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Districts of Innovation
Newton County School District Superintendent Brooke Sibley and Union Public School District Superintendent Tyler Hansford recently shared that both school districts were named "Districts of Innovation" on March 19. They join 12 other school districts in Mississippi that have received the distinction.

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Education: Newton County Schools, Union Schools Designated Innovative Districts
By STAFF REPORTS
Wed,03/25/26-8:00PM , 1,815 Reads
The Mississippi State Board of Education recently approved Newton County School District and Union Public School District as new Districts of Innovation, empowering the districts to pilot creative instructional strategies, personalized learning paths, and partnerships that directly address local needs.
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Chamber President Neal McCarty (left) presents Airman First Class Dean Russell with the Veteran of the Year Award during the Union Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

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Union Chamber of Commerce: Union Shines Bright at Long-Awaited Chamber Banquet
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,03/25/26-6:00PM , 1,670 Reads
It was a stars and stripes kind of evening last Friday as the Union Chamber of Commerce Chamber Banquet made it’s much anticipated return after a five-year hiatus.
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Obituary: Tanesha Renay Wilkins
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Wed,03/25/26-9:00AM , 1,888 Reads
February 25, 1994-March 14, 2026

Funeral Services for Tanesha Renay Wilkins were held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Greentee Community Center in Forest, MS. Eulogy was by Robert Johnson.
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Obituary: Eula Spears
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Wed,03/25/26-8:00AM , 387 Reads
Services for Ms. Eula Spears were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Milling Funeral Home of Union. Bro. William Savell officiated. Burial was in the New Ireland Cemetery.

Visitation was held 1:15- 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Milling Funeral Home of Union prior to chapel service.
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