This Week
Newton Theatre Company holding Auditions for Adult Production of Clue
Newton Theatre Company is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming play, Clue, directed by Isaac Vega. We are looking for a cast of roughly 20 adults (college-aged and above) for this production.
Auditions will be held at the Roxy Theatre in Downtown Newton on April 16 at 2 p.m., April 17 at 6 p.m., and April 18 at 6 p.m.
Show dates will be on June 9, 10, and 11.
2023 Mrs. Mississippi to speak at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church “Women’s Day” Program
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church’s (Newton) Annual Women Day Program will be held the 3rd Sunday in April (April 16th) at 11:00 a.m. The speaker for the program will be “2023 Mrs. Mississippi” Tiara Brown.
ECCC to Host Student Art Exhibit April 3-20
East Central Community College will host its annual Student Art Exhibition April 3-20 in the Vickers Fine Arts Center on the Decatur campus.
The exhibit features drawings, paintings, sculptures, and designs produced by EC students during the 2022-23 school year.
Local students whose work is featured include Katie McElhenney and Hayley Morgan Loper, both of Decatur, and Jia Sanders of Newton.
This Week
Soil and Water Conversation District Annual Membership Banquet
Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its Annual Membership Banquet on April 25, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at ECCC cafeteria. This year’s guest speaker will be Mr. Mike McCormick, President of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.
If anyone plans to attend the banquet, please contract our office for a membership registration form. Forms need to be turned in by April 3, 2023. The Banquet ticket is considered to be the membership with NCSWCD.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 601-635-2327 ext. 3.
3rd Annual Nolan Riley Norris Co-Ed Softball Tournament
The 3rd Annual Nolan Riley Norris Co-Ed Softball Tournament will be on Saturday, April 29, at the ball fields located at 1001 East Jackson Road in Union. The first game will start at 7 a.m. The entry Fee is $220. A Homerun Card is $25. Teams can be made up of 6/4 or 7/3 Co-Ed plus 1 EH. All proceeds go towards the Nolan Riley Norris Memorial Scholarship. To register or for any questions, contact Lisa at 985-290-2661.
Nolan Norris Memorial Cornhole Tournament
The Nolan Norris Memorial Cornhole Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 29, at the ball fields at 1001 East Jackson Road in Union. Bags will fly at 10 a.m. BYOP and Blind Draw. Entry fee is $40 per team BYOP. $10 for Blind Draw. 50% of the winnings will go to the Nolan Norris Memorial Scholarship Fund, while the remaining 50% goes to the players. There will be food, bounce houses, face painting and other activities included. Come spend your Saturday with us and support a good cause. For any questions, contact Wesley Day!
Newton High School Class of ’63 Reunion
The Newton High School Class of 1963 will have a Reunion on May 20 at the First Baptist Church Newton Family Life Building from 3-6 p.m. If interested, please contact David Speed at ddspeedd@gmail.com. Please include your phone number and physical address so you can be contacted with more information.
