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Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25

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Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line

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Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25

The state health department announced Friday that it received additional doses of the

Congressman Guest Applauds Army Corp of Engineers’ Record of Decision

Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the

  • Mississippi Economic Council's Virtual Capital Day 2021 Draws Over 500 Leaders on Livestream

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  • Extra Table, Mississippi fishermen partner to bring catch to families in need

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    Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St.

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  • ‘We will be prepared’: Mississippi officials discuss Capitol security ahead of possible armed protests

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    Mississippi officials said they’re aware of FBI warnings of possible armed protests at state capitols across the country and that security here is ready — although they won’t go into many details.

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  • Governor Tate Reeves Announces New COVID-19 Measures

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    Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced those who are 65 years and older or if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are now eligible to make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 

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  • EPA Administrator talks Yazoo pumps, agriculture pest control in Mississippi visit

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    On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up his visit to Mississippi announcing a multi-million-dollar grant initiative dedicated to sustainable pest control in agriculture.

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  • Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated

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    Today, a coalition of conservation organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s last-minute revocation of a Clean Water Act veto that has protected some the richest wetland and aquatic resources in the Nation since 2008.

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  • MDE: Superintendent’s Annual Report Shows That Students, Educators & Schools Persisted through Pandemic

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    The newly released Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2019-20 Superintendent’s Annual Report tells the story how students, educators and schools persisted in their pursuit of higher academic achievement while dealing with the challenge of the COVID-

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    Monday, the Senate Public Health Committee held a hearing to investigate the status of distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s nursing homes.

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  • Let it snow for a while

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    Newton County residents got to enjoy a snow day on Jan. 11.

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    Delbert and Sandra Walton of Lawrence, Miss. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

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

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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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Superintendents happy with first-semester success

It’s no secret that since the beginning of March 2020, schools across the country have had to learn… READ MORE

Celebrations: Waltons celebrate 50th anniversary
Let it snow for a while
Obituaries: Bobby Brand
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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… READ MORE

DL: John O’Neal
DL: Cameron McDonald
DL: Kalvin Dinkins
LB: Miguel Evans
BASKETBALL: Cougars fall in district play

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Obituaries: Bobby Brand

A private graveside service for Bobby Ray Brand was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at 3 pm, at Pine… READ MORE

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Newton County, Union, NCA delay school Tuesday

Union, Newton County Academy and Newton County Schools will be delaying classes until 10 a.m.… READ MORE

MDE: Superintendent’s Annual Report Shows That Students, Educators & Schools Persisted through Pandemic
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Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated
USDA, Mississippi Sign Historic Agreement to Improve Forest Conditions on Public and Private Lands
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Three charged with murder of Newton man

Sheriff says more suspects could be forthcoming from death investigation Three people have been… READ MORE

Department of Corrections spent taxpayer funds on overly generous comp time buy backs, massage chairs and Himalayan salt lamps
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Deputy shot at in Newton County

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

City of Newton to issue curfew beginning Thursday
Trustees hear proposals for school roofs
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Deputy shot at in Newton County

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

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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
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