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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.

Retired Judge Larry Roberts appointed to assist 8th Circuit Court

Health Officer mandates people with COVID-19 to quarantine or face punishment

Today State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs MD, MPH, issued a statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19 effective immediately.

Grierson named director of Choctaw Tribal Schools

CHOCTAW – On Wednesday, July 22, Randy Grierson began his new role as Director of the Choctaw Tribal Schools.

Homeless vet laid to rest in state cemetery

A small gathering of veterans, American Legion members and honor guard bikers met Thursday at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor the life of Willie Leroy Polite.

Malachi Evans
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On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 03:11 PM

Malachi Evans
Mr. Walter Edwards Jr.
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On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 03:11 PM
A memorial service for Mr. Walter Edwards Jr. will be held at a later date.

Mr. Walter Edwards Jr., 59, of Sebastopol, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
GFWC-MFWC Decatur Women’s Progressive Club delivered hand sanitizer to Newton County Elementary School Principal Jessica Loper. Go Cougars!

DWCP helps young cougars stay healthy
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State commission seeks flag design submissions
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On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 05:00 AM
House Bill 1796 established a commission to redesign the Mississippi State Flag. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), which is providing clerical support for the commission, is now accepting flag design submissions.
USDA accepting applications for Hemp production licenses
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On Mon, 07/20/2020 - 05:00 AM
JACKSON – The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.
Getting the Message: Isaiah 40:18-22
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On Sun, 07/19/2020 - 05:00 AM
This passage exhorts us to compare the living, true God to the idols we form in our hearts. All men are idolaters; it is the root of all sin to form God in our own image.
USM Places 11 on Phil Steele All-C-USA Teams
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On Sun, 07/19/2020 - 05:00 AM
HATTIESBURG – The Phil Steele Magazine preseason All-Conference USA teams released by the publication Monday honored 12 Southern Miss football players heading into the 2020 season.
MSU puts 98 on SEC Academic Honor Roll
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On Sat, 07/18/2020 - 05:00 AM
STARKVILLE – A total of 98 Mississippi State student-athletes were tabbed to the 2020 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced on Friday.

Men's and women's track & field accounted for 42 selections, with 22 of those coming from the women's squad.
Locals named to UA Dean’s List
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On Sat, 07/18/2020 - 05:00 AM
TUSCALOOSA –- A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0.
L. Agnes Russell

Christians and American history
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On Sat, 07/18/2020 - 05:00 AM
Several members of my family and I journeyed to Colorado and back last week. Attending the Andrew Wommack Summer Family Bible Conference at Charis Bible College in beautiful Woodlawn Park, CO, we enjoyed worship/teaching sessions for both adults and children while there Monday night through Thursday.

Mrs. Ruth Beamon

Huge milestone

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.

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