Upcoming
Newton County Emergency Food and Shelter Board Meeting
The Newton County Emergency Food and Shelter Board will meet on August 23 at 10:30 a.m. at 401 Third Avenue in Newton.
Bob May Book Signing at Newton Library
Bob May will be signing his book “Have Fun, Dammit!” at the Elliot McMullan Public Library in Newton from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22.
Mississippi’s Annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
The 2019 State of Mississippi’s Annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday takes place between 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 20 and 12 a.m. midnight on Sunday, September 1. For more information, go to www.dor.ms.gov.
Chunky Volunteer Fire Department Vendors Fair
The Chunky Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Vendors Fair on October 12 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Chunky Baseball Field. The Town of Chunky will also be having a town-wide yard sale this day. We invite everyone out to a day of fun and entertainment. Anybody that wants a booth space or to entertain can contact any Fire Department member or go to the Chunky Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page and message us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Union Public Library is Fine-Free
Have overdue books? No problem! Union Public Library is a fine-free library! We have convenient drop boxes at each of our branches. Don’t let an overdue book stop you from enjoying your public library. We look forward to having you back!
Union Public Library Children’s Story Time
The Union Public Library will host a Children’s Story Time each Friday at 10 a.m. All children are invited to attend.
Hope Missions Volunteer Opportunity
Hope Missions Newton Store is soliciting volunteers to assist with merchandise cleanup, stocking, sorting, cleaning, organizing and even building projects. This would be a great opportunity for community service credit. We are located at 117 N. Main St., the old Strebeck location. For more information call 601-627-9857.
Hope Missions Pantry Donations
Hope Missions Newton Store, at 117 N. Main St., is restocking the pantry. We are very low on canned meat and canned greets. Please help us to meet community needs. For more information or to arrange a donation, call 601-627-9857.
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