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Getting the Message: Psalm 15
By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 276 Reads
On Sun, 01/24/2021 - 05:00 AM

The psalm poses the question of “Who may dwell with God?” It doesn’t simply look into the future as to who will dwell with God in the end but directs us to what it means to dwell with him now; to walk in faith and fellowship with the living God. It answers the question of what makes up a true profession of faith.

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Decatur Community News: The Rev. Larry Reed | Radical
By The Rev. Larry Reed Sr., READ MORE > 130 Reads
On Sun, 01/24/2021 - 05:00 AM

As time tick tocks to a close and eternity draws nigh, humanity is wandering like a sheep without a shepherd, each turned to his own way.

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Chunky Community News: Live in the moment
By Brett Campbell, READ MORE > 525 Reads
On Sat, 01/23/2021 - 05:00 AM

What year is it? Depends on who you ask.

According to the Gregorian calendar, the one most commonly used worldwide, it’s the year 2021.

But the Roman calendar (Ab urbe condita) says it’s the year 2774. It’s 1470 on the Armenian calendar and 6771 on the Assyrian calendar.

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Union Community News: The legacy of Tennessee Williams
By Matt Hennington, READ MORE > 701 Reads
On Sat, 01/23/2021 - 05:00 AM

Of the writers from Mississippi, most focus on novels or short stories. However, Mississippi has also produced one of the most famous playwrights of all time. Tennessee Williams hails from Columbus and schools teach many of his works. Although some Union residents may know his works by name, many will not know the author well.

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Wicker Encourages Biden to Unify America
By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 845 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:37 AM

OPINION column by Senator Roger Wicker

Impeachment and Far-Left Proposals Will Not Heal Divisions

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SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads
By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, READ MORE > 1,443 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:45 AM

OPINION column by: Sid Salter

At noon today with the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Democrats will control the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives and narrowly the U.S. Senate.

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Getting the Message: Isaiah 51:3
By by Chris Shelton, READ MORE > 6,292 Reads
On Sun, 01/17/2021 - 05:00 AM

This past year was a difficult year for our country, our communities, our families, and the same could be said for people around the world. It was also difficult for the church.

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Decatur Community News: Growing up in Decatur
By by L. Agnes Russell, READ MORE > 10,464 Reads
On Sun, 01/17/2021 - 05:00 AM

Many people know Debbie Gibbs, a native of Decatur. I knew her both at Clarke-Venable Baptist Church and while teaching at Newton County High School. That lady has been a blessing to all who have ever known her.                                                                                                                              

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Union Community News | Rags to riches: Eudora Welty’s story
By Matt Hennington, READ MORE > 11,305 Reads
On Sat, 01/16/2021 - 05:00 AM

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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Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 2,588 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:45 PM

OPINION column - Senator Roger Wicker

Wave of Censorship Confirms Need to Confront Tech Monopolies

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Workers to get paid COVID leave

The Newton County Board of Trustees voted to approve the extension paid leave for staff members.

Workers to get paid COVID leave
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NCA Headmaster List for second nine weeks
Obituaries: Antonio Rogers
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BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play

Both NCA basketball teams grabbed a pair of much-needed wins this past week in district play.

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BASKETBALL: Generals cruise in district play
BASKETBALL: Cougars rebound with much-needed victories
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Obituaries: Antonio Rogers

Antonio transitioned peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, a few days before… READ MORE

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Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

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1 killed, 2 airlifted following crash
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Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in… READ MORE

Union Community News: 2020 Christmas season
Decatur Community News: Christmas and George Washington
Decatur Community News: Hope for 2021
Man killed in fatal crash on Christmas
Celebrations: Shows, Parker to wed on Jan. 2

Deputy shot at in Newton County

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

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order
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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

Flush water systems to reduce lead levels
Curry fired as police chief
Man shot while driving on 489
Two in custody after chase
Newton County removed from mask order

Opinion

Getting the Message: Psalm 15

The psalm poses the question of “Who may dwell with God?” It doesn’t simply look into the future as… READ MORE

Decatur Community News: The Rev. Larry Reed | Radical
Union Community News: The legacy of Tennessee Williams
OLD SPORTS DUDE: Career highway has many road signs along way
Our Opinion: 15 years of excellence for Brees
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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
Hollingsworth, Ellis to wed June 27
Brock, Vincent to Wed June 6
Hargett, Williams to Wed May 23

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