This Week
Linwood Car & Truck Show
Linwood’s 7th Annual Car and Truck Show is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Linwood Volunteer Fire Department, located at 11971 Road 325 in Union. Motorcycles and Tractors welcome! Registration will take place 7-9 a.m. $20 per entry. Come hungry, because their will also be a Chitlin Cookin’, with pulled pork plates available, as well. $15 for Chitlins, $10 for Pulled Pork. Awards and Auction with Lane Taylor begins at 1 p.m.
Hogue-Brantley Alumni House Ribbon Cutting
East Central Community College cordially invites you to join us for the Hogue-Brantley Alumni House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 3 at 2:30 p.m. The Alumni House is located at 401 West Broad Street in Decatur.
Upcoming
2026-27 Newton County Schools PreK Registration
Registration for the 2026-27 Newton County Schools PreK Program is now open. Packets may be picked up at the Newton County District Office located at 15935 Highway 15, Decatur. Completed packets will begin to be accepted on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
Newton County Shooting Sports Registration Open
Now is the time to register for Shooting Sports in 2026. This will include .22 rifle/pistol, air rifle/pistol, Archery and Shotgun, Sling Shot categories. Registration forms can be picked up at the Newton County Extension Office. For more information, please call 601-635-7011.
Legos on the Farm
The Newton County Extension Office will host a Legos Interest Meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m. If your kids aged 5-9 are interested in Legos, then this is the meeting for you!! Please register by calling the Newton County Extension Office at 601-635-7011. This meeting is to accept enrollment for the Lego Program! Special accommodations are available upon request for persons with disabilities or special needs.
Newton County MSU Alumni Chapter Animal Supplies Drive
The Newton County Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association is conducting an Animal Supplies Drive for the Jackie Therrien Rescue (JTR). The chapter is asking for donations of Gift Certificates to Veterinary Offices, Pet Supplies Stores, or Stores that carry Pet Supplies; Pet Food for dogs or cats; and Pet Supplies such as bedding, toys, snacks, and other items. Donation can be dropped off at the Newton Chamber of Commerce, located at 128 South Main Street in Newton, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information on the Jackie Therrien Rescue, please call 601-683-2201.
2026 Loose Caboose Festival
Save the date! The 23rd annual Loose Caboose Festival in Newton is set for Saturday, April 11.
2026 Warrior Golf Classic
Registration is now open for the 2026 Warrior Golf Classic, held at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Choctaw and sponsored by the ECCC Alumni Association. The four-person scramble raises money for student scholarships. Registration deadline is April 15. Online registration is available at www.eccc.edu/warrior-golf-classic. Registration fee is $175 per person/$800 Gold Sponsor includes 4 players and hole sponsorship. Non-playing sponsorships are available, as well. For more information, contact Maria McLeod at 601-635-6303 or mmcleod@eccc.edu.
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