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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

During the Homecoming Festivities at Newton County Academy Friday night at Bailey Stadium, Gracie Humphreys was crowned as NCA's 2020 Homecoming Queen. Pictured are Mr. Jimmy Wyatt, escort, Gracie Humphreys, 2020 Queen, 2019 Queen Anna Turner, Headmaster, Mr. Mike Tucker, Hayes Eichelberger, Crown Barrier, and Annalise Baker, Flower Girl. The Generals fell to Amite 19-6 on Friday night. | NCA Photo

Newton County Academy crowns homecoming queen
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Technical Sgt, Andrea Riley of the 186th Refueling Wing in Meridian embraces her son, Kristopher, after she surprised him at Newton Elementary School. | Brent Maze

Welcome home
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Mom surprises children as she returns from deployment

When Technical Sgt. Andrea Riley learned that she was going to come home this past week, she wanted to keep it a secret.

For one, she wasn’t sure if their flight home would get delayed. And secondly, she wanted to give her children a surprise they wouldn’t forget.
School Lunch Menus
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Newton County Academy Lunch Menu 10/07/20

Thursday 10/8-

Friday 10/9-

Monday 10/12-

Tuesday 10/13-

Wednesday 10/14-

Union Public School Breakfast Menu 10/7

Thursday 10/8-Fall Break

Friday 10/9-Fall Break
Arrests
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The following arrests were reported for September 25-October 4 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
East Central sophomore wide receiver John Hilbert (Brookhaven) pulls down a long pass from sophomore quarterback Holman Edwards in first half action in Ellisville. Hilbert had seven catches for 139 yards in the loss. | EC Photo

FOOTBALL: ECCC 5, JONES 34 | Warriors Drop Football Opener to JC Bobcats
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The Jones College Bobcats pushed out to a 24-3 halftime lead on their way to a 34-5 win over the East Central Community College Warriors Thursday, Oct. 1, in MACCC South Division football action at Bobcat Field at Sim Cooley Stadium in Ellisville.
FOOTBALL: LAKE 47, PISGAH 41| Hornets hang on to win on homecoming night
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A week after struggling on offense in a 15-7 loss to Morton, the Lake Hornets got the offense going this week as they head into division football play.

The Hornets used a balanced offensive attack and held on to take a 47-41 win over Pisgah on Friday night.
Colby Hollingsworth and Micah Garrison tackle an Amite runner. | NCA Photo

FOOTBALL: NCA 6, AMITE 19 | Generals fall on homecoming
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It wasn’t a fun-filled homecoming for Newton County Academy this past week.

The Generals remained winless as they fell 19-6 to Amite School on Friday night.

First-year coach Arnie Oakes felt like the Generals let one slip away.
The Health Science II students of Newton County Career and Technical Center toured the University of Mississippi AirCare helicopter after Ben White, a medic of The University of Mississippi AirCare, spoke concerning his career qualifications and on the job procedures this week front row from left: Hayley Loper, Hannah Clark, Chloe Lang, Morgan Massey, Reagan Tolbird, Faith Dejarnett, Diamond Miller, India Gusman; back row from left: Alison Anderson, Haley Beth McDowell, Ashley Pace, Shelby McLemore, Shelby Smith, Jakaciana Merrell, Lanie Phillips, Tyler Cavenaugh, Jaxon Edwards, Carlois Walker, Billy Ray Kennedy with Stephanie Cooley, NCCTC Health Science Instructor, and Ben White, MS-CCP, FP-C, NRP, RN. Cooley partnered with White as he coordinated the day’s events inclusive of the Decatur Volunteer Fire Department, Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur Police Department, Newton County Emergency Management Agency and East Central Community College Police Department.

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Marijuana and sales taxes
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The steady opposition to legalizing medical marijuana is certain to continue up to the Nov. 3 election, when voters will weigh in on two proposed constitutional amendments.
Jacob Williams (5) goes up for a pass reception. | Darrell Williams/Special to The Appeal

FOOTBALL: Sebastopol 44, Salem 6 | Bobcats get back on track with dominant win
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On Tue, 10/06/2020 - 02:08 PM
Sebastopol keeps hopes alive for a berth in the Class 1A playoffs

It took the Sebastopol football team almost three hours to get to Salem for Friday night’s football game.

It didn’t take nearly that long for the Bobcats to put the game away and take a 44-6 win over Salem in a Division 3-1A contest.

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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