboard
    • Payment Settings
  • Home
    • Contact Us!
    • FAQ
    • Monthly Website Statistics
    • Our History
    • Our Staff
    • Privacy Policy
    • Rack Locations
  • Most Recent
  • More News
    • Cartoons
    • Crime
    • Decatur
    • Features
    • Newton
    • Newton County
    • Politics
    • Public Records
    • Submit News
    • Documents
    • Videos
  • Advertising
    • Ad Rates
    • Health Today
    • Profile 2020
    • Here's My Card
    • Place a Classified Ad
    • Place a Legal Ad
  • Calendar
  • Subscribe
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Columns
    • Comments
    • Editorials
    • Letters
    • Polls
  • Sports
    • UHS 'Jackets
    • ECCC Warriors
    • NCA Generals
    • NCHS Cougars
    • Newton Tigers
    • Lake Hornets
  • Social
    • Submit a Wedding
    • Anniversaries/Births
    • Schools
    • Engagements/Weddings
    • Submit an Anniversary
    • Submit a Birth
    • Submit an Engagement
    • Submit School News
  • E-Edition
    • Archives
  • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
  • Most Read
    • Most Read All Time
    • Most Read This Week
    • Most Read This Month
    • Most Read This Year
  • State

Domain menu for Newtoncountyappeal (main)

  • Post
    • Post Dashboard
    • Leaderboard
    • Payment Settings
  • Home
    • Contact Us!
    • FAQ
    • Monthly Website Statistics
    • Our History
    • Our Staff
    • Privacy Policy
    • Rack Locations
  • Most Recent
  • More News
    • Cartoons
    • Crime
    • Decatur
    • Features
    • Newton
    • Newton County
    • Politics
    • Public Records
    • Submit News
    • Documents
    • Videos
  • Advertising
    • Ad Rates
    • Health Today
    • Profile 2020
    • Here's My Card
    • Place a Classified Ad
    • Place a Legal Ad
  • Calendar
  • Subscribe
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Columns
    • Comments
    • Editorials
    • Letters
    • Polls
  • Sports
    • UHS 'Jackets
    • ECCC Warriors
    • NCA Generals
    • NCHS Cougars
    • Newton Tigers
    • Lake Hornets
  • E-Edition
    • Archives
  • Social
    • Submit a Wedding
    • Anniversaries/Births
    • Schools
    • Engagements/Weddings
    • Submit an Anniversary
    • Submit a Birth
    • Submit an Engagement
    • Submit School News
  • Most Read
  • Obituaries
  • State
Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi.
 

VIDEO: Watch the Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting

The Newton County Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at the Newton County Courthouse.

Here is the video of that meeting:

USM Researchers Date Timbers from North Mississippi Structure to 1734

What began with a random phone call became an intense research project that led to remarkable discoveries by a group of professors and students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

Professor Christian Pinnen Writes New Book on Colonial History

An award-winning scholar, and superb teacher, Mississippi College professor Christian Pinnen co-authored a new book spotlighting the Colonial era prior to the Magnolia State’s birth.

Mississippi Department of Archives and History - Nearly $3M in Preservation Grants Awarded

At a special meeting on January 22, the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History awarded nearly $3 million on behalf of the Community Heritage Preservation Grant prog

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

    Little Rock’s Randy Reeves receives VA Exceptional Service Award

    By From staff reports, READ MORE > 1,423 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    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.

    Click Here to Read More

  • BASKETBALL: Cougars rebound with much-needed victories

    By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,595 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    The Newton County basketball teams picked up a pair of much-needed wins on Friday at Ridgeland.
    The Lady Cougars took a big 51-24 win and the Cougars took a 64-58 overtime win over the Titans to finish out the night.
    Both teams lost at home on Tuesday night to Florence as the Lady Cougars fell 43-33 and the Cougars fell 84-44.

    Click Here to Read More

  • BASKETBALL: Lady Hornets win two after loss

    By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,540 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    The Lake Lady Hornets won two out of three games this week and came within one point of winning all three.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Kenyon Clay dribbles against Newton on Friday night. Robbie Robertson/The Appeal

    BASKETBALL: ‘Jackets get sweep of Lake

    By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,534 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    Both Union teams were able to pull out wins against Lake this week in a key Division 6-2A matchup.

    The girls game went to overtime as the Lady Yellowjackets pulled out a 32-31 win over the Lady Hornets.

    The Union boys didn’t have nearly as much trouble as they took a 53-11 win over the Hornets.

    Click Here to Read More

  • OLD SPORTS DUDE: Career highway has many road signs along way

    By Austin Bishop | Special to the Appeal, READ MORE > 1,607 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    Most of us who have managed to put together a career have a laundry list of people to thank, or blame, according to how you look at it.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Newton’s Kezzarian Wash puts in a shot against Union on Friday night. Robbie Robertson/The Appeal

    BASKETBALL: Tigers take down ‘Jackets

    By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,637 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    Newton gets important sweep in district play

    After a loss at Philadelphia last week, Newton boys basketball coach Crandal Porter was not happy with the effort from his team.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Lucas Calvert

    Sports Briefs

    By From staff reports, READ MORE > 1,431 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    Alum Lucas Calvert Named ECCC’s Sports Information Director

    East Central Community College alumnus and former Warrior student-athlete Lucas Calvert is the college’s new Sports Information Director.

    The Louisville native began his new duties on the Decatur campus on Jan. 11.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Cayden Alexander reaches in for a steal in a game last week for the Lady Generals. Alexander scored 30 points against Hebron. NCA Photo

    BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play

    By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,432 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:00 AM

    Both NCA basketball teams grabbed a pair of much-needed wins this past week in district play.

    On Tuesday, NCA traveled to Hebron Christian as the Lady Rams took a 65-35 win while the Generals took a 41-40 win with a last-minute winner from Riley Boswell.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

    By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 1,662 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 06:06 PM

    U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Douglas Carswell, new president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy

    Freedom today is under attack

    By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy, READ MORE > 2,124 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 05:51 PM

    OPINION COLUMN by Douglas Carswell:

    Click Here to Read More

Pagination

  • First page ‹ First
  • Previous page ‹ Previous
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Current page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Page 10
  • Next page Next ›
  • Last page Last ›

Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

By From staff reports , READ MORE > 26,323 Reads
On Mon, 01/18/2021 - 03:01 PM

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi.

 

  • Click Here to Read More about Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream
Subscribe to

Social

Workers to get paid COVID leave

The Newton County Board of Trustees voted to approve the extension paid leave for staff members.

Workers to get paid COVID leave
School Lunch Menus
NCA Headmaster List for second nine weeks
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
Obituaries: George A. Smith

Sports

BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play

Both NCA basketball teams grabbed a pair of much-needed wins this past week in district play.

BASKETBALL: Cougars rebound with much-needed victories
BASKETBALL: Lady Hornets win two after loss
BASKETBALL: ‘Jackets get sweep of Lake
OLD SPORTS DUDE: Career highway has many road signs along way
BASKETBALL: Tigers take down ‘Jackets

Sign Up for Notifications of Local Breaking News

Start E-mail NotificationsStop E-mail NotificationsStart Mobile NotificationsStop Mobile Notifications

Community Calendar

All Events Submissions Welcome
Submit Your Event
View All Events
JUCO basketball

Mon, Jan 25 2021, 1 - 5pm
101 U.S. 11
Poplarville, MS, United States
Victorious Life Recovery

Mon, Jan 25 2021, 6 - 8pm
13920 Highway 15 South
Union, MS, United States
JUCO Men's and Women's Tennis

Tue, Jan 26 2021, 1 - 6pm
15738 Mississippi 15
Decatur, MS, United States
JUCO basketball

Thu, Jan 28 2021, 5 - 9pm
15738 Mississippi 15
Decatur, MS, United States
Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting

Mon, Feb 1 2021, 10am - 12pm
92 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS, United States
Jack’s Ribbon Cutting

Tue, Feb 2 2021, 2 - 3pm
294 Eastside Drive
Newton, MS, United States
Newton Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting

Tue, Feb 2 2021, 5:30 - 6:30pm
128 South Main Street
Newton, MS, United States
Union Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting

Tue, Feb 2 2021, 5:30 - 6:30pm
404 Bank Street
Union, MS, United States
Hickory Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting

Tue, Feb 2 2021, 6 - 7pm
180 Jefferson Street
Hickory, MS, United States
Chunky Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting

Tue, Feb 2 2021, 6 - 7pm
24 Commerce Street
Chunky, MS, United States

Obituaries

Obituaries: Antonio Rogers

Antonio transitioned peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, a few days before… READ MORE

Obituaries: George A. Smith
Obituaries: Noah Maxwell Sessums
Obituaries: Billy Gerald Johnson
Obituaries: Bobby Brand
Obituaries: Margaret Dale Stampley

Most Recent

Most Read News Article

  • Week
  • Month
  • Year
  • All Time

Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

Our Opinion: 15 years of excellence for Brees
Teacher pay raise bill moves forward in Mississippi Senate
Guest Columnist: Our State of the U.N.I.O.N.
Transportation Commission awards multimodal grants throughout the state
BASKETBALL: Tigers take down ‘Jackets

Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

Celebrations: Vance, May to wed on Jan. 16
Senator Wicker: Investigation Reveals FAA Failures Putting Flying Public at Risk
Arrests
City of Madison files another brief in lawsuit that could overturn state's medical marijuana program before it begins
Briefs

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Two in custody after police chase
Grierson named director of Choctaw Tribal Schools
MHSAA delays football two weeks
Veto makes special session necessary
Appeal looking for student authors

Deputy shot at in Newton County

Update: A previous version of this story indicated a deputy sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff… READ MORE

Conehatta, 20 counties to host mobile Covid-19 testing
Sheriff patrol car totaled in weekend incident
1-204th to deploy this week
Two in custody after police chase
Grierson named director of Choctaw Tribal Schools

Community Poll

Submit Your Poll
View All Polls

How long should a mask mandate stay in place?

End of February
0% (0 votes)
As long as cases continue to stay high
0% (0 votes)
Until we've achieved 75% vaccinations
100% (2 votes)
Stop it now
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 2

Opinion

Getting the Message: Psalm 15

The psalm poses the question of “Who may dwell with God?” It doesn’t simply look into the future as… READ MORE

Decatur Community News: The Rev. Larry Reed | Radical
Union Community News: The legacy of Tennessee Williams
OLD SPORTS DUDE: Career highway has many road signs along way
Our Opinion: 15 years of excellence for Brees
Brent Maze: Doesn’t take much to run for office

weddings-birthdays

Celebrations: Vance, May to wed on Jan. 16

Mrs. Terri Weed Vaughn is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Alaina Paige… READ MORE

Celebrations: Yarbrough-Smith marry
Brand, Sellars to wed July 17
Hollingsworth, Ellis to wed June 27
Brock, Vincent to Wed June 6
Hargett, Williams to Wed May 23

Copyright 2021 • The Newton County Appeal
105 Main St. • P.O. Box 287 • Union, MS 39365 • Phone - (601) 774-9433 • Text - (769) 222-3773 • Fax - (601) 774-8301
124 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 37 • Newton, MS 39345 • (601) 683-7810

Emmerich Newspapers proudly serve the following Mississippi communities:

Click on the city name to visit its website.

ACKERMAN • CARROLLTON • CHARLESTON • CLARKSDALE • COLUMBIA • EUPORA • FOREST • GREENVILLE • GREENWOOD • GRENADA • HATTIESBURG • JACKSON • KOSCIUSKO • INDIANOLA • LOUISVILLE • MAGEE • MENDENHALL • McCOMB • NEWTON • PETAL • QUITMAN • SENATOBIA • WINONA • YAZOO CITY

As well as: DUMAS, Ark. • TALLULAH, La • FRANKLINTON, La.

For more information on how to extend your advertising message to these communities, click here.