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EMA: Technicians are working on sirens in Decatur
By BRENT MAZE
Tue,04/12/22-3:38PM , 24,513 Reads
If you may have heard a siren going off in Decatur, the sounding was not for a warning. Instead, it is a sign that workers are repairing sirens.
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Jamie Baucum drives the mini train in front of the Newton historic depot during the Loose Caboose Festival. | Brent Maze

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PHOTO GALLERY: Loose Caboose Festival 2022
By BRENT MAZE
Mon,04/11/22-4:45PM , 10,930 Reads
The Loose Caboose Festival sponsored by the Newton Chamber of Commerce was held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in downtown Newton.
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The State Farm Insurance teacher of the month at Newton County Elementary School is Dawn Harrison. She is pictured with her class. | Photos by Brent Maze/The Appeal

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Education: Harrison named March top teacher
By BRENT MAZE
Fri,04/08/22-7:00PM , 10,796 Reads
Mrs. Dawn Harrison was named the State Farm Teacher of the Month.
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Hannah McDougle, front left, signs with East Mississippi while Remini NIckey signs with Pearl River while coaches Cory and Patsy Cleveland look on. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Nickey, McDougle ink scholarships
By BRENT MAZE
Fri,04/08/22-10:25AM , 1,512 Reads
Remini Nickey and Hannah McDougle were two instrumental players who helped Newton County’s girls basketball team reach the Big House in Jackson.

Those two players will now be heading on to play college basketball next season. McDougle signed with East Mississippi while Nickey signed with Pearl River.
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