This Week
Online Registration Open for Newton County Schools Returning Students
Online Registration for Newton County Schools continues for 1st-12th grade returning students. Assistance is available on-site on July 24, between the hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit www.newton.k12.ms.us for more information.
NHS Band Booster Fish Plate Fundraiser
The Newton High School Band Boosters will have a Fish Plate Fundraiser on July 26 at the Newton Advanced Auto Parts store from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Choices of plates include Whiting Plate-$10, Catfish Plate-$12, Whiting Sandwich-$7, and Catfish Sandwich-$9. All plates come with baked beans, fries, dessert, and a drink. Gather and show support for the gifted young men and women in the band!
East Central Day at the Neshoba County Fair
Join us as we visit with fellow alumni and friends during East Central Day at the Neshoba County Fair on Tuesday, July 30, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Founders Square Pavilion. There will be special entertainment, free popsicles, and swag. Supplies are limited, first come, first served.in Newton
Multi-County Community Service Agency holding a Public Hearing in Newton
The Multi-County Community Service Agency Inc. will hold a public hearing in Newton County for the 2025 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and the 2025 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. The hearing will be held at the Newton Office located at 401 3rd Ave in Newton MS. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the Agency’s policy and changes in the CSBG and LIHEAP programs for 2025. All interested persons in Newton County are encouraged to attend or if you have any questions, please feel to call 601-483-4838 Monday -Friday or 601-683-2733 on Tuesday.
Upcoming
Newton State Dairy Show
Join us for the Annual Dairy Show at the Newton Showbarn on August 2. Open to the public, the show will feature cattle from across the state. Come and enjoy the cows and the kids that have worked so hard with them. The Newton Showbarn is located at 615 Coliseum Drive in Newton.
Newton County School Open House
Open House for Newton County Schools is set for Monday, Aug. 5, from 3-6 p.m., with the school start beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Salsa Canning Workshop hosted by the Newton County Extension Office
On Aug. 13, at 10 a.m., the Newton County Extension Office will host a salsa canning workshop.
Seating is limited and there is a $10 fee to cover your supplies. Please email k.mccalphia@msstate.edu or adm9@msstate.edu, or call 662-769-9908 to sign up as early as possible.
Sip and Stitch hosted at Union Public Library
The Union Public Library will host Sip and Stitch on the fourth Tuesday of each month between the hours of 2-5 p.m. Sip and Stitch is a casual gathering of hand crafters.
Submit your events for the calendar
Submit your community calendar and news items to appealproduction@gmail.com. Please send events at least two weeks ahead of time. Please include the date, time, location and a brief description of the event.
