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ENTERTAINMENT: Local filmmakers premiere movie
By Brent Maze, 2,428 Reads
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 04:37 PM
Danny Todd wrote a script for a new movie on his phone four years ago.
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AGRICULTURE: Farmer’s market kicks off Saturday
By Brent Maze, 744 Reads
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 04:25 PM
The Newton County Farmers Market will kick off this weekend at ESCO Park in Newton.

The market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, and at least six vendors have already committed to show up.
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Arrested were, from left, (top) Juan Diego Fuentes, Misgael Guerrero, (bottom) Nestor Puente Jr., and Yahir Guerrero

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CRIME: Four men connected to shooting caught here
By Brent Maze, 1,357 Reads
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 04:38 PM
Four men connected with a May 22 Cartersville, Ga., shooting are awaiting extradition from the Newton County Jail after they were caught on I-20 here.

Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington said deputies discovered that the suspects were wanted in connection after they made a traffic stop in Newton County.
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COLUMN: Chamber had another big year
By Brent Maze, 1,257 Reads
Thu, 06/10/2021 - 05:08 PM
The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce had a great year. At last week’s chamber meeting, we celebrated our successes over the past year and looked forward to the future.
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ELECTION ROUNDUP: Anderson wins Decatur mayor’s race
By Brent Maze, 5,639 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 05:45 PM
Burks wins mayor's race in Hickory, McCune, Sistrunk win in Union, Hillie, Drummond win in Newton

Max Anderson has spent the last 18 years as an alderman. The next four years, he will be the mayor of his town.
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TEC to expand broadband to parts of county
By Brent Maze, 1,411 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 04:30 PM
Representatives with TEC, based in Bay Springs, met with the Newton County Board of Supervisors to discuss their plans to expand high-speed internet into Newton County.
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DECATUR: Town delays alcohol ordinance
By Brent Maze, 1,369 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 04:15 PM
The Decatur Board of Mayor and Aldermen will wait to see the outcome of the July 6 special election, in which voters will decide whether they want to legalize the sale of beer, wine and liquor, before they pass an ordinance to regulate the sale and advertising of alcohol.
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Chamber director Nena Hammond presents a present to First Lady Elee Reeves during the Newton Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and meeting. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

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Chamber celebration
By Brent Maze, 1,289 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 04:00 PM
First Lady highlights annual chamber banquet, Pugh, Vares named top citizens

The Newton Chamber of Commerce took time to celebrate Thursday night during its annual chamber banquet and meeting at the historic depot.
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Shoppers filled up the American Legion Hut on Saturday as they were looking for bargains along the Hwy. 15 Yard Sale. | Marty Morgan/The Appeal

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BUSINESS: Hwy. 15 yard sale a success in Newton County
By Brent Maze, 1,283 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 05:30 AM
The Hwy. 15 Yard Sale brought thousands of people to yard sales and vendor stops from Newton to Ackerman last weekend.

Timothy Bozeman, business owner and one of the founders of the yard sale event, said they appreciate all of the support during this sale.
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Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons delivers the keynote address at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery during its Memorial Day service on Monday. | Brent Maze

Veterans cemetery holds Memorial Day service
By Brent Maze, 1,401 Reads
Fri, 06/04/2021 - 09:30 AM
The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affais conducted a Memorial Day service at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton.

Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons was the keynote speaker for the event.

You may watch the ceremony here:
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Burks wins mayor's race in Hickory, McCune, Sistrunk win in Union, Hillie, Drummond win in Newton

June 16, 2021