This Week
NCHS Homecoming Parade
The Newton County High School Homecoming Parade will be on Thursday, September 19, 2024, beginning at 5:30 pm, in Downtown Decatur. The parade will follow the same route as the Christmas Parade with the announcement of the Homecoming Court and Queen Candidates in front of the Newton County Courthouse. There will be a Food Truck Market prior to the parade. The public is welcome.
Countywide Voter Registration Awareness Drive
Newton County residents that are not registered voters may do so Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Newton Walmart Supercenter. In order to register, individuals must be 18 years of age by Election Day, November 5, 2024, and must bring a valid driver’s license or State Photo ID.
Union Country Day 2024
Union Country Day 2024 will be on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities include the County Gal/Boy Pageant, a 5K Walk/Run, a Car Show, a Kids Zone, plenty of vendors and entertainment throughout the day, and more. For more information, check out the Union Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Upcoming
Tickets on Sale for “Seussical the Musical” at the Roxy in Newton
The Newton Theatre Company will present their fall musical production of "Seussical the Musical” on September 27-29. Performance times are at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sept. 28, and 2 p.m. on Sept. 29.
Tickets may be purchased at www.ntcroxy.com/tickets or you may reserve them at the door by calling 601-621-0033. Adult tickets are $15 and children ages 12 and under are $10. A small processing fee is applied for all online/card purchases.
We look forward to seeing you at the Roxy!
Sebastopolooza Fall Festival
The 2024 Sebastopalooza Fall Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 5, at Bishop Park in Sebastopol. There will be a 5K Run/Walk, Kids Zone, Kids Fun Run, Car Show, Arts & Crafts, Bake Off, Food Booths, Clothesline Art, Mule Pull, and Entertainment. For more information, contact 601-625-7200.
Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District Wildlife Expo
The Newton County Soil and Water Conversation District will have their Wildlife Expo on October 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hut in Decatur. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., there will be a meal of fish, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, a dessert, and drink offered for $15 a plate.
The program will be Wild Turkeys and a speaker from the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, and a raffle drawing. All proceeds will go to the support of educational conservation projects, youth camp, field days, poster content, and community outreach. The American Legion Hut is located on Highway 15 South in Decatur.
Craft Fair at the McElroy-Hoye House
You are invited to a Craft Fair at the Historic McElroy-Hoye House on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. There will be crafts, Christmas ornaments, baked goods, jewelry, clothes, and so much more! For more information, contact 601-934-6774. The Historic McElroy-Hoye House is located at 400 East Church Street in Newton.
MRHAV hosts Treat Street in Newton
The Mississippi Rural Housing Authority V will host Treat Street at 298 Northside Drive in Newton on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be food trucks, treats, games, and more! Entrance is free. Tickets are available to purchase for games.
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