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School Lunch Menus

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

Newton Municipal Schools Breakfast Menu

Thursday 9/24- Pancake on Stick, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Friday 9/25- Pancakes, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Monday 9/28- Sausage Biscuit, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Tuesday 9/29- French Toast Sticks, Pop Tart & Cereal, Juice/Milk

Brenda Harper participates in the Hwy. 15 Yard Sale in the spring of 2019. Vendors will be set up at spots along Hwy. 15 from Newton to Louisville to participate in the bi-annual sale. Homeowners along and close to Hwy. 15 are also encouraged to have yard sales during this weekend. Appeal File Photo

BUSINESS: Hwy. 15 Yard Sale returns next week

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 3,102 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

The bi-annual Highway 15 Yard Sale’s second event of the year will be happening on Oct.1-4.

The event spans from Newton to Louisville. Vendors set up along the route and sell to shoppers.

Vendors will be opening around 7 or 8 a.m. each day and closing once the sun sets.

Registration underway for on-campus, online terms

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 01:30 PM

Registration continues for Fall 2020 Intensive Term II on-campus, online, and four-week online courses at East Central Community College in Decatur.

The last day to register for on-campus courses in the Fall 2020 Intensive Term II is Thursday, Oct. 8. Classes begin on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Reeves: Limitations eased on social gatherings, businesses and restaurants

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On Mon, 09/14/2020 - 01:42 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return order but relaxing restrictions due to the state’s improvement on new COVID-19 cases.

Remembering 9/11/01

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 01:29 PM

Nineteen years ago today, 19 knife-weilding terrorists hijacked four commercial planes and crashed two planes into the World Trade Center's twin towers and crashed one into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa., a flight that was suspected to used in attack on another target in Washington, D.C.

Former Newton officer hurt in on-duty crash

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:49 PM

A former Newton Police officer and Newton County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash early morning Sept. 2 in Jasper County while responding to a call.

Health Department to host COVID-19 testing

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:45 PM

Newton Countians can be tested for COVID-19 at the county health department located in Decatur on Friday and Monday, as MSDH and the University of Mississippi Medical Center continue efforts to reduce virus transmission.

Mayor, Aldermen discuss budget, fire department issues

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:41 PM

The Town of Decatur held their monthly town hall meeting on Sept. 1.

It was stated that Sept. 30 marked the end of their fiscal year. It was mentioned that “revenue is up.”

The board members then went on to discuss a zoning application. Board members decided to ask the zoning committee whether it should be approved.

Hundreds enjoy Turkey Creek fireworks show

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 02:21 PM

Hundreds of people went to Turkey Creek Water Park on Saturday night to enjoy a patriotic fireworks show. The event drew visitors from outside the county along with numerous local residents. Above: the fireworks reflect off the cars that were parked in the field next to the lake at the park.

Nursing is one of the programs being offered through the ReSkillsMS program at ECCC. | Submitted photo

ECCC offers short-term training through ReSkillMS program

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On Sat, 09/05/2020 - 06:00 AM

The Workforce Development Center at East Central Community College in Decatur is offering several short-term training courses through the new ReSkillMS program.

The training being offered through December is intended to put Mississippians who lost their jobs or were displaced due to COVID-19 back to work.

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