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The former law offices beside BankFirst in downtown Newton was torn down on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The old building, which had been vacant for many years, was leveled and cleared away by a local contractor. The property which is owned by BankFirst will be repurposed for a video teller drive through, according to city officials. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Newton building torn down
By BRENT MAZE
Fri,12/02/22-9:00AM, 223 Reads
The former law offices beside BankFirst in downtown Newton was torn down on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The old building, which had been vacant for many years, was leveled and cleared away by a local contractor. The property which is owned by BankFirst will be repurposed for a video teller drive through, according to city officials.

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Brent Maze: Very thankful for this year
By BRENT MAZE
Thu,12/01/22-1:00PM, 294 Reads
I’ll tell you this, I am a very thankful person I was able to see another Thanksgiving.

Five months after my accident, I feel very fortunate to still be here and to still be able to walk around almost normal. Looking back on my time in the hospital, it is truly amazing that I am still here and still have feeling in all my extremities.
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Keeping Up With the Joneses holds ribbon cutting
By BRENT MAZE
Thu,12/01/22-5:00AM, 671 Reads
The Newton Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting for Keeping Up With the Joneses on November 3. On hand for the photo were Ronnie and Candi Thrash, co-owners Donald and Linda Jones, Dustin Jones, as well as members of the Newton Chamber Board and Mississippi Regional Housing Authority.
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The Union Yellowjacket Tinimites run through the paper as they began their Super Bowl game with Neshoba County at Newton County High School. The Union PeeWees also competed in a Super Bowl game. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Teams compete in Super Bowl
By BRENT MAZE
Wed,11/30/22-9:00AM, 672 Reads
The AWYSE youth football league held its Super Bowls and consolation games on November 19 at Newton County High School.

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Newton, 39345, MS

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Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 3%
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Temp Trend: Falling
Feels Like: 48°F
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